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Re: Springs?? (10 lbs. at 22 ft/s)

The energy to launch a ball is similar to the energy the ball has when it's sitting on the overpass. Hmmmm.....

A nice thing about air, is that it can be released with a valve that is accessible away from the launch mechanism.