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Title: different sounding strikes
Post by: khaderach19 on April 24, 2006, 07:21:53 AM

I have a smokin and a SZ in my arsenal and everytime I get that nice loud strike I hear two different pitches between the two balls. The SZ has a much lower pitch when it strikes, like a low thunder roll. The smokin sounds like lightning hitting a tree. is there any explanation between the different pitches of a strike?

Title: Re: different sounding strikes
Post by: katel on April 24, 2006, 03:57:59 PM

I agree, some balls obviously sound different. By the way, my Trauma makes a unique high clear sound when it hits.
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Title: Re: different sounding strikes
Post by: Ragnar on April 24, 2006, 04:03:24 PM

I too have noticed different sounds with different ball.  I'm wondering if it may have to do with core shape? or Density?
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Title: Re: different sounding strikes
Post by: MegaMav on April 24, 2006, 04:56:46 PM

the old school Columbia300 ceramicore stuff was LOUD!

my rage was the loudest ball i had at the time.
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Title: Re: different sounding strikes
Post by: xxZonexx on April 24, 2006, 05:45:21 PM

my smokin is the same way but i dont care how it sounds im throwing really well with it.

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Title: Re: different sounding strikes
Post by: dizzyfugu on April 26, 2006, 02:54:14 AM

I suppose it comes from two things:
- entry angle (a good hit will always result in a short and sharp pin noise, almost like an "implosion")
- coverstock prep and porousity

Remember: sound is another form of energy, or the ball's impact energy transmitted through the air.

I found that polished pearl balls have a much higher, "cracking" sound with a good pocket hit, while dull and especially particle stuff (I noticed this especially with Storm particles) makes a more muffled, thumping noise.

By the way, I can confirm Katel's experience with the Trauma. Loud ball!
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Edited on 4/26/2006 2:54 AM

Title: Re: different sounding strikes
Post by: dizzyfugu on April 26, 2006, 06:18:25 AM

Yeah, hard core material like titanium is supposed to reflect impact energy. Consequently, this is transmitted into air and sound, and hard core balls should be loud(er).
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