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==Definition==
 
==Definition==
  
 
A hole in the ball that is not used for gripping purposes and is not considered a vent hole.
 
A hole in the ball that is not used for gripping purposes and is not considered a vent hole.
  
==Flare Increasing Extra Hole==
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==Purpose==
[[Image:xhole2.jpg|thumb|right|Figure 2]]
 
A flare increasing extra hole is located past the positive axis point on a line parallel to the [[midline]] (Figure 2 numbered location 1).
 
This location of the extra hole offers and increase in mid-lane, backend reaction and [[Track Flare|flare]].
 
The further away the extra hole gets from the positive axis point at a limit of 3 3/8", the greater the influence on reaction.<br /><br />
 
Another location for a reaction enhancing extra hole is below the [[positive axis point]] (PAP) on the [[vertical axis line]](Figure 2 numbered location 2). Reaction is enhanced on this line in the midlane, but backend is diminished compared to the hole past the PAP on a line parallel to the midline. <br /><br /><br />
 
  
==Flare Decreasing Extra Hole==
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Often referred to as balance holes, or weight holes, Extra holes were originally intended to keep the ball within static weight limits set by the USBC (then known as the ABC). This is no longer the case, though a ball with a extra MUST be within static weight limits.
  
A flare decreasing extra hole is located on a line parallel to the midline before the positive axis point.
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Extra holes are now an important part of the layout on a ball. According to Mr. Pinel, the extra holes account for up 60% of the layout.
Flare. midlane and backend reaction are diminished with this extra hole location (Figure 2 numbered location 3).<br /><br />Another location for a reaction reducing extra hole is above the positive axis point on the VAL (Figure 2 numbered location 4). An extra hole placed on this plane offers the least track flare, midlane and backend reaction. The further away the extra hole gets from the positive axis point at a limit of 3 3/8", the greater the influence on reaction.
 
  
[[User:Megamav|Megamav]] 23:22, 8 August 2007 (EDT)
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With the help of Steven Freshour, Mo Pinel created the Gradient Line Balance Hole System, which allows us to place an extra hole in specific places on the ball and accurately predict what the final ball motion will be. Using the Gradient Line, we decrease ball dynamics by 20% (P1), or increase ball dynamics by up to 40% (P1).
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Extra holes have direct effect on the intermediate differential and total differential, which in turn affect the differential ratio of the final ball.

Revision as of 18:49, 8 November 2010

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Definition

A hole in the ball that is not used for gripping purposes and is not considered a vent hole.

Purpose

Often referred to as balance holes, or weight holes, Extra holes were originally intended to keep the ball within static weight limits set by the USBC (then known as the ABC). This is no longer the case, though a ball with a extra MUST be within static weight limits.

Extra holes are now an important part of the layout on a ball. According to Mr. Pinel, the extra holes account for up 60% of the layout.

With the help of Steven Freshour, Mo Pinel created the Gradient Line Balance Hole System, which allows us to place an extra hole in specific places on the ball and accurately predict what the final ball motion will be. Using the Gradient Line, we decrease ball dynamics by 20% (P1), or increase ball dynamics by up to 40% (P1).

Extra holes have direct effect on the intermediate differential and total differential, which in turn affect the differential ratio of the final ball.