As I've used mine enough to burn some of the factory polish off, I'm still amazed that it's clean, clean, clean through the heads with great finish. First ball out of the bag!

Its funny alot of people are saying this ball has a pretty strong backend move, similar to the versa maxx. But a few are talking about how super smooth it it, this review and video showed that almost too smooth reaction. BJI experienced the same reaction as Jason. I honestly feel that every ball made from a factory is different, sometimes drastically from the next. Then you figure in different bowling styles and centers, and you have np idea what you may get out of the ball.

Thos video reaction did not leave me interested, but other videos show a much different reaction that I would be more interested in since I have a few pieces that roll super smooth like this. If I were to buy I want that beloved versa maxc reaction everyone always talks about.

This post is in no way dogging the video, I really enjoy your guys videos. I am just kinda confused on how smooth this reaction was compared to 90% of others.

keep the videos coming!!

Its funny alot of people are saying this ball has a pretty strong backend move, similar to the versa maxx. But a few are talking about how super smooth it it, this review and video showed that almost too smooth reaction. BJI experienced the same reaction as Jason. I honestly feel that every ball made from a factory is different, sometimes drastically from the next. Then you figure in different bowling styles and centers, and you have np idea what you may get out of the ball.

Thos video reaction did not leave me interested, but other videos show a much different reaction that I would be more interested in since I have a few pieces that roll super smooth like this. If I were to buy I want that beloved versa maxc reaction everyone always talks about.

This post is in no way dogging the video, I really enjoy your guys videos. I am just kinda confused on how smooth this reaction was compared to 90% of others.

keep the videos coming!!

we were a little surprised by the smoothness as well. our test pattern is a typical house shot, but the centre has added a little volume over the past few months, but its not like they are super tight, and there is a decent back end reaction.

the ringer platinum and mastermind were thrown on the same lane, so you can see that its not the pattern thats made it smooth.

maybe some other videos are shot on a burnt out pair? I'm not sure.

one thing we discussed, is that we think this ball can benefit from a surface change. even at the WSOB it looked like most of the guys that were throwing it, had some of the polish off of it.

~ Jeff

I drilled my Melee 70/4.5/30. It's clean through the fronts and has a strong move at the break. I like it, but the factory surface needs to be scuffed. I visited with Parker Bohn last week, the first thing he told me was "Give it some surface, you'll love the ball." I'll report back after I touch the surface. Oh I'm bowling on a 23.75mL, 43ft house shot on wood lanes  Someone should do a few videos showing a pin up vs. pin down drilling on a few balls.

we will be releasing the video of the Melee surface comparison next week. as jason said, we shot the main video out of the box, hit it with a 4000, 2000, 1000 pad.

stay tuned.