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TJFreaky24

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I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« on: December 27, 2005, 08:35:34 AM »
I have money in hand ready to order a new ball as a Christmas present. I really can't decide which ball to get to add to my arsenal. See profile for which one I should get. I've heard great things about both. I primarily use my Smokin Inferno, so I'm looking for something that gives me a different look on the lanes from that. As of now I'm leaning towards the Absolute because from what I've heard it will have slightly less backend and rolls a bit earlier. I think if this is true it will give me a much different look than the Smokin I have now. Please help me so I can order soon.
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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2005, 04:38:34 PM »
Get the Absolute first then later get the Vapor Zone once u find out which spot you need it to fill because the Vapor is easier to fine tune.
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laner7pin

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2005, 04:52:01 PM »
I have both and drilled different. AI drilling (4 1/2 x 3 3/4 pin 2" above mid) is more flippy on the back while my Vapor (4 1/2 x 3 1/4 pin 0" above, almost Rico) is very smooth and continous. Both are at 2000 Abralon surface. Vapor has more options due to Asym core (and $40 cheaper), I would go that route. It should compliment your Smoking nicely.
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TJFreaky24

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2005, 05:04:54 PM »
Price isn't a concern. The Vapor is only about $20 cheaper via buddies where I plan to purchase from. I'm making the purchase solely on performance.
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Cranking_Inferno

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2005, 05:10:23 PM »
absolute is a particle shell.. particles dont last... this is the only Inferno I will NOT buy, and it for that reason alone.
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a_ak57

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2005, 05:12:13 PM »
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absolute is a particle shell.. particles dont last... this is the only Inferno I will NOT buy, and it for that reason alone.

First off, the absolute is NOT particle.  I have no idea where you got that from.  And second off, the particle ball-death thing is pretty much a myth.  That only happens to people who never clean their equipment and wonder why it dies...
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TJFreaky24

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2005, 06:25:35 PM »
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AI and Vapor are identical except for the core.  It really gets down to whether you want a little more versatility with the AI, or a little more fine tuning out of the Vapor.  I don't think you can go wrong with either one.  I have found Brunswick asymetrical cores to be more condition specific when it comes to carrying.  If I was bowling on quite a few different conditions, I would opt for the AI.


I'm looking for something that is versatile. What exactly do you mean by the fine tuning of the Vapor?
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a_ak57

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2005, 06:37:47 PM »
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AI and Vapor are identical except for the core.  It really gets down to whether you want a little more versatility with the AI, or a little more fine tuning out of the Vapor.  I don't think you can go wrong with either one.  I have found Brunswick asymetrical cores to be more condition specific when it comes to carrying.  If I was bowling on quite a few different conditions, I would opt for the AI.


I'm looking for something that is versatile. What exactly do you mean by the fine tuning of the Vapor?
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He is talking about the asymmetry of the Vapor.  You know, how the PSA adds another dimension to laying out the ball, therefore being able to fine tune more.
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TJFreaky24

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2005, 06:50:30 PM »
So, in laymens terms, it gives you more options to drill with because of the core?
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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2005, 07:13:03 PM »
One thing I have found to be true is that inconsistent release is a big problem if using an asymmetrical ball.  A little too much behind the ball, or around it, thumb out late. All of these things will make you wish for a symmetrical ball on a bad night...lol.  I also agree with Bob in that if you bowl on a wide variety of lanes and lane conditions a smoother, more predictable reaction is always a plus.  Just my two cents of course

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UCFKnight300

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2005, 08:17:43 PM »
I like the symmetrical core of the absolute, but have seen nothing but awesome rolling vapor's so far.  Just up to you weather you want symmetrical or assymetrical.
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TJFreaky24

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2005, 09:56:35 PM »
this has not made my choice any easier
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laufaye

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2005, 10:00:09 PM »
Vapor !!!

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TJFreaky24

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Re: I can't decide! Absolute or Vapor?
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2005, 10:39:09 PM »
I'm gonna go with the Vapor. Thanks for the help.
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