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sgtcat09

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Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« on: February 27, 2014, 05:17:08 PM »
I found a used 607A online for pretty cheap, and throwing mainly Track equipment i figured i would pick it up.

Problem is its drilled for a LH, i included pictures of the layout so you can see it.

Ill have to put new inserts in to use it, im wondering if i should even bother?

I dont have the money to get it plugged and redrilled, so thats not an option.

Is the layout useable for me, if so whats the ball going to react like?

I dont know my PAP but i could take a picture of my other layouts if needed.

Thank you




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Jesse James

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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2014, 07:38:57 PM »
If the span fits you, and it's comfortable go ahead and throw it as is. No such thing as  a ball drilled for a lefty! LOL!

I have a Track 930 given to me by a left-hander. Perfect span match for me, and I never re-drilled it. Ball just goes a little longer than normal with a hard snap on the back. Love it!
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sgtcat09

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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2014, 07:42:34 PM »
Quote from: Jesse James on February 27, 2014, 07:38:57 PM
If the span fits you, and it's comfortable go ahead and throw it as is. No such thing as  a ball drilled for a lefty! LOL!

I have a Track 930 given to me by a left-hander. Perfect span match for me, and I never re-drilled it. Ball just goes a little longer than normal with a hard snap on the back. Love it!

Im more worried about the physics that go on in the core, i didnt know if a flipped/mirrored layout would make the ball useless/ineffective.

Thats what im asking about
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2014, 08:57:12 PM »
Give it a shot.  Thats the only way you will find out.  I once had a ball from a lefty that felt similar to my grip, once I switched the inserts, the ball fit great and I rolled several 270+ games with it!
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sgtcat09

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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2014, 09:18:33 PM »
Alright cool thanks guys.

I have a league tomorrow ill go switch the inserts and see what happens.
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2014, 09:21:29 PM »
With the mass bias reversed it is different from a symmetric drilled on the other side.

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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2014, 09:18:42 PM »
You're probably going to roll over the balance hole.  Use only a couple of drops of glue on the grips and you will easily be able to pull them to use in another ball if you don't like the roll or reaction.  --  JohnP
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2014, 08:18:06 AM »
Be mindful on hand pain.  If the middle finger span is too long, it may cause some issues.  If the span is alright; should be OK to throw.  Not sure on your axis, but may be a 100 to 140 deg drill angle...   should be very smooth reacting...  like John said...listen for the thumping weight hole.  This could kill reaction too.  Let us know how it rolls!
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2014, 08:51:01 AM »
This ball has a milder asymmetric core strength of .007 and shouldn't
Roll to bad,but I agree with weight hole.
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2014, 11:05:29 AM »
I drilled two of my balls with negative PSA . Great reactions. Go long and move hard
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2014, 12:17:19 PM »
The ball is drilled for a lefty. The ball is round so it will still roll for you. If it didn't have an x-hole in it I would still consider it worth messing with. Since the chances of you rolling over the xhole are high and the ball has already had some plug work I would suggest giving it to a lefty or leaving it on the rack or garbage ect.
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2014, 03:51:00 PM »
I'm assuming the thumb hole fits since you only mentioned changing the grips.  If you don't want to spring for a set of grips, pull them and throw it using the pilot holes.  That will at least give you an idea if it will roll OK for you.  --  JohnP
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2014, 08:00:04 PM »
If it were me I'd plug the x hole and buy finger plugs they are cheap
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2014, 10:53:46 AM »
The main problem could be the pitches in the thumb hole. They will probably be the opposite of what you are used to as far as left/right goes. If you don't develop problems with the thumb, why not try the ball?
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Re: Im a RH, but bought a ball drilled LH. Can I use it?
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2014, 01:34:20 PM »
 Since you already have the ball, why not try it?

 I drilled a 920T very similar and it didn't flare very much. Was good for drier conditions.
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