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yeehayashi

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Looking for new ball for Nationals
« on: December 27, 2009, 02:45:41 AM »
Guys, I'm looking at getting either the Diamondback or the Siege for use at Nationals in February.  The Diamondback looks like it would be a good choice and is less $$ than a Siege but if any of you have thrown both balls, would I be missing something by buying the Diamondback over the Siege?  I'm also planning to use the RICO layout on this ball as I will use it for sport lane or PBA Experience lane conditions.
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Re: Looking for new ball for Nationals
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2009, 10:20:48 AM »
Given that nobody really knows how the shot is going to play at Nationals, you probably won't get a reply back until it starts, which sounds like it may be too late for you.
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Re: Looking for new ball for Nationals
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2009, 11:31:29 AM »
I would not suggest a RICO layout on either of these balls. They are both in my opinion to smmoth for that layout. You may be different though. The DiamondBack is a little more versitle due the it being a little weaker than the Seige. The Seige is really strong.
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Re: Looking for new ball for Nationals
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2009, 03:25:37 PM »
Going out to nationals you want a benchmark type of ball that will handle some oil.  It is very hard to make a recommendation for you because we don't have enough information about how you throw the ball to be accurate.  However, as a general recommendation I would say the Diamondback would be a better choice than the Siege and the Wild Card may be a better choice than both.  Activator Coverstock is very versatile but the Connexion Cover is also, and it also handles carrydown better than activator.  The Siege may be too much ball.
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yeehayashi

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Re: Looking for new ball for Nationals
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2009, 08:44:48 PM »
Really appreciate the feedback Adam & Chris.  I'm leaning toward the Diamondback but the Wild Card sounds like a real good option.  I average around 16.5 to 17.0 mph with a 320 rev rate and typically match up well with Brunswick equipment.  I'll talk to my ball driller to discuss the layout.  Is the Activator solid coverstock the same one Big B used on the reissue of the Ultimate Inferno?  One of my league teammates has been on a tear with the UI and I'm wondering if I will see a similar kind of ball motion from the Diamondback.
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