VLe wrote:For those that have the problem of a snug inner sleeve. Do you know if the hole that is drilled for the outer sleeve is made by using the "official" drill bit provided by Turbo? All of my SG's are drilled with the drill bit provided by turbo and they are more likely being loose than too tight. I have switch grips drilled by 3 different PSO's (different drill bit used in different locations). It is more likely that I have to use some tape on the inside of the outer sleeve to make it more snug (its a must in one ball). Before the OS is glued to the ball, it is possible to check how the sleeve fits to the hole. The outer sleeve can be sanded a little before glueing it to the place to make it stick better and in some cases to make it less snug.
I wonder if a too tight inner sleeve could have effect on the circular cracking problem also.
And for those cracked finger holes, the lack of beveling was not the case there. The edges were well-rounded.
I am not standing there when the hole for the OS is drilled but I use a reputable pro-shop, one I have been using for years, and one which will listen to me if I have a complaint. He assures me, and I believe him, that he is using nothing but spec Turbo products to install the Turbo system, and using exactly the procedure dictated by Turbo.
I mentioned that I have numerous balls with this system all installed by the same guy yet it will vary as to whether or not I have tight fit (or too tight a fit!). So what are the variables? If my driller installs the system the same way every time then I am left to wonder if the plastic pieces themselves are always to spec, and/or it's the composition of the BB that is causing the issue depending on the time of year/season.
You mentioned adding tape to the outside of the IS barrel, yes, I have had the occasion to do so, but that was many years ago.
I will tell you a second observation: The IS with the turbo-installed vinyl slug that the shop operator would drill ALWAYS is too snug. I have two that I have to reduce the circumference of the IS (using sandpaper) IOT get them to function properly. My IS with the glued-in custom slug, that's a crap shoot as to whether that is going to stick or not. Fortunately for me, my very first IS with custom slug is the one I use, and fits perfectly in all of my BBs. It's when I have to go to the back-up or one of the other ones I use if my thumb swells (which is infrequent), that I have the good chance of it sticking. But the one where I over-torqued the slug, breaking it free of the IS, was the worst case I have experienced with the sticking problem.
Still waiting/hoping a Turbo rep will weigh-in here.
Length comment, I apologize. I appreciate your comments.
Viper/Joe