I just got my new freak system and was wondering what was the best way to choose the insert to match your paint. I have heard of a three ball test but I am not sure what that implies, so any information would be helpfull.
Choosing the Right insert?
- Thread starter Housedaddy
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Simply
Try several balls thru the insert
If they just fall thru - its too big
If they get stuck in and you cant even blow them thru - its too small.
If they just grip and you are able to blow them out without too much effort - then you have the right one!!
The multiple ball test will ensure that you dont match to the smaller of the balls in the bag (the variation is critical) and therefore break a bigger ball which simply will not go thru!!
Good luck with the new kit (you wont need it - they are great!!)
Hope this helps my friend
Mark
Try several balls thru the insert
If they just fall thru - its too big
If they get stuck in and you cant even blow them thru - its too small.
If they just grip and you are able to blow them out without too much effort - then you have the right one!!
The multiple ball test will ensure that you dont match to the smaller of the balls in the bag (the variation is critical) and therefore break a bigger ball which simply will not go thru!!
Good luck with the new kit (you wont need it - they are great!!)
Hope this helps my friend
Mark
OK, here we go.
Take at least 3 balls from the paint you intend to play with, this is because there may be a very small deviation in size through the box & you really don't want to base your insert choice on the one aberrently small/enormous ball from the whole batch.
Take one insert, around .687/.689 is usually a good start if you're using Blaze. Try to drop each ball in turn down the insert. If the balls roll down freely then the insert is too big. If they lodge in the insert then try blowing reasonably gently down the insert - the ball should then come out the other end. If you find you're having to blow very hard & are starting to go red in the face then the insert is definitely too small. Do I really have to say what happens if the ball won't fit in the insert at all?
This should give you the right insert for the paint you are using BUT if you change batches during the day then recheck your insert size before playing with the new batch, e.g. from red/yellow shell to blue/orange shell = different batch.
Take at least 3 balls from the paint you intend to play with, this is because there may be a very small deviation in size through the box & you really don't want to base your insert choice on the one aberrently small/enormous ball from the whole batch.
Take one insert, around .687/.689 is usually a good start if you're using Blaze. Try to drop each ball in turn down the insert. If the balls roll down freely then the insert is too big. If they lodge in the insert then try blowing reasonably gently down the insert - the ball should then come out the other end. If you find you're having to blow very hard & are starting to go red in the face then the insert is definitely too small. Do I really have to say what happens if the ball won't fit in the insert at all?
This should give you the right insert for the paint you are using BUT if you change batches during the day then recheck your insert size before playing with the new batch, e.g. from red/yellow shell to blue/orange shell = different batch.
Liz
yes, absolutely - see you soon!!!
Chandler - dont rely on this info - it is a rough guide but checking for yourself is always best!!! And how you get your avatar so big????
Do tell!!!
Mark
yes, absolutely - see you soon!!!
Chandler - dont rely on this info - it is a rough guide but checking for yourself is always best!!! And how you get your avatar so big????
Do tell!!!
Mark
I usually use the shortcut method when using a Freak, which I do every now and then. I let someone else on my team shoot theirs, then see what they get to work. You're going to have a LOT of people using them on the field, so about three seconds worth of asking around beats a minute or so for testing.
However this is only a guide. I always use Blaze, but have used at least 3 different inserts so far this year alone (red, blue & dark green). There can be a fair bit of variety between batches, hence why rechecking if you change batches during the day.