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#200095 - 12/24/19 03:56 PM
Plugging balance holes
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Registered: 09/08/13
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A/S/L: 55/m/Ca
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It's been a long time since I posted here. I have several balls that were drilled with balance holes. I still like some of these balls and continue to use them even though some are 5 years old. Due to the age, I don't want to spend 40 dollars to plug them and find the plug changed how the ball works. Can I use 2 part epoxy to fill the balance hole myself instead of paying the Pro Shop to do it? Has anyone done this? What about a cork filler with epoxy on top (epoxy 1 inch thick)? Thanks
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#200096 - 12/25/19 08:09 AM
Re: Plugging balance holes
[Re: BowlerBill]
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Take this information at your own discretion as it depends on who you bowl against and if you bowl in tournaments where you equipment might be inspected with scrutiny. This is rule 8.4.b from the rule book.
"No foreign material may be placed on the outer surface or in the balance hole of the ball including but not limited to powder, rosin, marker or paint."
Cork or epoxy would be foreign and someone could call you out on it. Although I believe the rule refers to existing balance holes, I feel that the USBC would probably apply it to a plugged balance hole too. I am pretty sure the approved fillers are a 2 part product, however I might also be concerned about how the chemicals in epoxies not meant for bowling balls might affect the ball.
Mark
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#200100 - 12/31/19 12:42 PM
Re: Plugging balance holes
[Re: BowlerBill]
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Registered: 01/07/08
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Let a PSO do it right. Do you have the router and bit needed to cut the plug? Spend the money, support your local PSO, and be sure it's legal. Yes, the reaction will change a little, but not as much as you might think it will.
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#200102 - 01/06/20 04:54 PM
Re: Plugging balance holes
[Re: BowlerBill]
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Registered: 09/08/13
Posts: 440
A/S/L: 55/m/Ca
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I want to thank everyone for their comments. I have a lot of experience using epoxy resins (I used to own boats and I built a lot of stuff using west systems epoxy) I don't have the correct router bit, which I'm sure will be expensive.
I think I'll get my local pso to fill a ball or two and see if I lose ball reaction. I hope don't.
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#200103 - 01/06/20 10:55 PM
Re: Plugging balance holes
[Re: BowlerBill]
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Registered: 04/20/13
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My guess is that your balls may break a little farther down the lane. That's what I observed...
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#200104 - 01/22/20 11:38 AM
Re: Plugging balance holes
[Re: BowlerBill]
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Registered: 12/11/05
Posts: 9820
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I have had 2 plugged, but I had the layout changed on each. Yes, I got more length, but, it was controllable. I redrilled both anyhow.
BTW, I had a session with Mo Panel. He witnesses my high rev rate at my slow speed. Just shook his head. Then, he advised a dual angle layout of 95 x 30 x 15.
This literally turned the internal weight on its side. And, this would not work on any two asymmetrical balls.as the internal weights would be individually different.
I had one drilled and replugged it again. This rendered a premium ball virtually useless.
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