Rookie Team 4946 Shooter (Wheel material)

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That looks like an awesome shooter! Great job guys! It was one design I initially had doubts about after hearing about teams popping balls. I guess I was wrong. To the OP or any team with a similar design, what steps or considerations were taken to mitigate or completely remove this problem? I notice the tread material, but what else? How much compression do the wheels put on the ball? What RPM? ETC... I am curious how some teams achieve these results while others just destroy the game piece.