Size limitations of 2X Yellow Ball

[Greg Ross]

Originally Posted by Mr. Van

We have the same situation. FIRST has stated that the correct ball was supplied, but I have a hard time believing that. Our ball is currently drum-tight at 26", I can not imagine trying to inflate it to 30". What will happen - new balls (the correct size) shipped to all teams, or a change in the game specs?

-Mr. Van
RoboDox, 599

An engineer of another team here in So. Cal says the 30" ball is the same (or maybe similar) to an exercise ball he has. He says that the inflation instructions for that ball said to partially inflate it, and then wait a day before fully inflating it. Could be that the rubber/plastic needs time to relax before it will comfortably stretch to the 30" size.

[Meredith Rice]

We had the same issue. Why if it is a 34" ball, only partially inflated at 30'', would it pop? Doesnt seem to make sense. We got it to 24'' then stopped becuase it seemed firm. But I think we will try again to fill it letting the ball stretch.

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by gwross

He says that the inflation instructions for that ball said to partially inflate it, and then wait a day before fully inflating it. Could be that the rubber/plastic needs time to relax before it will comfortably stretch to the 30" size.

I remember having to do the same thing with the balls from 1998.

[Vince]

I asked Sport-Fun - their Yellow Ball is the 34" ball.

FIRST did ship the correct ball.

The recommendation to inflate, wait a day and then inflate some more was a great one and worked well for us.