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Unread 03-09-2012, 10:41 PM
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Different Types of Balls?

Hi all,

So we're currently at the regional in Chesapeake, and we've noticed that FIRST is using two distinct types of foam balls: red inside (firm), and yellow inside (soft). This is wrecking havoc with many compression-based shooters, since the ball trajectory and total distance will change so much. We've been fine, since we have been able to shoot at the fender and minimize the variation, but many teams have had autonomous completely wrecked.

Does anybody know if these balls will be standardized sometime soon (by St. Louis at least)? I'm sure many other teams have this question too.

With a smile,
Tony
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