What is much better? Regular lock pins versus ball lock pins? I think i’ll give my recommendation on the ball lock pin instead of the regular. It’s grip is much intact and it is quite modern in a way that it looks good too. I remembered the time when I was in a great need on pins because my pants teared between my legs while I was on a mall. I just go right straight inside a bookstore and buy myself a pin to keep my pants from exposing my boxers. Those were the days.