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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Strapper_Squared on February 10, 2015, 10:29:16 AM

Title: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
Post by: Strapper_Squared on February 10, 2015, 10:29:16 AM

Does the existence of an IT or Switch grip (specifically the 1 1/2" hole) in a used ball discourage anyone from buying?

As I look through eBay, ballreviews, etc., it is clear that these are becoming more popular.  From a second-hand point of view, do they hurt value?  My preference would be to buy a used ball with no thumb slug.  I figure that the interchangeable systems remove more of the core material and require more plug to fill  :P

Scott

Title: Re: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
Post by: milorafferty on February 10, 2015, 10:37:31 AM

I've had no problems selling used balls that had the IT.

Title: Re: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
Post by: SVstar34 on February 10, 2015, 10:39:29 AM

I don't think it makes a big difference and to some people it is actually a plus if they use the same system.

Title: Re: Buying a Ball with an IT Thumb
Post by: Strider on February 10, 2015, 08:48:41 PM

It would make it less attractive to me.  I don't use and IT system, but even if I did, unless I was planning on putting the thumb in nearly the same spot, I'd be concerned (correctly or not) about potentially too much of the core being removed.