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Long Roller

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exactacated thumb inserts
« on: October 17, 2006, 01:20:25 PM »
How are these made and where do I find out more info on them?  Does anyone use these and like them?  How does the feel compare to standard urethane slugs?
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2006, 09:29:05 PM »
exacticated.........is that a word?
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2006, 09:41:38 PM »
I'm pretty sure it is a kind of slug copier....Could be wrong though.
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2006, 09:51:06 PM »
There might be some information on www.viseinserts.com
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2006, 09:52:19 PM »
Thanks nick and twister
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2006, 09:57:00 PM »
im pretty sure we have done that for 2-3 guys in the shop, actually when i get my AI im gonna try it, i just love the thumb hole on my OI and cant seem to copy it...
oh, and that word just threw me off, i didint even know what the heck you were talking about lol. maby if it was called extracted or something, but a word that isint even in the dictionary??? haha oh well
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2006, 09:58:16 PM »
It looks awesome, but I'm slightly worried about the feeling of a plug texture instead of urethane in the thumbhole.  It would be great to hear from someone that uses these....
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2006, 10:01:52 PM »
i agree, im pretty sure we did a few for mark roth... and i dont think the texture would be a problem, as its like silicon, its really smooth, and even if it wasnt just take a grey scotch brite pad and smooth it out. i do that on all my thumbholes and they are like glass, not to mention it makes my tape stick better too.
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2006, 10:04:10 PM »
I need to buy a set...if anyone has a used set or a new one at a good price, I'm in the market...
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2006, 03:44:05 AM »
Sorry I couldn't answer more earlier, just saw the post and was in a rush!

I use VISE Silicone to make the molds, and I use Ultimate Wizard QuickPlug for the thumb inserts. The texture of this stuff is ALMOST IDENTICAL to a slug. No kidding, it even works out the same.

I have done molds for members here on BallReviews, they've shipped me their ball, and I shipped it back with a few molded thumbs. It's not exactly the cheapest route, but getting the best feel is worth EVERY PENNY.
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2006, 08:17:39 AM »
Thanks guys, appreciate the help!
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2006, 02:29:44 PM »
Look for a Exactacation How-To on my website soon!
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Re: exactacated thumb inserts
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2006, 01:56:28 PM »
The Exactacation article is up in my FAQ section.
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