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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: xrayjay on June 05, 2014, 02:30:03 PM
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If a symmetrical ball has 2 oz top weight, it's possible to kick the cg away (1 to 2 inches) from the center grip line without the need of a balance hole. Is that correct?
If I wanted to increase the flaring motion of that same ball, would that be the depth or the width of the balance hole that determines that. Or the location.?
thanks.
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Yes it's possible. . . Depending on how far out the CG is. And the size/depth of the holes being drilled into it. Taking into account that side weight is only one of the static weight measurements. Depending on where you put the holes . . . You may need a balance hole due to finger/thumb being off. If you have a layout in mind . . . Lay it out and take a pre-drilling static weight. If you're looking for something legal but tweakable . . . Try to get it around 3/4 positive side and 3/4 thumb, if you can't get the thumb weight close, you can always drill the fingers deeper.
On the balance hole . . . It ALL matters. If you want it stronger or weaker . . . The location, size and depth are all factors. Don't forget about surface prep too:)
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Thanks for dropping knowledge.... It's good to know these things, but I couldn't do what you guys do.
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I agree that it can be done, within limits, but your question makes me want to ask you, "Why do you ask"?
Is it your desire to drill a ball with a label shift, but within "legal" limits, try it out, then alter the reaction (if desired) later?
If so, take a GOOD look at what tommymo has told you. In his post, he tells you that you can strengthen, OR WEAKEN, a balls reaction with a weighthole, depending on where you put it, how deep you drill it, or how big you drill it.
I also believe his remark about wanting to end up with thumbweight is if you are definitely planning on using a flare increasing hole, because doing so will allow you to put the weighthole in a very strong position. I could be wrong, but check with him first before you drill it.
If I am wrong, then I have misunderstood his premise, and apologize for my presumption.
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Juggernaut is right, my assumption was that you were looking to make the ball stronger with a balance hole IF you wanted to. I also state that it depends on where you put the holes. I should have been clearer there. If you go with a pin up position and shift it out . . . If you don't have a long pin out ball, you may be over on finger weight. This would limit the location of the balance hole.