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Official FAQ

Here is the official FAQ list for the beginner Powerball user!
http://www.powerballs.com/faq.php

If you havent read the FAQ, please do! Alots of questions such as technique, proper handling, DIY solutions for problems can be found at the official FAQ.

Unofficial FAQ
- New users, do not try to beat the top score right out of the box! Try to figure out the movement first, and learn to master the most efficient technique to keep the ball alive. Then only you can start beating topscores

- Its recommended for first time people to play on bed to avoid the ball overpowering you after you try a "Powerburst". A "Powerburst" is when you try to hit a top score, and put in all your might and strenght to increase the ball speed. But once u used up all your energy, you might not have any energy left to hold the ball as it spins down from your attempt, and as a result of that, it might overpower your hand and jump off. Playing on a bed will prevent your ball from being damaged

- NEVER DROP YOUR BALL ON THE FLOOR! Nuff said . If you do, it'll get two little bumps on the inner track of the powerball where the rotor rotates on. I'll feel like there is two bumps, which makes it less smooth, but other than that, it still works fine .

Powerball introduction video :


(if u cant watch the above video, click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5cM84qSj5o)

A normal beginner perhaps can hit 5000rpm, more veteren can reach about 10000rpm, but this guy break the 16000rpm barrier!! Just look at his muscles when he tries his best to spin. :


Media Download :
Powerball Movie

Opening and cleaning is very easy once you've done it the first time. You should make it a regular habit of cleaning your Powerball, especially if you often use your shirt to stop the ball, or if you do not grip the ball firmly whenever you stop it.

Here is a video on how to open your powerball. Notice how easy it is? Just make sure you put a layer of soft material under the ball to prevent the edges of the ball from chipping when in contact with the table (or hard surface)



Here are a few pictures i took when i was cleaning my powerball


Once i opened up, this greet me. Lots of plastic chips lining up all around the track. This is what causes the uneveness and to a certain extent, vibrations when you are spinning the Poweball.


After i ran my nail round the track once. See how much dirt in total?


Some are on the polycarbonate ring (aka support band). These has to be cleaned too


You have to remove the polycarbonate ring and clean around the rotor as well as the metal rods too. Becareful not to mixup and loose the round and square washers!


Here is how its supposed to be when you put it back


Finally its all cleaned up. It might look like there are some residue but its actually the very very small uneveness cause by bad stopping (not holding firmly). You can further fix it by taking a light to medium grade sandpaper and even out the bumps and valleys.

After doing all these, your powerball will feel much much smoother. Even i was so impressed how much difference cleaning made and i didnt even used the sandpaper yet. Perhaps i will try that next time

* if all you are experiencing is just uneveness and loss of smoothness, its because the build up dust and dirt on the tracks. you can just fix it with a simple clean. read the DIY Opening and Cleaning for a quick fix. and learn to stop the ball properly to prevent the problem from occuring

From time to time you should make an inspection on whether your Powerball internals are damaged. Some of the possible damage caused by wear and tear are :

- Cracked rotor : Check your rotor regularly. If you notice the plastic fins on the side of the rotor to have crack lines, then its time for a change!

- Bent metal axle : This rarely happens, but to test for this, all you need to do is just to spin the rotor with your finger and see whether it makes a smooth complete rotation. If its bent, you'll feel it turns funny every half rotation

- Enlarged polycarbonate ring/support band hole (where the metal rods attaches to) : Remove the polycarbonate ring and see the hole. If its oval shaped or shaped like an 8 figure, its time to change

- Chipped/cracked/bent polycarbonate ring/support band : This is normal wear and tear, but could be sped up much faster if the user DO NOT GRIP FIRMLY the ball while stopping the powerball. You can replace this.

- Chipped/cracked/dented track on the plastic sphere casing : Same as above, and could also be caused by dropping the ball on the floor

Now to ask for replacements, you can
1) email them here : repairs@powerballs.com
2) fill in this form : http://www.powerballs.com/repairs/
Be prepared to show them some picture of the damaged parts as a proof, and when they are satisfied, they should send the replacement parts free of charge