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bowler851

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Drilling used ball
« on: February 22, 2010, 06:11:49 AM »
Question if I got a ball from a friend and his PAP is 7/8" shorter then mine and he has a weight hole on PAP will I have to plug and re-drill entire ball.
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raiderh20boy

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Re: Drilling used ball
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2010, 02:15:28 PM »
If it fits, throw it first and then make your decision.
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Goof1073

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Re: Drilling used ball
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2010, 02:33:34 PM »
Impossible to tell.  Take the ball and see what the current drilling would be for your PAP and then make a judgement based on how your other equipment is laid out or what reaction you / your driller thinks this ball would give you.
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JohnP

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Re: Drilling used ball
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2010, 03:24:38 PM »
I seldom recommend using a second hand ball without plugging/redrilling it.  NOT because of the reaction, but because most of the time the ball won't fit exactly right.  If your driller agrees it fits right, throw it.  Plugging/redrilling it to enhance reaction probably won't help that much.  --  JohnP
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bowler851

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Re: Drilling used ball
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 03:27:18 PM »
I was just wondering if I could just throw in my it system and be done with it or will the difference in PAP cause me to do more than that, thanks.
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jwcorn01

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Re: Drilling used ball
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2010, 07:35:03 PM »
Your the only one who can judge that. Throw it and decide if it is worth refitting or if the reaction is not what you were expecting.
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JohnP

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Re: Drilling used ball
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2010, 08:19:11 PM »
Again, the main factor is whether after installing the IT the spans and pitches will be correct for YOUR hand.  If so, what will the layout be based on your PAP, and what do you want the ball to do?  Don't bother answering unless the ball will fit you correctly, though.  --  JohnP
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