2 1/4" Trackball prices

[Popcorrin]

Does Ultimarc sell the cheapest 2 1/4" trackballs at $29?

[Tiger-Heli]

Does Ultimarc sell the cheapest 2 1/4" trackballs at $29?

Basically .  .  .

I think www.wicothesource.com is about $25 for a verysimilar product, but shipping times are pretty iffy.

You might find a deal on E-bay, or some PC trackballs for less, but for new and arcade quality, the Ultimarcs are about the best price-wise.

[Popcorrin]

Thanks Tiger.

[neuromancer]

Does Ultimarc sell the cheapest 2 1/4" trackballs at $29?

I got my trackball off of ebay. It's a Happ 2.25" trackball. I think the selling price was under $20, and shipping was $5. It's in almost new condition. I bid on a lot of them before I won mine.

Bob

[GGKoul]

Does Ultimarc sell the cheapest 2 1/4" trackballs at $29?

Just watch the shipping charges from the UK.

[MameJunkie]

Not the cheapest but in case you want something that looks cooler.

I've seen brand new 2 1/4" Happ translucient trackball for around ~$48 on eBay.  Good price considering that Happ sells them for around $90.  

[reebboy]

I'm not sure if it is just mine but my Ultimarc track ball doesn't spin the greatest. For the price I still think it is a good deal but it doest spin a freely as others I've tested.

[math0ne]

I'm thinking of getting a track ball for my cab soon.

What do you people who own 2" trackballs think about using them for golf games.  I'l mostly be using it for those type of games.

Just wondering if the "feel" is alot differnt.  Can you get a really good spin with the 2" ones like with the golden tee ones?

Thankx

[Tahnok]

The Ultimarc trackballs are okay for golf games, but still feel a little different. 3" trackballs are terrible for vintage games though. I think it is much better to have the 2 1/4".

[Bgnome]

from a physics standpoint, given that everything else is equal, the larger ball would have more rotational inertia due to its greater mass.  this would allow it to spin longer when struck hard, which is good for those golf games and perhaps bowling games.  the smaller ball with less rotational inertia would allow you to change directions more quickly, which would be good for games that require greater control, like centipede, etc.  btw, dont forget to ALWAYS break in the bearings whether they are old, used, or new..

[math0ne]

Thankx for the info guys.  I'll probobly see if i can find a deal on a 3" one because my primary concern is golfing and bowling games.

What do you mean break in the bearings Bgnome?