FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a spike ball;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the spike ball of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the spike ball of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a front view of the spike ball of FIG. 1 turned 90°;
FIG. 5 is rear view of the spike ball of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a right side view of the spike ball of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a left side view of the spike ball of FIG. 8;
FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of a spike ball in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a top view of the spike ball of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the spike ball of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a front view of the spike ball of FIG. 8 turned 90°;
FIG. 12 is a rear view of the spike ball of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a right side view of the spike ball of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a left side view of the spike ball of FIG. 8.
	
	  
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