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Timmyb01

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MOtion hole in times up solid
« on: August 19, 2013, 10:35:07 AM »
Just picked up a times up solid on buddies for 34.95 will this ball be a good candidate for a MOtion hole? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2013, 01:27:35 PM »
I saw those.  Great price for what was reportedly a solid benchmark ball. 

I am a recent convert to the MOtion hole and a big fan.  I used an AMF Heist Pearl, which reviewers said has a smooth breakpoint like the Times Up Solid.  The ability to increase the backend from this drilling on a ball that will not jump like crazy once it hits friction is to me the bonus of the MOtion hole.  I think you will be happy.

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2013, 04:04:53 PM »
Just picked up a times up solid on buddies for 34.95 will this ball be a good candidate for a MOtion hole? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yes, you'll be happier with a 3-4"+ pin out and between 2.4 and 2.7 oz of top weight though.

don coyote

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2013, 04:35:50 PM »
J_Mac, Will the Mo hole work on that long of a pin? I was told 3", Just wondering.

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2013, 05:12:06 PM »
Just picked up a times up solid on buddies for 34.95 will this ball be a good candidate for a MOtion hole? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yes, you'll be happier with a 3-4"+ pin out and between 2.4 and 2.7 oz of top weight though.

I have one with a 4-4.5" pin with 3 oz top weight. Will that be ok?

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2013, 06:02:48 PM »
J_Mac, Will the Mo hole work on that long of a pin? I was told 3", Just wondering.

With longer or shorter pins you may have to adjust the CG up or down the grip midline.  My Pursuit-S had a shorter pin then I would have liked so it went in my ring finger and the CG is about halfway between the thumb and grip center.

Doing that sort of adjustment may require you to play with grip hole depths outside the norm to get statics legal.

Timmyb01

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2013, 06:32:53 PM »
I saw it on eBay for 54.95 plus shipping and thought it was a solid buy. Deckded to google it for some reviews and buddies deal came up couldn't resist for an option to dabble this layout on. 53 bucks with shipping so about a hundred done up. Buddies said most of them are 2-3 inch pins. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the input

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2013, 06:51:01 PM »
I saw it on eBay for 54.95 plus shipping and thought it was a solid buy. Deckded to google it for some reviews and buddies deal came up couldn't resist for an option to dabble this layout on. 53 bucks with shipping so about a hundred done up. Buddies said most of them are 2-3 inch pins. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the input

I have a Pink/Purple Karma set aside that I plan on doing this to... This time the specs are right where I need them to be so I can really max out the layout before the hole. 

I'm also contemplating a MOhole on a plugged Mission 250K.  After simulating it with blueprint, the hole is essentially 180° from my fingers, but that doesn't mean that location will end up flare safe in the real world.

don coyote

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2013, 07:19:24 PM »
J_Mac, Thanks for the clarification. I wondered if I could move the pin into the finger on a 2 1/2" ball with low top weight. I have a ball I have been wanting to experiment on.
I'll just drill the fingers shallow, then weigh it to keep it legal.

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2013, 07:27:45 PM »
Just picked up a times up solid on buddies for 34.95 will this ball be a good candidate for a MOtion hole? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I recently drilled up a Times Up Solid, and I've been very happy with it.  Mine had a relatively short (2-1/2") pin and 3 ounces of top weight, so it didn't have good specs for a MOtion hole layout.  I drilled mine 65* x 4-5/8" x 45*, no weight hole, box finish.  With this layout and surface preparation, I get a great benchmark reaction.  It is very smooth and controllable on the backend.  I think it would be a good candidate for the MOtion hole.

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2013, 10:52:16 AM »
The trick to buddies is to add something else to get the $ amount to $50 and you get free shipping! I'd rather add grips or slugs to add the extra amount for something I could use instead of paying that amount for shipping!! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2013, 12:03:10 PM »
Yeah I learned that the hard way with the 50.00 dollar purchase. Either way still a great buy. Talked with my driller today he hasn't done a MOtion hole yet but would like a guinea pig. Prob pinching it up on Thursday.

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2013, 07:26:02 PM »
Ball came today here are the specs. Let me know if these will work
15LBS 3OZS 4 1/4 top weight 2.5-3 inch pin. Any help would be great.

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2013, 07:41:48 PM »
Ball came today here are the specs. Let me know if these will work
15LBS 3OZS 4 1/4 top weight 2.5-3 inch pin. Any help would be great.

Top weight may be too high.  Optimum specs for the MOtion hole are 2.1 to 2.7 ounces of top weight.  Will you require the pin right next to ring or above ring?

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Re: MOtion hole in times up solid
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2013, 07:50:43 PM »
Above ring. The plan was to MO hole it but I am inpatient and may do a simple pin over and possibly add the whole at a later point. League starts Monday and work is crazy so my wife is doing the dirty work and getting the ball to the shop for me.