Hmm... so it would be possible then that an insert for a 14" would be too long for a 12" barrel... or am I just missing the point?
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Yes you are! 
The inserts themselves are only as long as the back section, which are the same length whether they are the stainless, aluminium or 'junior'.
Paul.
The inserts themselves are only as long as the back section, which are the same length whether they are the stainless, aluminium or 'junior'.Paul.
Ah, ok.
So the inserts hold the ball perfectly for the length of the back section, then beyond that they're on their own... albeit with a little push.
So the inserts hold the ball perfectly for the length of the back section, then beyond that they're on their own... albeit with a little push.
Yep, the Freak is a two stage bore design, the back section which is the control bore and the front section for porting.
Paul.
So was this earlier post valid or not?
Like, if I bought a 12" Freak set now for my Spyder, complete with inserts, but wanted to upgrade to 14" later on, I'd be able to just get the longer front without having to buy another load of inserts?
And if I later upgrade to, say, an Impy, all I'd need to do is buy an Impy back piece and all my inserts and fronts would still be usable?
Correct and to clarrify if you want a longer barrel all you need to buy is a longer front. if you change markers buy a new back section, thats it!Originally posted by QuackingPlums
So was this earlier post valid or not?
Like, if I bought a 12" Freak set now for my Spyder, complete with inserts, but wanted to upgrade to 14" later on, I'd be able to just get the longer front without having to buy another load of inserts?
And if I later upgrade to, say, an Impy, all I'd need to do is buy an Impy back piece and all my inserts and fronts would still be usable?
Paul.
Everyone's a winner then! Especially Freak (SP?)...
Are any other barrels out there using the insert + split front/back design?
Are any other barrels out there using the insert + split front/back design?
Yup, the PowerLyte Scepter system that I was talking about... but they don't come in a Tippy thread...
The OTP 'G' series used an insert system but the insert or control bore was only about an inch long, useless!!!
Paul.
Paul.