Author Topic: Smash Zone (Read 3322 times)

lefty50 · « **on:** August 13, 2009, 12:46:31 PM »

Quick question. I see the Smash Zone as today's value on bowlingball.com... I know they say the Smash Zone is close to the Original Inferno, but what I'm really after is a replacement to my Absolute Inferno. Would the Smash Zone be a good bet or is there a different recommendation?
Thanks in advance!
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« **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2009, 01:11:17 AM »

The Smash will be cleaner through the heads for many than the Absolute. At least that's what I see with mine. Perhaps a Rattler, pin down and fairly strong in relation to PAP can work. You can always adjust the surface (knock some of the gloss off), too.

The Wild Thing really is a "can't miss" choice for nearly any bowler. You should look into that one. I would imagine that if you're a lefty the Wild Thing could easily be a "1st out of the bag" ball on any conditions due to less traffic on your side.

One of my teammates is lefty and last year we drilled him a Wild Ride (same cover as Wild Thing) and it gave him more room on the lanes than anything else he's owned for years. The Wild Thing is an improvement for most bowlers over the Wild Ride, in my opinion, due to the more forgiving core.

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Edited on 8/14/2009 8:10 AM

BigHorhn · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2009, 11:59:52 AM »

notclay how do you have your smash zone drilled? I just purchased one and would like to use it on a short walled up house shot. I was thinking pin above and in the middle of the fingers cg kicked out slightly. I want it to be a second or third game ball after the oil breaks down on the left side. thanks

« **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:30:29 PM »

BigHorhn,

I tend to drill mine fairly strong in regards to pin-to-PAP, then pin above the fingers if I want it to be more angular off the breakpoint or pin below the fingers if I want a more stable back end reaction.

So, with that in mind you might try 5" - 5 1/2" from your PAP, but BELOW the fingers. This should be a "happy medium" when the lanes dry out because the ball should still get down the lane, but be more controllable the last 10 feet or so.

Placement of the CG will let you decide whether or not an x-hole is needed. Good luck.

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OddBalls · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:32:02 PM »

Couldn't tell you. Mine cracked all the way around the ball affter two games on it..
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BigHorhn · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2009, 03:40:34 PM »

Well I hope that my ball doesn't crack. Thanks notclay, I think I will drill it strong. I was concerned about leaving a lot of 7pins. Maybe I can put the cg in a position where I can still get a little pop even though the pin is low. Thanks again

« **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2009, 10:51:33 AM »

BigHorhn,

The pearl reactive cover will still have plenty of finish for you. It will just be easier to control late. Don't be afraid to go pin down on a pearl reactive. I don't think you'll have 7 pin issues (any more than normal) if you're playing what the lanes are giving you. Just like for us rightys, once in a while we're just going to leave that 10 pin...

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BigHorhn · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:32:35 PM »

notclay I had my Smash zone drilled negative, whatever that means. The pin is above the ring finger about an inch. I don't know where the cg is. The ball has a 3inch pin. Well I can get one game out of it before I have to try something else. I move right and it just comes back harder. I'm looking for something to go under it right now. How about another smash zone with a longer pin or a python. Let me know what you guys think.

« **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:15:07 AM »

In my opinion (again) you should try a pin down layout, and maybe even closer to your PAP to really smooth out the late reaction. From what I'm understanding, you're seeing LOTS of friction.

By going pin above it just makes the reaction more angular (and less predictable) when there's enough dry. Both mt Rattler (Rico) and my Python (4" from PAP and below) are both very strong, yet not jumpy on the back end.

The Python is a bit faster to read friction than the Smash, so you may want to try the new Avalanche Pearl (green-black). The PK18 cover is an all-time favorite and the core helps keep it under control. Great ball at a great price! If you go this route, you'll want it drilled pretty strong, due to the low differential core. Good luck.

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Edited on 9/8/2009 9:16 AM

bowler001 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:18:19 PM »

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In my opinion (again) you should try a pin down layout, and maybe even closer to your PAP to really smooth out the late reaction. From what I'm understanding, you're seeing LOTS of friction.

By going pin above it just makes the reaction more angular (and less predictable) when there's enough dry. Both mt Rattler (Rico) and my Python (4" from PAP and below) are both very strong, yet not jumpy on the back end.

The Python is a bit faster to read friction than the Smash, so you may want to try the new Avalanche Pearl (green-black). The PK18 cover is an all-time favorite and the core helps keep it under control. Great ball at a great price! If you go this route, you'll want it drilled pretty strong, due to the low differential core. Good luck.

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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff

www.brunswickbowling.com

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.

Edited on 9/8/2009 9:16 AM

Agreed 110%. I drilled my blk/grn av 3-3/4" from pap which is not a typical layout I would use on anything (Usually use 4.5-6"), but since this ball has such a low diff, The stronger layout really makes this ball work. For the price point, nothing beats the avalanche line.

BigHorhn · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:21:03 AM »

Thanks for the good advise notclay. bowler001 I had the original avalanche and didn't like it with a pin up drill to much over under. I might take your advise and drill one pin under. Thanks

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