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Re: Ball balance

We found a density difference in the balls which is part of their manufacturing. We found that the side with the injection gate is always heavier than the side without the gate. I believe it is an inherent part of the manufacturing process as the material is being injected into the mold. Once the mold has been filled the material starts to setup and the extra material used to assure a full cavity collects at the gate site causing the increased density.
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