I'm trying to come up with some kind of solution for replacing the rubber strip that surrounds the perimeter of a couple of old ('49, '52) williams pitch and bats that I picked up recently. I think I'm looking for something with similar rebound characteristics to black playfield rubber. In other words, a little bit harder than standard playfield rubber rings. Not having any background in materials science, I don't know how to interpret technical specs, but this is an option I'm considering. Neoprene makes me think wetsuits and ankle braces, but apparently solid neoprene is a bit more dense (it's hardness is rated at 60 degrees, shore A, but uh, I got no clue what that means...)

http://www.amazon.com/RUBBER-STRIP-wide-thick-feet/dp/B00BJ3KY8A/ref=sr_1_2

For 17 bucks a roll, I may just give it a go.

Thank in advance for any insights,
Matt

#2 8 years ago

MEV

RacingPin

Pinside+ Frequent

Marietta, GA

11y 70,050 848 48 1

Neoprene absorbs better than rebounds so I'm not sure you will get the original 'feel' you are looking for. You will also have to apply an adhesive to this one so you'll have to do some research there. I'm looking for rubber for my 61 Williams p/b but haven't found any yet. Let me know how it turns out.

Mike V

#3 8 years ago

DDS

presqueisle

Inactive member

Presque Isle, WI

11y 92,550 1,994 10 18

I'm not much help here, but check out the 'show us your pitch and bat...' thread. I think there were some options presented there.

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