Trackballs: Ultimarc vs. Happs ($$$ - ???)

[javeryh]

Is there any reason that the 2-1/4" Happs trackball is about $64 and the one over at Ultimarc is only $28???  Why the huge price difference?

[mahuti]

All I know is that I think my ultimarc 2.25 is awesome.

[Jakobud]

I have always wondered about this also.  All I know is that everyone seems to love their Ultimarc ones.

[whammoed]

I have had both and although the happs does seem to be of better construction I certainly don't think it is quite worth the price difference.  I notice no difference in play between the two.

[sanousuke]

Damn! I could of saved $60. I didn't know ultimarc sold those, I only bought my ipac from them.

[sonicflood]

I've had great service from Ultimarc!  I've been on the fence about a trackball, but think I may go with Ultimarc due to the quality & service I've received thus far.  This thread reminded me of them carrying the trackballs.

I only wish they had a translucent blue!  Anyone know if there is a replacement ball available that would work with the Ultimarc?

Scott

[Tiger-Heli]

I've had great service from Ultimarc!  I've been on the fence about a trackball, but think I may go with Ultimarc due to the quality & service I've received thus far.  This thread reminded me of them carrying the trackballs.

I only wish they had a translucent blue!  Anyone know if there is a replacement ball available that would work with the Ultimarc?

Scott

Yep, any 2-1/4 ball will work - Bob Roberts http://www.therealbobroberts.com/ has them for $15.00.  You could also use billiard balls or there was also a thread a while back about acrylic juggling balls.

[the3eyedblindman]

I cant even believe happ sells trackballs when theres that big of a price difference, im definately buying one from ultimarc.

[Soulcon]

I agree with everyone else here. I am building my second cab and I used Ultimarc for my trackball. I still can't get over how great of service they give. I have not had any problems at all and I tell ya Andy is by far the best buisness owner around.

For the ball I used the translucent with glitter juggling ball works great can't wait to see how it looks complete.

http://www.extremespin.com/juggling.html

-Soul

[pointdablame]

Hey soulcon, what ball on that site did you use exactly?  I only see 3 inch and 2 1/2" on the site, and the Ultimarc is 2 1/4"

Do the 2 1/2" balls fit?  i wouldn't think they do, but some of those balls are pretty cool.

[Jakobud]

Hey soulcon, what ball on that site did you use exactly?  I only see 3 inch and 2 1/2" on the site, and the Ultimarc is 2 1/4"

Do the 2 1/2" balls fit?  i wouldn't think they do, but some of those balls are pretty cool.

Go look again.  I don't see any 2 1/2" balls on there.  Only 3" and 2 1/4".

[javeryh]

OK, cool I' think I'm going to get most everything from ultimarc - 2.25 trackbal, t-stik plus, minipac, etc...

[Matjo]

Hey soulcon, what ball on that site did you use exactly?  I only see 3 inch and 2 1/2" on the site, and the Ultimarc is 2 1/4"

Do the 2 1/2" balls fit?  i wouldn't think they do, but some of those balls are pretty cool.

Go look again.  I don't see any 2 1/2" balls on there.  Only 3" and 2 1/4".

No, I also looked. They list 3" and 2.5" (and one 2.75").

[sonicflood]

Sorry, I must be blind!  PLEASE help me find the 2

[Tahnok]

The Ultimarc trackball is great! I can see no reason to buy a Happ 2 1/4" trackball when the Ultimarc is available.

I also bought a translucent blue trackball from Bob Roberts. The only problem it that the translucent ball is a bit lighter in weight than the stock ball, so it doesn't roll quite as well. But I'm sure you would run into this with a Happ as well.

[sonicflood]

The Ultimarc trackball is great! I can see no reason to buy a Happ 2 1/4" trackball when the Ultimarc is available.

I also bought a translucent blue trackball from Bob Roberts. The only problem it that the translucent ball is a bit lighter in weight than the stock ball, so it doesn't roll quite as well. But I'm sure you would run into this with a Happ as well.

Thanks for posting!  I guess that seals the deal for me... It's Ultimarc!  It seems like I shop all around and keep coming back to Ultimarc.  I wish they carried Spinners too!

Scott

[eyal8r]

*bumpity bump bump*

[MameJunkie]

I also feel that Ultimarc provides excellent service.

But partially due to the fact the US dollar is taking a krap in the outhouse,
the Ultimarc trackball is $35 now + $12 shipping.

For those that will be getting a translucent ball also, thats another $15 bucks.
Which brings the total to around ~$62.

At eBay, you can get a 2 1/4" translucent Happs trackball for around $48 + shipping.

So there's no clear winner on which is a better buy.

[eyal8r]

OUCH on the shipping!  I wonder if they'll make me a deal, since Im buying a IPac4, Optipac, 40+ buttons, 2 TBs, 4 joysticks, etc all at the same time.  You think that qualifies for FREE shipping???  Hmmm.....
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[MameJunkie]

OUCH on the shipping!  I wonder if they'll make me a deal, since Im buying a IPac4, Optipac, 40+ buttons, 2 TBs, 4 joysticks, etc all at the same time.  You think that qualifies for FREE shipping???  Hmmm.....
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$12 is just the min shipping cost.  Its NOT $12/per.
Actually, its reasonable when you place a big order.

[spiffyshoes]

What about Betson Imperial Track balls?  I hear they are supposed to be good too.  Iman-tis on ebay sells 3" Imperial trackballs for $29 on ebay plus $8 dollars shipping.  You could then get a Trasnlucent ball from BobRoberts for $15 and you would have a 3" trackball for $52 dollars instead of a 2-1/4".

[pointdablame]

Ok, I'm confused....

Why did you bump a 2 month old thread when there are at LEAST 4 or 5 other trackball threads on the first page alone?

And to top it off, you didn't add anything to it, you just said "bump"..... for no reason.