(Topic ID: 224679)

Silicone Flipper Rubbers "Grabbing"

By maffewl

5 years ago



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    #1 5 years ago

    Does anyone else have an issue with the various silicone flipper rubbers "grabbing" the ball slightly? What I've experienced on 3 different machines is that the ball will be transitioning from the lane guide to the flipper and experience a slight grab/slow down. I'm typically using Titan flipper rubbers, but have also experienced this with Superbands, etc. I have my flippers aligned per manufacturer recommendations with the drilled toothpick holes (depending on machine type - Williams/Bally, Sega/DE/Stern). I.e., I do not use the "align with lane guide" technique, though I have tried it and the grab still happens. It appears to be the silicone material texture. That said, is there anything I can do to improve this as it is quite annoying, but I love the products.

    #2 5 years ago

    I too have noticed this behavior on my games. they all have titans, with the exception of one having super bands which I feel is more “sticky” that titans.

    #3 5 years ago

    Can't stand em. I'll use them anywhere else, but I hate them on flippers.

    #4 5 years ago

    They will grab a bit when clean, but once they get used for a handful of games, they get "dirty" and tend to transition more smoothly. But once you clean them, you'll have a grabby set for another handful of games. At least that's my experience with Titans.

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