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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.4
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Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not standard size in my review

Liked the adjustability and the manufacturing quality of the brass cylinder and stainless ball. DID NOT like the fact the metal for the latch was thinner and the Chinese designer decided to shave an 1/8th off the standard dimensions of such a device as normally would be found (or milled into a bat wing door set) in America. Too narrow in one dimension. Too wide in another. The screw holes are just a touch too closely spaced. The latch is way to narrow to serve as a direct replacement for an…

Pros
  • This installs in minutes and is of good quality.
Cons
  • Product was as described; however, they sent me a used package. Picture attached.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Replacement best in my review

I had two doors that had this type of closure, both had failed and thus the doors obviously wouldn't stay closed. Bought these to replace the failed ones and found them to be a perfect replacement with an added feature, they can be adjusted to get the right "tension" in the ball to hold the doors closed better. I found these to be outstanding replacements and thus would highly recommend!

Pros
  • Easy replacement part
Cons
  • May not work well for doors that are frequently opened and closed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Useless items. Too big

Too large and doesn’t match listing. Bought these and waited for handyman. He finally arrived today and said they were way too big for top of doors. Found out after return window. Now stuck with these items.

Pros
  • Easy install
Cons
  • May not provide enough security for valuable items

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Hardware great, paint color doesn't last.

These were perfect replacements for the 30 year old hardware in the house we just bought and are renovating. But the catch plate paint scratches off so easily that it's missing paint before we could even test if they would hold the doors. That was a disappointment seeing as I'm spend $100k on renovation work and the smallest thing to replace in the house looks bad. I ordered a few extra so I'll try another plate from another set and see if it's any better. May have to re-paint them myself.

Pros
  • Replaced the old ones, easy to install.
Cons
  • Ball catch may be difficult to adjust

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install and they are, so far, workimg great

These are working great and were relatively easy to install. The only complaint I have is that they are a little difficult to adjust after getting them installed. Not sure how they'd make it easier.Overall, they get the job done.

Pros
  • easy to install and worked as well as the originals
Cons
  • May cause scratches or damage to door surface

Revainrating 5 out of 5

smooth as silk good for me

so happy I bought this = the one my contractor installed constantly sprung loose - this one was easy to install and the door opens and cloes very smoothly --- I hope it lasts

Pros
  • Product works fine, good quality. Delivery was late due to the mail problems here
Cons
  • May interfere with other door hardware

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install and fixed closet doors

My closet door has swung open because of a faulty ball catch for years. I didn’t even know that phrase, but now after searching for closet door latch, and dropping the ball catch into the existing hole, it works like a charm. Satisfying repair.

Pros
  • Easy replacement
Cons
  • Catch may not stay in place for heavy doors

Revainrating 5 out of 5

QUALITY! Low $! Nearly Self-Installs, Fast Delivery!

Beautiful brass, incl sharp and right sized screws. Heavy, solid, metal quality. Ball and spring move smoothly and easily. The flat-head adjustment plug on the cylinder bottom is metal, not plastic, with a wide and deep slot for easy turning. I highly recommend this product. All pros, no cons.

Pros
  • Works great
Cons
  • May require additional tools for installation

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worked out great! good for me

I have these closet doors that require this piece and I was so glad to find these online--I could not find them at my local Loews store. I installed myself. Not difficult. Work great! Sue R.

Pros
  • Title implied it was cabinet hardware but definitely DOOR hardware not cabinet door.
Cons
  • May require frequent maintenance

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Just cheap - nothing else to say

About 2/3rds the thickness of the hardware it was replacing. It will do the job until I can find the proper replacement hardware. Also no screws were included, despite the description.

Pros
  • This is very sturdy and well made. It works great with my closet doors
Cons
  • May not be effective for doors with uneven surfaces

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good hardware best in my review

These are not made of super heavy duty metal. However, they do the job just great and easy to install and adjust. They are a good product for where they are used (usually top of the door where you don't see them). Good value for the money.Be careful not to bend the metal plate that the ball canister screws into. If it bends very much it makes the ball canister very difficult to screw into it. In other words, don't tap on the plate with a hammer when cutting out the slot in the door. This will…

Pros
  • It's value for money and also easy to install. It could be a little more thicker to hold more firmly.
Cons
  • Ball catch may be difficult to operate for children or elderly

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Used on a boat to hold the rudder down.

Installed easily on the wood of my rudder and its housing. Keeps things lined up nicely under normal pressure and clicks back in place without a fight after the rudder is kicked loose.

Pros
  • Worked as expected.
Cons
  • May be easily bypassed by an intruder

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to retrofit old ball latches

These are the closest things to the ones the builder installed when they built the house 17 years ago. The old ones are worn and the balls fall out frequently; I've been searching for replacement mechanisms (ball, spring, & cap) for over a year. These are close enough to get the job done.

Pros
  • Excellent fair purchase; great quality! Exactly as described.
Cons
  • May not match existing hardware

Revainrating 5 out of 5

improvement in function

Funny, I didn't think I needed to review a simple spring latch, but compared to the ones they replaced, itwas a quantum leap in quality of function. They fit into the same cutout, but the ball can easily be raised orloward, and yes, the ball pressure can be adjusted too, from the bottom screw. I wanted the doors toeasily open and close, so no extra pressure was needed, but it you want to make the ball latch more secure,and more difficult for a child to open, simply screw the adjustment screw in

Pros
  • Very easy to install. Solved my door problem
Cons
  • Can only be used for closet doors, not exterior doors

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Better Design and good quality

This is better than other ball door catch. The design prevents the ball from falling in side the door. I have 3 or 4 balls inside one door over last 15 years.

Pros
  • Easy install. Feels like it will last, has a good solid metal feel.
Cons
  • May require frequent adjustments to stay effective

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't forget you installed them

Sounds silly but I find myself twisting the doorknob before I open the door which does nothing. The product is easy to install and once adjusted [easy to adjust] works nice. Worth the money.

Pros
  • Very good quality, sturdy, good spring, will last for years
Cons
  • May not provide enough resistance for forceful entry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Work like a charm, easy to install

I've used these on other doors as well and they work great. The best feature is that these are easily adjusted. During spring it starts to warm up in the South and wood expands. The prior latches were installed by the builder and couldn't be adjusted. They kept breaking as we had to pull hard to open the closet doors. These just screw up and down. They install with two screws and slide into the existing hole. If you don't have similar latches, you'll have to drill into the top of the door but…

Pros
  • Product was great!
Cons
  • May not be a cost-effective solution for securing closet doors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Work fairly well for my opinion

In their defense, the cylinder diameter was a bit smaller than my hole preexisting in my doors, so to get them centered was a bit iffy. However, they work well, the ball and mechanism below seem very solid and were lubed well. I think they're pricey for what you get, but the best value I could find among what ebay has to offer. All needed parts were included for all the sets included in the multi-package. I've only had them in for a couple of weeks and the doors are not used often so I probably

Pros
  • Was exactly what I needed. Easy install and works great.
Cons
  • May require additional drilling for installation