diff --git a/machinegun.lua b/machinegun.lua
index 05d1a00..50faee1 100644
--- a/machinegun.lua
+++ b/machinegun.lua
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ GUNS = {
     bigball = {
         interval = 0.2,
         projectile = BigBall,
-	speed = 5000,
+	speed = 2000,
         damage = 0
     },