Answered: Large Ball Inflation and <G13>

[edjubuh]

Large Balls – A red or blue, approximately spherical, inflatable, soft plastic Scoring Object with an overall diameter of 15.5-16.5”. Each Large Ball weighs approximately 0.9 lbs. Note: Teams should be prepared to handle large balls of any size within the stated range.

**<G13> **Field tolerances may vary by as much as ±1”, except where otherwise noted, so teams must design their Robots accordingly.

I had similar questions to this thread, but would also like a clarification on the above rules. You have previously stated that large balls should be inflated to 15.5", yet <G13> states that field tolerances may vary by as much as 1". With that in mind, would large balls as small as 14.5" be allowed? I would suspect not, but would appreciate your ruling.

Thanks in advance,
Elliot

[Karthik]

I had similar questions to this thread, but would also like a clarification on the above rules. You have previously stated that large balls should be inflated to 15.5", yet <G13> states that field tolerances may vary by as much as 1". With that in mind, would large balls as small as 14.5" be allowed? I would suspect not, but would appreciate your ruling.

Here’s what <G13> states, with some pertinent text bolded.

<G13> Field tolerances may vary by as much as ±1”, except where otherwise noted, so teams must design their Robots accordingly.

In the case of the Large Ball, the manual notes that balls should be within 15.5" and 16.5", thus this is the expected range.

[edjubuh]

That’s what I thought. Thank you, Karthik!

[Karthik]

That’s what I thought. Thank you, Karthik!

You’re welcome!