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SVstar34

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Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« on: August 28, 2014, 06:45:28 PM »
How does the Blue Ringer compare to the original Melee?

I've never really liked the look of the reaction from the Melee that I've seen in videos or in person as it seems to really lope downlane.
I'm looking for a smoother reaction but not as strong as the Melee Cross unless you guys would suggest a Cross with polish.
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kidlost2000

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2014, 08:29:05 PM »
Avoid the red Melee. Any Ringer is a better ball for the money. The blue Ringer is the strongest of the three in this series. The blue is a great ball. Mine was stronger then expected but in a good way. Drilled with a 2.5" pin to pap it handles oil no problem. It and the Platinum make a great one-two punch.
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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2014, 08:32:02 PM »
that blue ringer looks awesome. super smooth with high enough RG for THS
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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2014, 08:34:53 PM »
I agree with Kidlost2000. Get the Blue Ringer. Better ball for the money -- the entire Ringer series is for that matter. I have my Blue Ringer drilled with an aggressive pin-down layout. I've yet to use mine on a sport compliant/flat pattern, but I have used it in pot games and have done quite well ($$$) with it.
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SVstar34

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2014, 08:46:07 PM »
I was already leaning towards the Ringer. Thanks guys
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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014, 08:43:11 AM »
Just a note, you need to compare apples to apples.  The Blue Ringer is a great piece but keep in mind that it comes at a much more aggressive surface finish.  The coverstock on the Melee is stronger and if you put them to the same surface, the Melee will handle oil a little better, especially downlane. 

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SVstar34

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2014, 10:40:09 AM »
I don't know if the Melee would really handle oil that much better. The Cross for sure would but the original I have doubts on that.

I was considering both at the same surface in my mind just didn't put it down here.
If I could get a Brute early I wouldn't have a question of what ball to get. I don't really feel like waiting...so I was looking at other options
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kidlost2000

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2014, 11:58:59 AM »
The Melee and Blue Ringer on the same layout for me were night and day different. I tried everything surface-wise to get a satisfactory reaction on the Melee before getting rid of it quickly. Had two other people locally tell me they had the same results and disappointment. I just drilled a Melee Cross and it is far more impressive then the original.
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SVstar34

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2014, 12:15:33 PM »
What do you think about a Melee Cross with a weaker layout and polish? If I did that I'd probably go with a layout like 60 x 5 x 60/70
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kidlost2000

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2014, 12:53:42 PM »
Give me a week still breaking in the Cross
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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2014, 01:22:11 PM »
Got anything on the LT-48? I just realized I missed that one.
I feel like it would be similar to the Ringer maybe a little more reaction downlane
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kidlost2000

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2014, 03:07:46 PM »
Two undrilled so im not sure.
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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2014, 03:45:57 PM »
I've been told since I love my red melee, that I would absolutely love the LT even more. Staffers tell me the LT is  smooth like the red melee, but it's a bit later and drives through the deck better.

LT vs ringer, I have no clue as there are not many ringers being used where I throw.
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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2014, 09:11:14 PM »
The LT 48 is NOT smooth at my wet dry house shot!

It has a highly responsive backend.  Many are scuffing to slow it down off the side.

On the other hand a ball like a Meanstreak Beatdown, A Rotogrip Grand Illusion are very smooth and constant!

Anyone compared a Ringer Blue solid to the Meanststreak Beatdown?  My guess is more board coverage in the back to the Meanstreak Beatdown vs Ringer.

Anyone?

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Re: Blue Ringer vs. Melee?
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2014, 09:41:10 PM »
I have a Beatdown and a Blue Ringer on the same layout and so far they are extremely close. The Ringer Solid is much more ball then expected.

In terms of smooth that can be controlled by layout and surface for many bowling balls. If you have a lot of friction then a shiny surface will do what they do best and react quickly. Less shine slower response to friction as you observed.
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