t-god,
Then copy & paste the whole thing. Not just what you want. This is what t-god didn't bring over from the Ebonite website:
"As the core's RG differential gets larger (ABC maximum is .080), the effects of static weights lessen. Lower differential cores, like 3 piece pancake cores (Maxims and Gyros), are affected greater by static weights. I have met precious few bowlers that can tell the difference between a ball with 1-ounce negative side weight versus 1 ounce of positive side, especially with today's modern core dynamics and constructions. We have done CATS testing on the ball's overall reaction with different static weights and the results showed no measurable difference of ball reaction. There were far greater reaction differences involved by the bowler's inconsistency of ball speed, rev rate, axis rotation and tilt. The greatest reaction differences came when altering the surface friction of the coverstock."
While the difference in statics may not be absolutely zero, the difference is very small. Once you factor in all the other variables that is listed on Ebonite's website, plus the everchanging lane conditions, the difference shrinks even further.
Personally, I think we have all spent way too much time on this.
Can't we all just say we agree to disagree and let our respective results speak for themselves.
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Thanks verbs just checked to see what's on there and took this off Ebo's website...
Effects of static weights are as follows:
Positive side weight
Increase amount of hook
Negative side weight
Decrease amount of hook
Finger weight
Delays breakpoint
Thumb weight
Causes an earlier breakpoint
Higher topweight
Delays breakpoint, creates sharper backend
Lower topweight
Causes an earlier breakpoint, creates smoother backend
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Larry Verble
Edited on 3/9/2008 11:14 PM
