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BowlStud

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Melee Jab
« on: April 03, 2015, 04:36:23 PM »
Who's drilled one up and what do you like about?
What Patterns have you thrown the Jab on?
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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2015, 08:53:02 PM »
I hit mine with a 2000 pad and love everything about it.  I prefer to play straighter up the boards, if possible, and this ball allows me to do just that with a strong arc to the pocket.  Enough angularity, but nothing "snappy", just a perfect match up with my game. 

I've used it on everything from wood to Pro Anvilane with an excellent read of the friction.  In a lineup of very good equipment, this one is my current favorite hands down! 

I do believe I'll be buying another one to have around.
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UpstateProShopChris

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2015, 01:11:12 AM »
Ill have to echo Lane's sentiments.  The ball is plenty angular enough to play just about any angle.  It is very predictable and works on any surface as long as there isn't too much volume.  It is a great benchmark piece and currently occupies the benchmark spot in my bag.  It is tied for my favorite with the Gold Rhino.  The new Rhino is a little straighter and a little more angular on the back part of the lane.  It works better for me when I see more hook in the back of the lane.  I think if I had to pick one ball though it would be the Jab as it fits square in the middle of the spectrum.
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dougb

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2015, 03:36:45 AM »
I'm one of the few who really like the OG Melee and have been considering getting a Jab and Cross to make a three ball arsenal.
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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2015, 02:18:43 PM »
^^^^^^^

Pull the trigger!

I, too, like the Melee, but the Cross and Jab are even better in my book.
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brunswickroller

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2015, 03:15:43 PM »
cross is a amazing ball
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coach big b

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2015, 10:55:43 PM »
Just drilled mines today and I would use it on THS and on maybe medium sport patterns once the lanes have open up a bit. It's so clean and have excellent recovery. If you're looking for skid/flip this ball has it. This ball is as clean as my Platinum Ringer but come off the spot harder. When lanes break down or I played in later blocks I suffered a bit. Now when I make my moves inside the Jab can provide that down lane energy to get thru chopped up mids and heads. Then save enough pop to kick those corner pins out. You will love this ball no question.
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2015, 07:44:12 AM »
I'll jump on the bandwagon here as well. The Jab is a very nice piece. I didn't care for the box finish, so I took mine up to 2000 and added some polish, and I've loved it ever since. The ball is very clean up front and smooth and strong on the back. I find mine to be at its best when the lanes start to open up a bit though it can always be used earlier provided the backends are clean and the volume isn't too long/heavy. Then again, if I were to take it back down to the 500 + Royal Compound box finish, I'm sure it could handle more volume as well. Long story short, the Jab is a very nice ball that can be used on a variety of patterns. If you're thinking of picking one up, I wouldn't hesitate!
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spencerwatts

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2015, 08:13:48 AM »
Geez, you guys are making me feel guilty for recently buying a second Ringer Platinum (which is to be drilled pin-up).
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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2015, 09:24:05 AM »
The highest compliment I can give the Jab is it has finally replaced my Versa Max. 
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2015, 10:48:06 AM »
I love my Jab so much that I just pulled the trigger on picking up a minty single drill Melee and Melee Cross!
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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2015, 07:06:05 PM »
I really slept on this line and I'm so glad I have them in my bag. They're underated for sure. All 3 have they're own roll and mesh well with one another. Almost shot a 300 today with the Jab. Big B is doing a great job at the plant.
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Jesse James

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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2015, 01:37:25 PM »
Uh, Coach Bid B!!  The Pro shop at Bolling??? as in Air force base?

Where's Eddie?
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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2015, 08:29:21 AM »
Quote from: Jesse James on April 14, 2015, 01:37:25 PM
Uh, Coach Bid B!!  The Pro shop at Bolling??? as in Air force base?

Where's Eddie?

Eddie is at home or the shop. Yes the pro shop located at Bolling AFB :-)
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Re: Melee Jab
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2015, 05:41:11 PM »
I drilled up the Jab for Nationals pin above ring finger, cg inline no hole
Change surface too 2000 with a little polish(2500) this ball was awesome shoot -6
Left 4 eight pins an 4 nine pins in between strikes, this ball controlled the backend which is very important, looking forward to Drilling up the Soul
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