So this is probably a dumb question, but I couldn't find another thread on it so figured I'd ask here and hope for the best... Don't laugh at me too hard.

I haven't made any changes to my MET Pre in about 4 months (that's when I last cleaned/waxed it). When I was playing last night, I started getting a bunch of airballs - including two that bounced off of the right bumper and hit the glass! It wasn't confined to that though - I hit a post by a ramp once, and it jumped up and flew up, and I hit something else once and also got an air ball. All of this in 2-3 games.

It was late, so I didn't have time to investigate at all, but I figured there'd be a thread about common causes -- unfortunately, I couldn't find one.

So is this just an indication that I waited too long before waxing again (been a few hundred plays in that time)? Should I look at the balls? Are the rubbers getting worn? Or just a coincidence? Just looking for what I should be focusing on, although I'll look at all of it I'm sure.

Thanks all!

Good to know, thanks!

From what I can tell, I was getting airballs in the following locations:
1) Right bumper -- maybe the rubber lowered, so I should look and raise it back up if possible as it happened twice here
2) Near right ramp -- didn't hit the ramp well, and it bounced up and to the left; it's possible I hit the pick target, not sure. I suppose based on what you said, it could be the flipper rubber that's nudged down somewhat and giving the ball a little air when I shoot, and then when it hits a target, it flies up even higher? Maybe that's the first place I should look?

Can't remember the other location I had one...

When you say "mini targets," what are you referring to? I didn't realize there was foam anywhere (constantly learning).

Oh, cool, I'll have to look at the pick targets a little closer. I didn't realize there was foam there, so I'll see if something seems off with the one versus the other three. Thanks!