I agree that it can be done, within limits, but your question makes me want to ask you, "Why do you ask"?
Is it your desire to drill a ball with a label shift, but within "legal" limits, try it out, then alter the reaction (if desired) later?
If so, take a GOOD look at what tommymo has told you. In his post, he tells you that you can strengthen, OR WEAKEN, a balls reaction with a weighthole, depending on where you put it, how deep you drill it, or how big you drill it.
I also believe his remark about wanting to end up with thumbweight is if you are definitely planning on using a flare increasing hole, because doing so will allow you to put the weighthole in a very strong position. I could be wrong, but check with him first before you drill it.
If I am wrong, then I have misunderstood his premise, and apologize for my presumption.