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Title: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: six pack on August 05, 2009, 10:22:05 AM
and was considering the python with maybe a pin axis layout.here are my reasons for considering this ball and layout.
I loved the cover on the TF
my favorite ball to date is my Intense with a 41/2 stacked layout and high polish cover.
I'm a high rev player with 16-18 speed average and looking for a ball that is clean in the heads but will still have good control early and not produce the big backend.
I tried this layout on a hammer pain and loved the roll but it was to strong to play up the boards like I want.
I own a tropical storm that is drilled 5x5 pin up and I hate it,ready to pitch it in a dumpster.the thing snaps harder the a rubber super ball and is basically useless.
Brunswick covers always work for me,I hate storm!
I've seriously thought urethane and own a few but I'm not 100% sold on any of the new urethanes.
any thoughts or suggestions would help me a bunch.
Thanks!
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: HamPster on August 05, 2009, 06:43:54 PM
Python might be a little weak and too snappy.  Might be a better idea to go with a Wild Ride.
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: mrbowlingnut on August 05, 2009, 07:11:53 PM
This is a job for Ultra Zone and I have seen them for 69.00 shipped recently, pin down and mb 45 degrees and you will be set.
Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: six pack on August 05, 2009, 07:38:52 PM
I'm worried those two would be to strong,the opject would be to play up the boards and keep it fairly tight on a med/lite flat pattern.
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: pro shop guy on August 05, 2009, 07:42:44 PM
if your wanting to play up the boards, I would suggest a Python with a pin below fingers, or a Ultra Zone with pin above fingers....Possibly a Smash Zone will work also...can get those for dirt cheap...pin up on one of those also.
Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: six pack on August 05, 2009, 08:40:11 PM
no one's crazy about the pin axis lay out huh?
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: RSalas on August 06, 2009, 12:22:31 AM
Have you considered the Rattler?  For me, it's a "happy medium" between the Wild Ride and Python.  Nice and clean in front, and picks up a roll down lane without going nuts at the break.
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: makpa on August 06, 2009, 09:00:47 AM
i would go with the avelanche solid, you can use the pin in axis layout for this.
Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: JMORRIS on August 06, 2009, 09:11:03 AM
Pin axis would make any ball too condition specific imo.

I've seen the Python and even the Wild Thing (6" pin-pap drilling) look very good playing down the boards.

Another alternative is the Smash Zone which can be picked up NIB CHEAP right now!


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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: mrbowlingnut on August 06, 2009, 10:42:38 AM
I have a nice smash zone for sale here:

http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?CategoryID=12&ForumID=26&TopicID=241716

Also have an PBA inferno that is nice that is not listed, same as original inferno.
Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: six pack on August 06, 2009, 12:05:47 PM
quote:
i would go with the avelanche solid, you can use the pin in axis layout for this.


yeah I've thought about the ave solid also with the axis lay out.

    Posted: 8/6/2009 10:42 AM
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I have a nice smash zone for sale here:


I'm half tempted to pick up that finish.
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: Jcom on August 06, 2009, 08:19:23 PM
You can't go wrong with either the Python or the Wild Ride, the Wild Ride is one of the best bench mark balls I've thrown to date. I drilled my python to eventually replace the Wild Ride and it's been just as dependable and predictable. They're both great bench mark balls.
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: strikingresults-atl on August 06, 2009, 09:35:52 PM
drill an avalanche solid with the same layout as your intense and will be fine.
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: kcbruns300 on August 07, 2009, 01:39:49 AM
Smash Zone or Python would be alright. Both are good smooth pearls, but would be much more off of the breakpoint than what you are looking for.  I would definitely go with the Wild Ride though.  That ball clears the fronts well and doesn't overhit off the spot.  It is very controlled.  I loved my Twisted Fury Pearl, definitely a breakout ball for me, and the Wild Ride is 10 times better than it.  Threw a pin axis Wild Ride that a friend brought back from off tour.  Wasn't crazy about it.  Hooked very early and did absolutely nothing on the back.  Reacted like urethane.  Tons of weak tens
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Title: Re: I need a pearl benchmark ball
Post by: jorr19 on August 10, 2009, 01:46:49 AM
i am not sure exactly why you would want to play up the boards with a high rev rate. you are limiting your greatest advantage which is to find fresh midlane oil away from other players. to answer your question though i would go with an avalanche slide. it has a nice smooth reaction but does hit. if it squirts in the oil hit it with a 4000 abralon pad to help it get a little more predictable. i know you said you hate storm but the natural is awesome and you wouldnt have to kill the weightblock. you would get better carry. good luck!
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