Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: triggerman on May 10, 2011, 05:14:17 AM
Title: Karma
Post by: triggerman on May 10, 2011, 05:14:17 AM
Anyone trying this ball out yet? real world experience?
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Title: Re: Karma
Post by: BrunsWolf on May 10, 2011, 04:20:12 PM
I have both the solid and pearl. Both are really great balls. Hard to go against the core/cover combination inspired by of one of the best selling balls of all time.
My solid is drilled 45 by 5" by 80 and has a great midlane read and smooth motion throughout the whole lane. Of course it does well on my THS but it also shines on the tough stuff. On the 2011 USBC pattern, it gave me a good read going up the lane, around 8 or so, on the fresh and then being able to swing it a little more as it broke down. It also worked well on a broken down scorpion without making me loft any guttercaps. Its definitely going with me this weekend to a regional on chameleon.
My pearl is drilled 60 by 5.5" by 50 and is obviously a little sharper off the spot. Dominates THS and holds its own on the tough stuff as well. Of course for sport/PBA shots it needs a little friction/breakdown to really be the go-to ball.
Both are very continuous and AMAZING balls for the price. Both keep making it back to the pocket no matter how deep I move. Overall, I'd have to say the pearl is only about 1-2 boards weaker than the solid but with a more defined breakpoint.
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Title: Re: Karma
Post by: BrunsNick on May 10, 2011, 04:35:22 PM
Title: Re: Karma
Post by: DON DRAPER on May 10, 2011, 07:00:32 PM
BrunsWolf & BrunsNick, what kind of surface do you have on your Karma's ?
Title: Re: Karma
Post by: BrunsWolf on May 10, 2011, 07:24:09 PM
Currently, my pearl is still at OOB surface and I've given the solid a light scuff of a 4000 Siaair pad. Me no likey alot of polished stuff so I tend to use alot of 4000 grit surfaces
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Title: Re: Karma
Post by: triggerman on May 10, 2011, 07:53:59 PM
nice shooting nick, what kind of area did you play in reno? Ive used similar drilling in the past but for me they were early but on the nationals shot that may not be such a bad thing
Ive got a battle zone bullet i just punched up pin under bridge cg about 45 pretty strong rolling ball, how would the stronger covered karma stack up against this ball
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Title: Re: Karma
Post by: BrunsNick on May 10, 2011, 11:49:26 PM
OOB surface here...
Used the Karma after game one in team and never used another ball the rest of the way. Was playing the track in team for a bit with a slight swing, kept chasing it in. For doubles, I started about where I finished in team, roughly 30 out to about 12-13, trying to play more of the hold than hook. If I got it out early, or got relaxed, it'd jump off the spot. I think I ended the tournament firing the ball from 37-38...
Title: Re: Karma
Post by: dougb on May 11, 2011, 11:50:30 AM
Hey Trigg, sorry to hijack this thread but I have to tell Nick how much I'm loving the Damage you gave me! Once I got a track on the ball it really began to shine! It doesn't have as much recovery as the Gold Rhino Pro, and it can't match that ball for carry on light hits, but I can play deeper with the Damage and the ball goes long, revs hard, and works great. Thanks again!!!
Title: Re: Karma
Post by: mrfox101 on May 11, 2011, 03:31:32 PM
I've got a couple of the older Lane #1 balls that used the PK18 cover..the Blueberry and the Pearl Cherry C/2, and they're both plenty strong.
I also used the throw several of the Rhino Pro's, the Purple, the Teal, and the Gold. They were amazing to throw.
The Karma's have really peaked my interest...my favorite coverstock along with the core of one of my all time favorite line of balls. I've heard that the length is really good with a fairly strong break off the dry. Is that pretty close?
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Title: Re: Karma
Post by: UpstateProShopChris on May 12, 2011, 02:01:45 PM
The Karma's are an amazing value at the price point they are at. I drilled the solid last week 60x5 1/2 x25 to get it down the lane with a quick response off of the dry. The ball loves steep angles and carry is phenominal when being thrown away from the pocket. In fact, once a really slick viper broke down and forced me to play in at the regional this weekend, the Karma was the perfect look and a big reason why I made it to day 2. This ball clears the heads extremely easily and finishes with great continuation. The Karma solid is not weak and is more than competitive with balls at higher price points. It is a must have for anyone looking for easy length and recovery with angle.
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Title: Re: Karma
Post by: UpstateProShopChris on May 12, 2011, 02:01:54 PM
The Karma's are an amazing value at the price point they are at. I drilled the solid last week 60x5 1/2 x25 to get it down the lane with a quick response off of the dry. The ball loves steep angles and carry is phenominal when being thrown away from the pocket. In fact, once a really slick viper broke down and forced me to play in at the regional this weekend, the Karma was the perfect look and a big reason why I made it to day 2. This ball clears the heads extremely easily and finishes with great continuation. The Karma solid is not weak and is more than competitive with balls at higher price points. It is a must have for anyone looking for easy length and recovery with angle.
Chris Garrett Upstate Pro Shop Greenville, SC 864-569-0878 Upstateproshop@charter.net
PBA Member Brunswick Regional Staff Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.