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alzgarvin

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How many holes can you have in a ball?
« on: March 31, 2005, 03:44:22 PM »
Hey guys, I'm sure this has been asked before, but I really messed up my middle finger and slightly injured my ring finger 2 weeks ago at Steubenville Intercity throwing hard and lifting more than my fingers could take.  So since time off is driving me nuts I have thought of taking an older ball and drilling a index finger and a pinky finger and throwing with all 4 fingers in the ball as well as my thumb. The ball does have a weight hole already. This would make a total of 6 holes including the weight hole. Is this legal? Several years ago I added a pinky finger to help with a sore elbow and wrist which helped me heal and recover and I wonder if that was ok. Thanks, Alzgarvin
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Re: How many holes can you have in a ball?
« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2005, 09:43:43 AM »
I just had my Tour Boss weighed to make sure it is still legal after adding the two new holes for pinky and index fingers and it is fine. Question is I don't remember the set up on this ball before...You ball drillers out there...I know two more finger holes will take away some finger weight, but how much? These holes are approx. 5/8 dia and just deep enough for the first knuckle. I am thinking about adding these extra holes to a couple more, but I also realize that I cant move or add another weight hole to bring them back. I suppose I could drill the thumb deeper. I have very few balls with thumb weight any way, thanks all,    Alzgarvin
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DanH78

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Re: How many holes can you have in a ball?
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2005, 10:53:20 PM »
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what if you are born with 6 fingers?
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Straight from the ABC rule book

1: Holes or indentations, not to exceed five, for gripping purposes
2: One hole for balance purposes, not to exceed 1-1/4 inch in diameter
3: One vent hole to each finger and/or thumb hole, not to exceed 1/4 in in diameter
4: One mill hole for inspection purposes, not to exceed 5/8 inch in diameter and 1/8 inch in diameter
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Re: How many holes can you have in a ball?
« Reply #18 on: April 04, 2005, 11:05:56 PM »
1 for every finger and 1 thumb 1 vent hole for every finger 1 weight hole and an inspection hole.



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charlest

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Re: How many holes can you have in a ball?
« Reply #19 on: April 04, 2005, 11:13:04 PM »
end of story, already!
people have quoted the ABC/USBC bible several times.

ENUFF!
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