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jimmy

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red zone
« on: September 29, 2006, 02:40:05 AM »
did anybody tame the coverstock for the redzone?  The league shot been changing recently.  The ball just skid to long.  I was thinking about taking it down to 1000grit and light polish, Any suggestion?
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302efi

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Re: red zone
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2006, 11:09:25 AM »
Well if the ball skids too long , then 1000 grit with polish would be weaker then whats on it now. It comes from the factory at 400 grit with polish.

Why no try 1000 or 1500 with no polish ?


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charlest

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Re: red zone
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2006, 12:02:23 PM »
Maybe even take a step backwards, but slowly: try just scuffing it lightly with a green nylon pad (~600 grit) by hand - just enough to remove some to most of the shine, BUT not all of it.

YOu can always take an Abralon pad or some other device to thoroughly change the entire surface.

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HamPster

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Re: red zone
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2006, 01:03:06 PM »
Haven't tried it yet, but 1200 wetsand, or charlest's suggestion would be a good starting point.
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DON DRAPER

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Re: red zone
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2006, 01:06:37 PM »
mine is wetsanded with a 4,000 grit abralon pad and no polish. i'm getting a great ball reaction. the over/under that can occur with highly polished balls is gone and i get a truer read of the ball as it rolls better in the oil and doesn't overreact off the dry.
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cland216

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Re: red zone
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2006, 11:23:11 PM »
What's the upkeep like at 4000?  I always figured the activator cover is relatively soft and needs to stay in lower grits (1500 or less).
Am I wrong by assuming this?
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