When will they replace game pieces?

[Ben_Martin]

Showcasing a few examples here from testing. The ball on the left has been manipulated much less than the one on the right. Skin is peeling off the foam internally with the ball on the right.

[jaredhk]

See discussion on this thread: Is the wear of the ball a major factor as the year plays out? Specifically, this post is helpful in the likely answer to your question:

Is the wear of the ball a major factor as the year plays out?

Based on previous years, we can expect: power cells with gouges will be removed from play Well used power cells that have intact surfaces but are more compressible won’t be removed robots that make power cells unplayable will be kept off the field If you’re planning a wheeled shooter,make sure it doesn’t gouge the ball.

[Kmw0481]

I’m curious myself. I don’t see a set of game balls lasting qualifications.

[Karthik]

Here’s that the Q&A had to say:

Q136: What standard will be applied by field staff when determining whether a POWER CELL should be replaced due to damage / wear? If a POWER CELL is damaged in such a way that it compresses significantly easier than a new one would, is that ball considered damaged and in need of replacement?

A: FIELD STAFF will replace POWER CELLS when they are visibly damaged (i.e. significant tears, gouges, chunks missing etc.) and no longer suitable for play. Minor surface wear or marking is expected and will not result in POWER CELLS being replaced. Changes in non-visible behavior (such as compression) are not expected to be assessed by FIELD STAFF and will not result in the POWER CELL being replaced.

[SergeantSpork5853]

Will size be enforced? We ran into one of these today and it messed us up shooting.

[MooreteP]

Oh the hats we will make!