[Electric Coach]

I ran more tests with these new Diamond Directionals. When mounted on a traditional figure such as a Haiti Repro lineman, the base doesn’t do well in the battle at the line of scrimmage.

When this base is mounted on a Football Figures.com lineman, the base can consistently compete with my best defensive linemen, some of which are mounted on boiled bases.

As some coaches have said, the base lacks control in that the dial can’t be turned. Here at Electric Coach Training Camp, linemen must be able to turn left and right. If coaches want that control at lineman using this base, coaches are going to have to physically alter the base. Currently, the only possible alteration that I see is using the dial from a Miggle base, which fits perfectly. I have yet to find that one dial that will give me the strength that can compete at the line of scrimmage.

In regards to tweaking the prongs, heat does not help to gain strength in this type of base. Heat does help to increase speed because the plastic is hardened from it cooling. Since I like a balance of speed and strength, I stick to using my pliers and hobby scissors. Doing that produces a smooth moving base with decent strength to play cornerback, running back, tight end and receiver.

Depending on the type of figures you use will determine how versatile this base can be. Overall, the base as is even with tweaking is not a base for linemen, linebackers, or safeties.

Maurice

The Electric Coach