More Than Paint Goes Into Each Ball
“ It ’ s a food-grade product ,” Muller said . “ I don ’ t think people realize that what they are shooting is actually a gel cap .”
And these gel caps are softer until they are cured , he said .
“ The humidity from the liquid inside of the ball is fighting to get out , so the air conditions outside determine the strength and consistency of the shell . That curing stops at some point , and the shell starts to oxidize .”
That oxidation is the science behind what determines the thickness of the shell , and a large contributor to determining the grade of the paint , but contrary to popular belief , the grade of the paint is not a reflection of quality , but rather a distinction of its made and what conditions it is intended for .
Opie went deep into the differences of paint grades for us .
“ Our most brittle [ Five Star ] brands will break 80- 100 % in the hottest , most humid conditions ,” he said . “ This paint should be stored in 60 to 80 degree [ fahrenheit ] temperatures at low humidity for optimum performance . Temps below this might have brittleness issues and could cause barrel breaks .”
Three- and Four-Star paint is similar to its temperamental Big Brother , but less of a faberge egg , and more resilient to higher-pressure guns and exposure to lower temperatures .
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