I have been trying to adjust my warp ramp on my Stern Star Trek Pro for a little while, by adjusting the screw at the exit of the warp ramp I seemed to get it right for a while (the ball fed back to the top right flipper consistently) but recently it has started to hit near the top of the plunger lane when at full speed, effectively stopping it in its tracks. (See attached image - from what I can tell it hits near the small triangle plastic on the left of the plunger lane exit).

My first question is has it also taken you many many attempts to adjust the warp ramp so that it feeds back to the flipper consistently and allows for the flow of the warp, warp, warp shots? I'm beginning to wonder if its actually possible to get this flow consistent on ALL machines, or if its an ongoing thing to keep tweaking.

Also, I have seen a vid on youtube where a guy put some velcro on the warp ramp (the bit that goes behind the back of the cabinet) to slow the ball down which seemed to help consistency... anyone else tried this?

It could be due to me recently cleaning and waxing the playfield and ramps - come to think of it, this could have coincided with when the warp ramp shot stopped being consistent... I could have answered my own question here. The speed of the ball would have increased.

Interested to hear your thoughts on the above, I've got to say I'm a bit reluctant to add something to the ramp to slow it down, perhaps I should keep adjusting the ramp til I get it right.

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This is the youtube video where the guy uses velcro in the warp ramp

are you thinking of doing it? I've been tempted but it could get messy if I wanted to remove it in the future. Let me know what you think

Could reducing the flipper power help with this? Does anyone reduce flipper power as a part of the course from factory anyway? I've reduced slingshots, and left eject a little which has improved play.

Ah yes, wax.... i just cleaned and waxed the playfield last weekend, now the playfield is SO fast, i even shoot for the left eject and it bounces back out as (i think) the ball is now moving faster, ie. it doesn't lock in the eject, it just bounces back. Anyone else experienced this? It happens quite a lot of the time, sure it will stop after i've worn the wax in a bit.

minute marker is 9:10 sorry for the super late reply. Have you tried this with the velcro?

I now have my velcro and am tempted to give it a go! The ball is still flying out of the warp ramp exit uncontrollably and bounces around the top of the plunge lane i'd say 50% of the time (if its a direct shot on the warp). If there is a good chance that this velcro strip could slow the ball down 'just enough' to return it to the top right flipper consistently, enabling loop after loop - I have got to try it!

Worst case i'm sure it'll be easy enough to remove with goo gone or similar.

Thoughts anyone?

*I have adjusted the warp exit with that little screw so many times but can't get it right. It slightly improves, but never anywhere near consistent.

I might try the loop (soft) part of the velcro this weekend, it seems to work for the guy in the video and sure i've heard of someone else trying it. I'll let you know how I get on (if I get the courage to do it!)

Some people may object to 'altering' the gameplay, but I don't believe that applies in this case as the warp loop shot is intended to return to the top flipper over and over again, and if it isn't working as it should - any adjustment is simply fixing it..... (yes I am trying to justify it!)

Nokoro So I've done it! And would highly recommend it. Ball is now consistent coming out of the warp ramp, still nice and fast it just doesn't ever go squirly when it comes out the exit. Ahere is an image of where I put the soft loop velcro

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I did it a few weeks ago and it's holding up fine. I'll report back long term but I see it holding up just fine over time, if anything it may get a bit faster as the velcro gets flattened with a ball trail. Be good to hear how it goes for you

Hi Nokoro that's great to hear! Yes it's holding up absolutely fine, no issues whatsoever and I don't foresee any.

My loops are consistent and I am now able to get consecutive loops in a row - I think my best is 6 in a row. I'm so glad I did this mod as the warp ramp loops are one of the best features of the game.

I freshly waxed and it was still fine, so go for it!

It's the speed of the ball flying out. I'd highly recommend velcro. I did it months ago and it's perfect every time. SO glad I did it. Any questions let me know