There is a 4.0 Standard
Back in 1995, I created a 3.2 gram standard for teams based solely on Tudor players of the 70's and 80's and early 90's era.
In 1999, I created a 4.4 gram standard which made it an all inclusive-type of standard. In 2000, the standard was reduced to 4.0 grams. What we have noticed in the DFW League, ACEFL, and a few other leagues is that at 4.0 grams, the players perform at a higher level.
When I originally created FF.COM figures, each player was created from 22 NFL stars and 2 College stars and the weights and heights were based on relative proportional weights and heights of their real life counterparts.
For example, the Anchor pose was created from classic left tackle of Erik Williams of the Dallas Cowboys. Williams was about 6 feet 7 and 305 lbs. Therefore, I created a formula to create Williams to be 6 foot 7 in miniature and weigh 305 grams. From that, I used a certain factor that I created and multiplied that by the weight of an average NFL player at that position and came up with the proportionate weights of each figure.
What you will see is that the linemen are the heaviest players we have. The Backers are proportionally about 20-40 lbs less. The DBs and RBs are similar in weight. The WR's are often the lightest players but built in a manner to be the fastest players.
We find that center of gravity is very important in the figures and adding a little adhesive weight to a certain part of the base (underneath) gives the perfect blend of balance and speed.
Police "ing" a style which allows variable weights is very difficult to do. Therefore, the DFW and the TSO stuck with 4.0 grams.
From a scientific point of view, the players perform at a very efficient manner. Players have great acceleration. Their speed is tremendous. Their impact is very intimidating. And the momentum they carry makes you go Wow! In the DFW League, where you have the opportunity to use whatever you want, the players (and I can only speak for FF.COM players) are always among the very best teams in the league. I do know that there is a MARKED and VAST difference between the performance level of 3.2 gram-players and 4.0 gram-players. For us (and I am only speaking of the DFW), where games are fast paced, the 4.0 gram athlete is the best thing we could have ever done.
Just my opinion
Reginald
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