JagBrew, I really like the idea of a Karma Solid on the Cheetah pattern. I haven't been able to test this theory for myself, but i would conceptually imagine it to work quite well. With exact release specs, we could further dive into possibilities, but I'll just cover the generics of the situation.
Are you wanting to drill a Karma Solid primarily for the regional?
If so, I think if you lay the ball out with a larger VAL angle (pin further down, possibly right under the bridge) then the ball will give a more continuous roll that is ideal for the Cheetah pattern. I also wouldn't be surprised if you took the surface to 4000 abralon that the ball would be golden. If your speed and rev rate are matched, or if you are rev dominant, then the urethane will be the staple of your bag for this pattern. Compared to the Damage, the Karma Solid will be a board or two weaker overall with slightly more midlane roll. Going with a more pin down drilling will further separate the varience in midlane roll.
If you'd like more specialized help, please post your release specs.
However, I'd see you being able to play with urethane out of the gate, switch to the Karma Solid when you have to move slightly in, and then the Damage in the last few games when you can wheel it to the gutter after the hook spot is really defined.
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Jared Wolf
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Edited by BrunsWolf on 4/20/2011 at 2:57 PM