The Arca swiss B-1 is really too TOP heavy for the Gitzo 1228.
Whilst its a useful stopgap measure, if you can afford it, move up to the Gitzo 13XX/14XX/15XX series, and you can see how it easily absorbs/balances the usage of heavy equipment, compared to FOBA/Kirk and many others, and I suspect maybe even against the Acratech (even though i have not used one before, so I won't vouch for that). You basically need a similar set of legs to compare the heads.
The smaller (new) Kirk BH-3 would probably be better balanced on the Gitzo 1228 than the Arca B1. I have tried a friend's (on a Gitzo 13XX not carbon fibre) and it certainly works well holding lenses of 300/4 or 400/5.6 with a pro body attached.
I have tried many ball-heads available in the Singaporean market, and simply, the Arca is still the best around. All those locking up and horror stories are by those whom do not heed the advise of keep the ball loosen in storage. I have used mine for 2 years now, and never had any problems.