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LuckyLefty

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Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« on: October 24, 2006, 03:58:30 PM »
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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #16 on: October 26, 2006, 08:09:58 PM »
I have the feeling Orbit Extreme is "Enhanced Superflex".  Maybe a stronger resin base, or a light load of particle that they aren't telling us about.  I have a friend who is a new AMF Staffer who was released by Storm Amatuer Staff.  He loved the original Eraser and said the Orbit Extreme is the closest replacement going for it.  He says it's the strongest piece you can find in the midlane for $100.  Definately not 45 feet worth of skid and 5 feet worth of flip like the other low end pieces out there.

I got to see one on the lanes last weekend in a scratch tournament by a staffer and it definately performed on a tough flatter PBA condition.  The Orbit is essentially a glow version of the Wild.  Those can either be darts(if drilled weak), very herky-jerky(if drilled strong), or nice skid/flip pieces for the heavy handed guys with lower than average speed.  This particular friend of mine never really touches the low end equipment of any manufacturer because his revrate needs a ball to pick up in the midlane, but he does have three of these so far, if that tells you guys anything.
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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2006, 08:58:30 PM »
If memory serves me correctly, all the Extreme is, is a Dry Heat in different form.  To get some sort of an idea what this ball is capable of, look at the reviews for the Dry Heat.  It should remind you of the old original Purple Beast, or similar to it.
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2006, 02:46:27 AM »
It looks like it has a flare on the similar looking core.

About 1/2 of the way from the Desert heat to the heat blast.
.20 Desert Heat.  Like .35 this orbit extreme and .4X for the heat blast!

My guess is the orbit extreme to the desert heat would be similar to the sonic boom in comparison to the sonic x.  Very similar difference in differential.

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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2006, 06:12:17 AM »
I just drilled up my Xtreme and I must say that this is the best ball on the market for the price. Good length, strong arcing backend, and the carry is just unreal!! I've been bowling amazing with it (240 or so for 15 game).

It'll be a great ball to have if you have some hand to put behind it.
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #20 on: October 27, 2006, 11:12:44 AM »
Big...what's your drilling.?

Or do you have a review yet?

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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #21 on: October 27, 2006, 02:06:55 PM »
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It looks like it has a flare on the similar looking core.

About 1/2 of the way from the Desert heat to the heat blast.
.20 Desert Heat.  Like .35 this orbit extreme and .4X for the heat blast!

My guess is the orbit extreme to the desert heat would be similar to the sonic boom in comparison to the sonic x.  Very similar difference in differential.

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It basically has the old Coral Triton core. Best performing ball on the market at the price point PERIOD. They might be coming out with another color for the Orbit Extreme for those whom do not care for the current color that's offered.
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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2006, 04:14:53 PM »
The Orbit Extreme has the core shape of the dry heat, didn't check the #'s to see if it is the same. The original Orbit is built like a Scout, but uses a "plate" instead of a pancake.

So the Orbit and Orbit Extreme are not the same at all.
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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2006, 06:01:52 PM »
i used a 2" pin and put it above the bridge/ring finger. kicked the CG out a hair...the reaction is strong, but easy to control...good for medium to dry and even plays well on carrydown a little...not sure why
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Re: Any comments on the orbit exreme...or orbit?
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2006, 02:58:07 PM »
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i used a 2" pin and put it above the bridge/ring finger. kicked the CG out a hair...the reaction is strong, but easy to control...good for medium to dry and even plays well on carrydown a little...not sure why
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Did you need a weight hole for that?

Given a 2" pin, the drilling instructions that require at least 1" between pin and any hole (for warranty reasons), and finger inserts in the range of 31/32", wouldn't that make the static weights off?
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