Different Types of Balls?

[superbotman]

I have no idea what FIRST is thinking, but I would guess that they won't change because it is a interesting difficulty for teams to deal with.
*note: I don't know what they are thinking, this is just a personal opinion.

[slijin]

Do you have any pictures documenting this discrepancy?

Our team heard of this issue and started this thread to discuss the problem.

[tzjin]

Our 30ish balls at home are also the same consistency, but at the regional there are very noticeable differences. I've felt them simply when I pick a ball up, since some are heavier and harder to squeeze.

Since there are some doubts, can some other team confirm if they noticed any differences? I may just be sleep deprived

[its da PAT!!!]

The whole stiffness of the different balls has been documented in other threads already. But when it comes to a red and yellow inside that hasn't been mentioned. Newer balls are gonna be that way. When they started to be used they even out a little, but that is a design challenge of this years game.

[Billfred]

Our experience had to do with wear. Once the ball's surface has been scuffed up a bit (enough that air can escape easily), the ball becomes far squishier.

In 2006, we had alliance partners asking to cherry-pick from all of our bins (that year, each alliance could load ten). Might be something to consider if you're quick about it.

[rcmolloy]

After comparing game pieces to each other when practicing last weekend, we were shown a significant weight difference in two balls that were being used and actually came like that right out of the bag. Obviously, if game pieces were not regulated before the event, any lower or higher weighted ball would certainly be in play. However, I do believe that there was only some slight differences in terms of scoring. If there is an odd man out, I would try and score it as quick as possible and if possible as well as not using it for autonomous/hybrid if your routine is hindered with the slightest amount of difference.