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Title: How big are your balls?
Post by: JustMichael on September 19, 2010, 12:40:03 pm
Just had to post a subject like that.  ;D

How big are the trackball(s) on your cab(s)?  I am not sure if I should go with the 2 1/4" or 3" ones.  From the games I play, it seems like most used the 2 1/4" though I do love Marble Madness and it used a 3" if I remember correctly.  Any thoughts or recommendations?
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: BadMouth on September 19, 2010, 12:41:37 pm
"The size of avocados"  (bonus points to anyone who knows where that's from)

I believe 3" is todays industry standard.
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: saint on September 19, 2010, 12:42:11 pm
3"
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: SlayerAlex on September 19, 2010, 02:55:47 pm
3 inches due to popular games like golden tee and all the bowling ones. 2.25 is just for what? centipede? You can still play centipede with big balls.
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: Ozzy_98 on September 19, 2010, 04:39:45 pm
3" but it's detachable

Also, am I the only one with just one ball?
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Post by: jimmy2x2x on September 19, 2010, 05:17:21 pm
One bright red glowing 3 incher
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Post by: Thenasty on September 19, 2010, 05:36:09 pm
I got a Solid White Polished 3 incher  ;D (right in the middle of it all)
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: DJ_Izumi on September 19, 2010, 05:50:02 pm
"The size of avocados"  (bonus points to anyone who knows where that's from)

I think you mean 'Durian Fruit' not 'Avacodos'.
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: BadMouth on September 19, 2010, 06:57:12 pm
I think you mean 'Durian Fruit' not 'Avacodos'.

This might get pulled, but  :dunno

Greaseman Avocado Sized (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ATfrJXnXe4#)

(I only posted a link, I don't know how the vid window got here)
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: Turnarcades on September 19, 2010, 07:01:23 pm
Gotta be 3", and I wouldn't use anything but the U-trak unless you have some specific need to use one that normally uses a mounting plate.
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: severdhed on September 20, 2010, 01:29:27 pm
3" Utrak all the way.  it functions great, looks great when lit up, and is really easy to mount in a wooden panel.  i mostly use it to play centipede and millipede, but occasionally some world class bowling as well. I recently played a real centipede cabinet here at a local mini golf place, it has a 2 1/4" trackball and it just didn't seem as nice as using the 3" ones i am used to.  we also have a 3" happ trackball in our cabinet at work, and i have a 3" wico trackball that i will be installing in my other cabinet...you can't go wrong with a 3" trackball (unless space is an issue).  if you don't already have one, the Utrak from ultimarc is a great choice
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: TacoTownCharlie on September 20, 2010, 08:11:17 pm
I've got an old Atari 4 1/2 Track Balltm in the kids cab.  The extra size actually helps them control their games better.  True, it takes up a lot of room on the CP, but they are not that interested in Golden Tee at their age so I really don't need too much space away from the front glass.

Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: NIVO on September 21, 2010, 07:35:25 am
the women that come over to play my ball have agreed that being 3" is perfect and has the right feel. Anything smaller wouldnt feel as good.
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: Thenasty on September 21, 2010, 11:49:30 am
everyone here so far has only 1 BALL, anyone have 2 BALLS ?  :o
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Post by: MajorHavoc on September 22, 2010, 11:46:59 am
One 3" blue ball!   ;D
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: JustMichael on September 22, 2010, 03:54:13 pm
Guys thanks for all the comments and funny innuendo.  Sounds like 3" balls are best (for arcade cabinets).
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: jimmy2x2x on September 22, 2010, 06:08:22 pm
AC/DC - Big Balls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g23GiivXC78#)
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: JustMichael on September 22, 2010, 06:58:05 pm
LOL!!   :laugh2:

It has been years (too many) since I had heard that song!
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: shateredsoul on September 23, 2010, 12:37:51 am
I only have one 3" blue ball, haven't figure out how to get it working yet though

anyone wanna help?

Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: Smeghead on September 23, 2010, 12:53:15 pm
3" with the top half of the casing removed so it sticks out much further
See my build link below or look on www.willcoxonline.com/mame/controlpanel/controlpanel.htm (http://www.willcoxonline.com/mame/controlpanel/controlpanel.htm)
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: taylormadelv on September 25, 2010, 02:34:30 pm
If you take the time to completely rebuild and "hack" a Missile Command 4.5" trackball, you will experience the smoothest, most superior trackball experience ever. Once you start playing Golden Tee with a MC trackball, you won't want to play with anything else!
The biggest deal will be how to install it, unless you run a Missile Command cabinet mame, of course!
Title: Re: How big are your balls?
Post by: UberCade on September 27, 2010, 02:28:47 am
I only have one 3" blue ball, haven't figure out how to get it working yet though

anyone wanna help?



Blue balls are no picnic, let me tell you. I feel for you man. Hope you get that resolved.

This thread is quite funny. It just so happens that I do have 2 big white 3" balls, and they both feel great. I love how the slightest nudge from my fingers is enough to really get things moving.

Anyway on a serious note I really do have 2 3" Happ trackballs in my control panel which I had to have for games like Marble Madness and Rampart, because those games are just no fun by yourself. I only like to play with myself when there's nobody else around. It's ashame to let 2 big balls go to waste though so I like to play with a friend every chance I get.