mgreenfield
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Used tennis balls are readily available from tennis clubs where they throw them out by the dozens. Problem is that tennis balls are just 2oz weight, ....which gives them a poor feel in the sling. You can inject them with water or wrap them with duct tape to bring them to (say) 3oz or more. At that weight they make great practice ammo, ...heavy enough to give a good feel in the sling, "fluffy" enough not to go too far. Big enough to find again. BTW, I puncture them to reduce bounce.
BUT at that weight they pack a real wallop when they hit anything at close range, so they probably should not be used against anything living, unless you intend to do permanent damage.
NOTE: At digs there have been uncovered ancient glandes weighing an ounce or less. I dont think anybody here has yet figured out how to pitch these light weights though. I've tried, but with very poor results. Big advantage to pitching light weights because a lot more shots per pound of ammo carried in the bag.
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