Health of rubber with old balls

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Benzene Chiral Asked 8 years ago

Hihi Pingskills, my friend gave me a stash of 1971 balls which are very old and have brown spots (probably mould) growing on it. Will it damage the rubber faster?

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Benzene,

I don't think the ball will damage the rubber but they are probably the smaller 38mm ball which is different to the 40mm which is commonly used now.

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Benzene Chiral Posted 8 years ago

Thanks coach!

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