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Title: Stern Pinballs
Post by: pinball god on May 29, 2016, 10:59:12 AM
My GB won't be too far away now. I recall hearing Stern pinballs are rubbish. Why I don't know. Firstly to the nib stern guys, do you recommend replacing the nib balls immediately or not? Secondly, is there better balls than others to buy in oz or os (pref oz) as GB has 12 balls. Thirdly, should I replace the 6 captive balls or only the trough ones?

Thanks
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: Strangeways on May 29, 2016, 11:27:28 AM
Remove the factory ball bearings and buy the premium balls.
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: pinball god on May 29, 2016, 11:35:08 AM
Remove the factory ball bearings and buy the premium balls.
you got some
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: oldskool1969 on May 29, 2016, 11:57:41 AM
12 BALLS!  $$(

Second mortgage to replace them right there. Have to be premium high carbon balls for the magnets too. You would hope that Stern have listened to the people and use better balls now.
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on May 29, 2016, 12:06:41 PM
. I recall hearing Stern pinballs are rubbish. Why I don't know.


rust, rusty anything is bad for your game
the last couple of Sterns I looked at had stainless steel ramp flaps, so (hopefully ) you are safe there

rusty balls will chip away at your playfield

always check your balls ;)
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: GORGAR 1 on May 29, 2016, 12:51:02 PM
Only ever had to replace balls in 1 NIB game others have been fine :) Open game clean balls and if you need to replace them there available from pinball life but Nino may be able to help you :) I've never seen rusted ramp flaps in any of my games or friends new pinball games.
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: Toads on May 29, 2016, 03:53:10 PM
Is there a 12 ball multi in this pin?
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: MrMaloo on May 29, 2016, 04:37:40 PM
Is there a 12 ball multi in this pin?

6 captive balls + 6 in the trough
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: Retropin on May 29, 2016, 07:26:37 PM
Is there a 12 ball multi in this pin?

6 captive balls + 6 in the trough

6 captives?? Really?.. that's a lot!
Title: Re: Stern Pinballs
Post by: Wiked on May 30, 2016, 06:58:39 PM
I recall hearing Stern pinballs are rubbish.

You heard right!   #@#

Seriously the factory balls in my old STLE were fine. I guess newer games have been worse.