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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Rival on October 14, 2009, 06:24:02 AM
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Hey guys I'm looking to replace a ball in my arsenal that probably has 600+ games on it. It's lost some reaction and Im looking to replace it with a new one. Problem is, the ball is discontinued and Ive only found one NIB one, but it's an x-out because it has a 5" pin. The top weight is normal and the only difference is the long pin. My current ball is drilled pin up and is approximately 5 inches from my pap... Could I get the same reaction out of the x-out ball or will it be considerably longer down lane because of the pin distance? If it is longer... Can I get away with drilling the ball 4 inches from my pap to bring it closer? Help me out here
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might want to post what ball you want, somebody here might be able to help you get exactly what you want.
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might want to post what ball you want, somebody here might be able to help you get exactly what you want.
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Symmetric vs. Asymmetric will make a slight difference too. If you're driller knows what he's doing a 5" pin should be no problem. Plus you should be able to get that ball cheaper than one that isn't a blem.
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It's a Rival... They have one for about $75 shipped and it has a 5 inch pin. If someone here has a nib Rival for cheaper... By all means, let me know
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"So there I was... BALLS DEEP!!!"
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I could be wrong but I am under the impression that pin length on a symmetric ball is a lot less important than asymmetric. All that it will effect is the ending static weights. With that said, a 5" pin is hardly an "x-out", it's right on the borderline of being a 1st quality. Super short pins are the problematic ones a 5" pin should be easy to duplicate a reaction with.
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Thanks alot Kid Jete... Your information certainly helps. I'm certainly thinking about snatching it up.
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"So there I was... BALLS DEEP!!!"
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The only thing a 5" pin out distance really affects is the ability to use certain layouts without a balance hole. If you don''t mind a balance hole it makes no difference. The first thing I would do is check the cg location and top weight on my dodo scale. -- JohnP
Edited on 10/14/2009 8:18 PM
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my dad has the rival and i dont think he likes it very much probably has 20 games on it if you were looking for a cheaper route possibly trade for something?