Size limitations of 2X Yellow Ball

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Size limitations of 2X Yellow Ball

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14-01-2004, 16:51

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Re: Size limitations of 2X Yellow Ball

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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
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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.

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