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Title: Question About UltraStik 360 with Original Ball Tops
Post by: Dai Shan on May 05, 2016, 07:40:22 pm

I want to replace my default red ball top on my Ultramarc UltraStik 360. However I am having trouble finding out, a) What size the UltraStik is and b) What size original ball tops were.

I think I've figured out the U360 is 35mm diameter and 6mm thread size. Am I right?

If I wanted to eBay an original Ms. Pac-Man or original Galaga ball top as a replacement, will it fit? Does anyone know the diameter and thread size of either of these original ball tops?

Thanks

Title: Re: Question About UltraStik 360 with Original Ball Tops
Post by: severdhed on May 05, 2016, 10:54:14 pm

the U360 is a modified Sanwa JLW, and therefore any balltop that fits the JLW will fit the U360.  I have Hand-Candy balltops from groovygamegear on mine and they are really nice.  They are listed as having a 6mm threaded hole. 

Title: Re: Question About UltraStik 360 with Original Ball Tops
Post by: Nephasth on May 05, 2016, 10:57:35 pm

Seimetsu balltops will fit as well.

Title: Re: Question About UltraStik 360 with Original Ball Tops
Post by: Dai Shan on May 05, 2016, 11:21:49 pm

Quote from: severdhed on May 05, 2016, 10:54:14 pm

the U360 is a modified Sanwa JLW, and therefore any balltop that fits the JLW will fit the U360.  I have Hand-Candy balltops from groovygamegear on mine and they are really nice.  They are listed as having a 6mm threaded hole.

Thanks! Knowing the thread size is huge.

Now I just have to find out what the thread size is on a real, original Galaga and Ms. Pac-Man. I really like the textured surface of those 80s ball tops.

I know Galaga is 32mm in diameter and the U360 is 35mm. I like the U360 and I love Galaga so at least if the thread size of the vintage ones turns out to be a bust, I know what to shop for for new ones.

Title: Re: Question About UltraStik 360 with Original Ball Tops
Post by: jeremymtc on May 06, 2016, 03:51:07 pm

I'm also using the GGG Hand Candy balltops on mine. They're ~36mm in diameter, and feel great.

I don't know what thread diameter Galaga or Ms. Pac balltops use, but I'd assume that it's something greater than 6mm.