You base this on what? The cost of the raw materials? Well hell, i can go buy THE best ingredients and still make a thoroughly shitty cake. In fact i'll guarantee it. Cyclop are Chinese and they're not cheap. Its the PROCESS not just the materials that make quality balls. You want to buy cheap balls then go ahead. Considering how long a good set lasts $350bux is looks pretty good to me.
How dare they charge $350.00 for Chinese Balls. BTW if you take care of stuff, it last, I have an old Bicycle I bought New in 94, still ride it.
When I retired to AZ someone said heat would kill it, it would DELAMINATED, total BS story.