The N'code is starting to scare me. Some people say it outflips the others I'm interested in and others say it won't flinch, about 1/2 & 1/2 I'd say.

I know where I can get an N'Code for an awesome price, but not the other two. I may just have to take the chance.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!

I've had both the Break Pearl and the N-Code.  The N-Code is definately stronger than the Break pearl in the back.  Because I don't have enough ball speed and don't see enough oil, the N-Code is just too strong for me.

One of my teammates (A_P_K) had all 3 (BP, N-C and Solaris).  He sold the Solaris already (didn't like carrydown at all) after a week or so as it didn't do much for him.  His N-Code is much stronger than the BP off the spot also.  He just picked up a Break solid which is at 2000 and Snake Oil so we'll get to see how that reacts tonight at league.  I'm sure he'll chime in when he sees this thread.

i have all three.  and i'll try and explain each reaction.

N'code
Drilling--4 1/4 pin to pap X 4 3/4 mb to pap
Pin 3 3/4 over midline
x-hole 2" down pap on val
surface-oob

versatile ball, accepts cover changes well.  glides through the heads with a nice strong move on the backend.  on a fresh 39ft shot on brunswick anvilane i play around 3rd arrow with breakpoint around 5.  as the shot breaks down i could move more left and bounce it off the the dry and know it would recover.

Break Pearl
Drilling--almost identical to the N'code
surface-oob

with this piece the reaction shap was the same as the N'code but i am 4 boards right at feet and playing 2nd arrow.  now the BP is alot quicker off the friction than the N'code.  kind of giving you an over/under reaction, but in reality its just that if the BP sniffed friction it gave you a snap reaction.  but if you got it to your breakpoint it was money.  the ball was too touchy for me so it sits on the bench until i decide on surface.

Solaris
Drilling--3 3/4 pin to pap X 3 1/4" cg to pap
Pin  3" above midline
x-hole 2" down pap on val
surface-oob

with this piece i waited to drill until others reported.  some say it didnt like carrydown, others said it went long and couldnt recover, and some said it was a strong piece.  so decided to do something i've never done and thats drill it strong and see what type of reaction i get.

well.....this ball is a BEAST!  on the same house shot as thrown with the N'code and BP, the Solaris plays between 4th/5th arrow with breakpoint around 10.  i am able to open up the lanes and play my power game.  the Solaris is effortless through the front, nice midlane and very strong move to the pocket.  If anyone bowls on Brunswick Anvilanes, they know how slick it can play.  last two weeks on my mens league, very few play inside and many complain about not getting the rock to the hole, and the Solaris caught alot of attention as many asked about it.  the ball speaks for itself.

if you wanted a piece that went 40ft and moved left in a hurry, the Solaris is extreme off the friction.  but as with any ball/layout, it all depends on who is throwing it and on what lanes/conditions.  i'm gonna take a trip this weekend to the lanes and film the Solaris in action for all to see the beast.

sorry for long post.
hope this helps


Edited on 2/5/2009 6:18 PM