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Old 07-21-2009, 10:04 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by VancityPimp View Post
Yah I saw that, they have a blue, red, and Black one all different weights. Just curious what would be harder to to use, the light one or the heavy one?

Does the ball actually simulate a puck relatively well? Could you even pass it around? How's the wear on them if I were to use them on concrete?

Never thought of this but it sounds logical since golf balls do have unorthodox bounces, my concern is that it may be too light. But I'll give it a shot.

Thanks guys.
You see, this is exactly why weighted balls, biscuits, or any other street puck variants never work. Despite their claims, the bounce (or lack of), smoothness and fluidity is determined not on the weight or design of the ball or biscuit but by the surface you will be practicing on.

You can buy the most technologically advanced ball or biscuit and spend $100, but if you're practicing on ashphalt, it makes no difference. You will have to find surfaces like smooth cement or linoleum but by then, pretty much all cheap balls or biscuits will have their bounce neutralized as well.
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