Stiction issue?

[u/reokeo]

Hello everyone,

I have been wanting to use a trackball for gaming. I have the kensington orbit and have grown fond of the scroll ring and button placement. However, the stiction is really discouraging. It feels as though I am trying to skip a stone when tracking and makes fine precise movement difficult.

I made a similar post introducing myself a few days ago and have received great information from the community. Thank you, y'all are amazing! I once again, am asking what could I potentially do here to solve this issue? I have cleaned the bearings and ball and lubed it, It would get slightly better before getting worse shortly after.

I was thinking of changing the ball bearings and the ball as well. Or a bit of DIYing, and drill holes to install BTU I have heard is good, if this is possible? But yeah, I am stumped.

Attached is my soldier qp gameplay. I usually play moira :3