Virtual Gravity dead?

**trizzypballr** · 04-01-2010, 11:27 PM

I noticed it also has a cleaning mode. Is it important to clean it first, or just do the 2 sanding modes?

Also can anyone tell me what to set a Roto Grip Saturn on, that was changed to 800 grit surface when I got it? I noticed there is a 500, and a 1000. I love the ball the way it is so I didnt want to actually change the surface, just wanted to revive it

**Strike Domination** · 04-03-2010, 06:41 PM

I don't know what kind of cleaning the Surface Factory does but I'm guessing it applies a spray cleaner. If you don't want to change the surface of your Saturn I think you can just use the clean option. For the Virtual Gravity, do the 500 then 4000 like Bill said. If it truly is dead the clean option isn't going to help but if you take it to that surface you should find out for sure if something is wrong.

**trizzypballr** · 04-03-2010, 10:35 PM

1 huge issue, our machine only goes up to 2000 grit? Its a new machine id assume, its new to our house at least, and the machine looks brand new...

**trizzypballr** · 04-03-2010, 10:46 PM

Curiousity, are these the type of ball spinners you need to change surfaces at home yourself? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vertex-1-2-hp-Bo...item1e5b403eae

How hard is it to do?

**Strike Domination** · 04-04-2010, 04:07 AM

Yep those are the kind. There's other brands too. I don't think it's too hard to do if you know what you're doing. People often have the local pro shop teach them I think.

**Zuneworld911** · 04-05-2010, 06:17 PM

I have had the same problem it seems like it has just died and quick giving me a good reaction for some reason

**DanielMareina** · 04-07-2010, 04:14 PM

As far as a clean option, cleaning a ball is good to do, but not necessary prior to resurfacing. It should be used every 30-50 games or so and have the surface touched up every 60-75 games. 800 Grit surface is a gray scotchbrite pad. Your pro shop guy should have one available because it is used for all Storm equipment that gets polished to 1500 grit. As for only going to 2000 grit, that is very strange. Every high performance ball on the market right now practically is 4000 grit. I would ask your pro shop guy next time you see him and see what he says. I hope that cleared everything up.

**DanielMareina** · 04-07-2010, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by trizzypballr

Curiousity, are these the type of ball spinners you need to change surfaces at home yourself? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vertex-1-2-hp-Bo...item1e5b403eae

How hard is it to do?

It is really easy to do. The key is to give equal pressure at all times, and to do every side for the same amount of time. The best part about it is if you don't like the outcome, just toss it back on and start again. You just have to be real careful about flat spotting a ball. This can be done by staying on one part of the ball for too long. Your hand should continue to move the entire time you are in contact with the ball. I will attached a link on an ealier post to a maintenance poster from Storm that lays it out pretty nicely. Check it out and I will answer any other questions you have.