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98custom

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N Code Question
« on: July 18, 2009, 02:51:06 AM »
I currently have a break solid drilled pin over ring and kicked slightly out,  CG just above thumb (4.5in pin) and, MB in thumb. I'm looking for something to fit below this on more of a medium pattern. Is the N Code too much ball?

I've been hearing great things about it and would love to try one but don't want to end up with something that's so close to my break that it's not worth having both.

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A_P_K

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Re: N Code Question
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2009, 10:58:18 AM »
For me the Break solid fit under the N Code.

My Break solid is drilled pin over the ring about 1" with the MB right of the thumb about 2".  This ball gave me pretty good length, real clean up front for a solid.  I had the surface at 2000ab as well because I have high ball speed.  The reaction was semi length and flip for me and it was at times unpredictable of the spot.

My N Code is drilled pin over the ring about 1.5", right of that about 1" directly over the MB which is about 3" right of the thumb.  It is a blem with a pin length of 5.5"  I took the cover to 800 grit.  Hands down this ball is a monster and I can't even use it on anything less than fresh upper mediums.  If the heads start to go it can still make it clean through the fronts but it revs up way hard and just hooks quickly.  It loves carrydown and cuts through it like a knife through melting butter.  It is not as flippy as the Break but still gets good length with a powerful arc.  

But that's how I have them, just got another N Code that will be laid out weaker to better compliment my Code.  I'm sure you can manipulate the layout and cover to achieve the reaction and placement you are looking for.

FYI having both N Codes allowed me to get rid of my Break.
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: N Code Question
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2009, 10:59:07 AM »
I had 3 Break's solids and still have an N-Code way too close in fact stronger than two of the BS in mid's.

Break Pearl had one of those would be a better choice or a break point pearl.

JessN16

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Re: N Code Question
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2009, 05:35:29 PM »
I have the following in my arsenal right now (from strongest to weakest, and "weak" is a relative term because none of these are truly weak): Break S75, Nkryption Code (with polish) and then the Break Pearl.

In box finish, I suspect an N-Code is going to be a very strong ball. But I polished mine with Storm ReactaShine and it's a perfect ball for mediums.

The key is the surface prep, though. Don't buy an N-Code and throw it in box finish and expect it to be much weaker than a Break.

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Re: N Code Question
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2009, 07:08:36 AM »
My NCode is drilled like APK's Break only my MB is right next to the thumb.  I get really good length and super clean through the front.  Crazy hard turn left, about the only worries that I have is when there is longer and heavier oil I need to groove in a track then it's good almost all day.  

I haven't thrown a Break but I will swear up and down about the N'Code.  Easily one of the best and most versital balls that I have ever owned.
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