Originally Posted by FrustratedFinFan

I agree that you can usually tell if a base is worth your time after a few minutes of simple tweaks (I tend to flash the bases with a lighter, then apply pressure to the rear prongs primarily....the amount of pressure and curl depends on whether I want strength or speed and the kind of base). I then attempt to match the base to a player whose pose or center of gravity will work with that base. However, sometimes after that, I can spend up to a half hour making more small tweaks to get the base to go straight, or arc like I want it to. Since I am relatively new to the game....I have made some gems....but also ruined more than my share of bases! I am improving with time. Specialty stuff....like ITZ dials....frankenstein bases....mixing and matching dials and shells....that can add more time to the tweak. However, there is nothing as satisfying as creating a great player/base combo with your own hands!!