It actually rolled better when re-assembled. but just don't whiiizzzz (does that make any sense?) The bearings look to be in good shape and spin smooth. maybe it's breaking up the dried out lube and it's gumming up ? maybe more treatments? maybe a better lube (xiao2's contact cleaner/lube or some liquid teflon like lube?)
it's like the lube is actually slowing it down. They were quieter/smoother but didn't really roll very well. only thing is the bearings I lubed, rolled worse. so I picked up some 3 in 1 oil and lubed a few of the bearings. it rolled great up and down but a little shakey left to right. I picked up a refurb betson/imperial3' trackball. note I looked at this thread, here and and here I also visited bobroberts Tball tips sectionĪnyways.
