I had a ball (no marked MB on it) drilled pretty much like your second diagram - pin by thumb, CG near grip center. Very smooth on the back, sort of a control drilling. At the time I was a very high tracker but had no problems w/ thumping holes. Nor did I need a wt. hole (and I don't remember what top wt the ball had.)
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