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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: 700Virgin on February 04, 2006, 08:05:04 AM

Title: I need a ???
Post by: 700Virgin on February 04, 2006, 08:05:04 AM

Right now I have a UI, and AI, and and old Columbia Messenger (bought before I knew the power of The Nation).  Obviously the UI is for oil and the AI for less, but what else should I have?  I threw the AI last week on dry lanes and had to basically gun it as hard as I could to hold my line.  Sore as heck the next day, but still shot 700+.  I like the look of the ScI, but my UI is performing well and I like the AI too.  Should I go for an SmI?  No mention of other brands - I'm part of The Nation now.

Title: Re: I need a ???
Post by: Fatboy8 on February 04, 2006, 05:28:51 PM

Maybe a punisher or Dry/R? I haven't used either one yet, but you hear alot about them being more of a dry lane/broken down shot ball. Someone else could probably tell you alot more, but that's my suggestions.
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Title: Re: I need a ???
Post by: 700Virgin on February 04, 2006, 06:59:06 PM

Thanks everyone for the RE so far.  Another thing to add is that ball speed is not a problem.  I have the UI and AI drilled for maximum hook potential (according to the driller) to offset some of my speed.  I don't know all the terms, but I don't 'snap' the ball off my wrist like some do.  I typically play up the first or second arrow.  If you look at the diagrams on the Brunswick site that show how the ball should react, I can't throw a ball like that.  I've tried a couple times to play that deep, but it goes right to the gutter!!  

I like the reaction of the Activator coverstock.  How would a Punisher compare?  Would I play a similar line?

Thanks again!

Title: Re: I need a ???
Post by: Loudstriker on February 04, 2006, 08:01:39 PM

If you like the Activator and speed is your dominance, then try out a Blazing. Pick one up, NIB, off of EBAY just make sure it isn't a HARD Blazing and you
will love it for broken down drying lanes.
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Title: Re: I need a ???
Post by: 700Virgin on February 05, 2006, 06:30:37 AM

Loudstriker - I found three for sale on ebay.  The ad says nothing about being a 'HARD' Blazing.  How would I know and what's the difference?