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hotshot187

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Xhole Plugging ?
« on: March 29, 2009, 02:43:25 AM »
I had a ball recently drilled using Mo's Dual angle.  The Ball was drilled with 60 degree Drilling x 4 1/2 from pap x 30 degree from Val, with a XHOLE above the the VAL.  I really don't like the Xhole in its current location.  I was told that It would be possible to plug the current XHOLE by putting in Finger Grips(which I currently don't use) and then I would be able to move the Xhole and put in a flare increasing hole.  I was wondering if this is possible?  Also if possible how much of the dynamic of the core will be taking out and how will this affect RG value? The ball is a second dimension.

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Edited on 3/29/2009 10:49 AM
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Re: Xhole Plugging ?
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2009, 11:11:02 AM »
I'm not even sure it would be legal to leave in a solid slug where the current weight hole is.  Would it be considered a foreign object if it wasn't going to be drilled?  Why not just have the pro shop plug it as they would for any other hole?  Then you could drill another weight hole anywhere you wanted.  I'd guess you'd want a P4 "double thumb" weight hole to increase the dynamics.  You'd get a bit more flare and more reaction down lane.  It can make a fair difference, but don't expect a night and day difference with any weight hole.

I'd guess only a ball designer could make a good guess as to exactly how much the RG value waould change, not that I'd worry about it too much.  Exactly where the current hole is in relation to the core shape and densities would be hard to estimate.
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hotshot187

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Re: Xhole Plugging ?
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2009, 11:38:41 AM »
Yeah they would plug the current XHOLE.  Then put the xhole either in p3 or p4.  I am thinking p3. The pro shop told me they couldn't just plug the current xhole and move it without adding Finger Grips.  Something with static weights or something.
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raiderh20boy

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Re: Xhole Plugging ?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2009, 12:12:43 PM »
Probably close to the max finger weight. You might be able to drill REALLY DEEP regular size fingers and see what it gets you on weight. Then use a smaller drill bit for the x hole maybe 13/16 depending on what you have to work with!
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