Author Topic: AMF XS (Read 6434 times)

goodbrothers · « **on:** February 17, 2010, 10:44:44 AM »

I came across a amf XS nib, I been trying to find some info on this ball so I can punch it up. I'm not sure if it's urethane, symetrical, light oil......etc. I must admit it's a pretty kool looking ball. Anyone with some info on this ball I'd appreciate some feedback.
--------------------
<a href="http://s878.photobucket.com/albums/ab349/man40plus/My%20Bowling%20arsenal/?action=view¤t=4e9db629.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab349/man40plus/My%20Bowling%20arsenal/4e9db629.jpg" border="0" alt="Morich Awesome Flip"></a>

surface_solutions · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2010, 08:21:52 PM »

If it's the Bone colored one, you have a gem on your hands! It's crazy storng on med volume/med length oil. Many people didn't like it because it was too strong...Well know this if I could get another one mine would be drilled 4x4 and just watch that thing go nutz!
--------------------
(616) 690-0590
surface_solutions_proshop@yahoo.com
{Be sure to inlcude _ if sending e-mails or payment to paypal}

ralphiejantz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2010, 08:36:13 PM »

Reactive
Asym core

Pin up over the ring finger CG stacked drilling was a great reaction from this ball

I had the test ball they had sent out before they made this one a production piece and it was black in color and was absolutely amazing I wish I still had it,
they lost a lot of the reaction shape when they added the white to the coverstock

Edited on 2/17/2010 10:05 PM

Walking E · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2010, 08:36:44 PM »

I had the Bone XS and it was a great, great piece for me. I had mine drilled for a hook-set reaction and it worked beautifully. One word of caution: the ball is quite allergic to oil.

--------------------
Official Member of the BrunsTrackColumStormHammEboRotoBuzzAMF Nation!

Also a member of ROB STONE NATION

Juggernaut · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:03:30 PM »

I've got one as well, 14lb (14lb-1oz) with 4.5 oz of topweight and a 3.5 inch pin out

.

Been trying to decide whether to drill it or not.
--------------------
Good transactions list in my profile

ILLEGITIMI, NON-CARBORUNDUM!

raiderh20boy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:23:33 PM »

Jugg,
You haven't drilled that thing YET?

--------------------
Use "IT" and BOWL UP A STORM!!

Juggernaut · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:20:06 PM »

quote:
Jugg,
You haven't drilled that thing YET?
--------------------
Use "IT" and BOWL UP A STORM!!

No, not yet

. I was going to drill it right up after getting it, but couldn't make up my mind about the pattern. In the meantime, I got other stuff and just ended up experimenting with those.

The XS occupies a place of honor, proudly displayed at http://www.bowlingballvault.com/companies/1-amf/711-xs . It is 15yrs old, so it'll keep for a while if necessary

--------------------
Good transactions list in my profile

ILLEGITIMI, NON-CARBORUNDUM!

DON DRAPER · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:56:28 PM »

yes, mo pinel did design the cores for the xs series of amf balls.

J_w73 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2010, 12:44:47 AM »

quote:
I'm not positive about this but I think the AMF XS series was designed by Mo Pinel, the main draw back about this ball was it had a Mass Bias that was Not marked, so it was easy to mis-drill these balls back in the day. If you draw a Line from the Pin through the Cg to 6 3/4, this should be the Mb point but because the Mb location is not marked, it's just a guess with these balls.
--------------------
Seahawks Fan!

I would spin it up on a determinator to find the High RG Axis just to make sure... I'm not sure of the quality control on the ball.. i don't think the ball was marketed as an asymmetrical ball I don't know if they oriented the core any particular way..
--------------------
18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

hjk246 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2010, 02:17:17 AM »

Ahhh the XS Bone.What a great ball that was and I only wish I could find one in my area.I've seen some on the racks but all around 16 lbs.Would love to find one around 14 and single drilled.A pain to keep clean but a very strong ball.I miss mine as well as my Triton Elite and Attitude III from Brunswick.Your a lucky guy.

JessN16 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2010, 07:51:34 PM »

I have one that probably has a couple thousand games on it. Great ball. I still break it out and use it from time to time.

If you want it to stay reasonably clean, you're going to have to polish it. If you leave it matte finish or sand it, it will look like an ashtray after 5 minutes of use.

Jess

fluff33 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2010, 08:07:29 PM »

The white xs ball is an asymetric reactive resin.

hjk246 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2010, 03:03:56 AM »

I wish I could find one in 14lbs.I found a couple on the racks at the lanes I bowl in but both were too heavy.It was a great ball.

J_w73 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:45:54 AM »

16 lb'er on EBay for those that are intersted.. Reserve not met at $88

http://cgi.ebay.com/16-AMF-XS-Bone_W0QQitemZ320495122875QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBowling?hash=item4a9eff79bb#ht_500wt_1182
--------------------
18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

johns811 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:58:20 AM »

When those got discontinued, I bought a case for around $100. Guess I should have held on to a couple of them.

Author Topic: AMF XS (Read 6434 times)

goodbrothers

AMF XS

surface_solutions

Re: AMF XS

ralphiejantz

Re: AMF XS

Walking E

Re: AMF XS

Juggernaut

Re: AMF XS

raiderh20boy

Re: AMF XS

Juggernaut

Re: AMF XS

DON DRAPER

Re: AMF XS

J_w73

Re: AMF XS

hjk246

Re: AMF XS

JessN16

Re: AMF XS

fluff33

Re: AMF XS

hjk246

Re: AMF XS

J_w73

Re: AMF XS

johns811

Re: AMF XS