Well my columbia Apogee just split in half sitting in my office carpet floor. This is the 2nd ball that split half for me. Both just resting in climage controlled env. My Gaunlet which was one of my favorites now this. Balls from 20, 30, 40 years don't split and these $200 balls can just crack apart for now reason. Kinda sucks.

I meant the cover split all around the ball. About 1/8" from thumb all the way around to the fingers. I just rolled it down my front yard and it doesn't seem to effect performance. LOL.