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TECH SUPPORT

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Danger Zone question
« on: August 07, 2006, 03:31:08 AM »
Does any one have any info on this ball? I never threw one when they were out in the 90's So I dont know much about them, but I did throw a red alert and loved it. So any who whats the RG and diff on this ball in 14# We recently recieved a case of them and there happened to be a 14# one in there So i am thinking of drilling me one up but really dont know anything about it. i am looking for something like my inferno but just a touch stronger roll in the carry down, inferno is drilled 5-1/2 pin on grip line 1 inch above mid line cg in 45* angle with a weight hole in thumb quadrant to give me that flat spot on the weight block. Any info would be nice because I am really wanting to drill this black beauty. I have heard nothing but good things about this ball and the famed powerkoil 18 cover. Thanks.
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MegaMav

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2006, 11:36:32 AM »
definitely "THE" best brunswick ball ever released.

I really cant say much more than that.

It is everything you want a benchmark bowling ball to be.

Drill it to be the first ball out of the bag, you wont be disappointed.

use your favorite layout on it, and it will soon become your favorite ball.

see my profile for my layout on it.

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2006, 01:36:14 PM »
I agree with the last post.The DZ is an awesome ball that has a nasty, hard backend arc. I own 2 of these monsters and am always keeping my eye open for another. I averaged over 240 in league with one during a 6 week stretch and only put it away to try other stuff.

My first one is drilled with the pin 4 1/2 inches from Pap above and slightly to the right of ring finger with cg out about 30 degrees. The second is stacked leverage.

Get it, drill it and watch the magic happen!

DON DRAPER

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2006, 09:49:49 PM »
the danger zone came out in 1996 and was a step up from the hugely popular sapphire blue zone. the core from the sapphire was modified in shape and density and powrkoil 18 reactive coverstock replaced powrkoil 17. from the factory the ball was wetsanded 600 grit and was placed in the lusterekleen machine for 2 minutes. in it's day it was a heavy oil ball but now it would be great on medium conditions.

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2006, 01:17:36 AM »
TECH SUPPORT -
DO NOT DRILL UP THE 14 POUND DANGER ZONE...YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT...WATCH THE TICKING CLOCK... YOU ARE GETTING SLEEPY...WHEN YOU WAKE, YOU WILL SEND THE 14 POUND DANGER ZONE TO MUMZIE...YOU DON'T NEED IT...YOU DON'T WANT IT...SHE LIKES USING STUFF YOU DON'T LIKE - SEND IT TO HER....


It is an awesome ball. It may be "old" technology, but the ball really holds its own on today's conditions!! It may not move as many boards as the inferno, but it will move with a strong, sure rolling arc. And seriously - if you don't want it - I'll take it off your hands!!!
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TECH SUPPORT

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2006, 09:50:57 AM »
ok thanks for the replys so far guys, I have another question. How should I lay it out for light carry down? My OI starts to roll up and then will push again and will sometimes leave flat seven pins late second,third game. I was thinking of maybe 25* layout similar to the rico but with less tilt on the core to help it set up before the carrydown. I have a absolute laid out like this but it revs up quick transitions and then dies at the pocket. it doesnt have the continuation I thought it would. Thats why I am not sure on laying out the DZ like this. Any info would be of great help, I am wanting to use it tonight in my sport league.
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14 pound equipment = 230 book avg and 241 summer average

my honors
11 strikes in a row 279 USBC 8/2/06 Pasadena BA
300 game 300 USBC 7/5/2006  Pasadena BA  
800 series 300,258,258,816 USBC 6/28/2006 Pasadena BA
300 game  300,258,258,816 USBC 6/28/2006 Pasadena BA
299 game  230,270,299,799 USBC 5/12/2006 Pasadena BA
11 strikes in a row 290 USBC 3/17/2006  Pasadena BA
800 series 267,278,268,813 USBC 12/30/2005 Pasadena BA  
300 game 300 ABC 10/28/2004 Pasadena BA  
300 game 300 ABC 9/2/2004  Pasadena BA
299 game Tcba Houston Ind. North  299 ABC 8/15/2004  Houston BA  
800 series   299,254,279,832 ABC 8/6/2004  Baytown BA
299 game 299,254,279,832 ABC 8/6/2004  Baytown BA
300 game Association Annual Tournament  199,300,288,787 ABC 2/14/2004  Baytown BA
300 game 268,300,300 1/11/04 Baytown BA
300 game 268,300,300 1/11/04 Baytown BA
800 series 268,300,300 1/11/04 Baytown BA
 

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2006, 02:38:53 PM »
I am still needing some suggestions if any one could be of help. Thanks

MegaMav

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2006, 03:04:12 PM »
if your absolute revs up too fast, any PK 18 ball will cause the core to rev up sooner than activator.

BallsDeep

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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2006, 03:09:39 PM »
The pk 18 is a higher friction cover than the Activator, so it will pick up a roll sooner and be smoother than any activator ball.  I personally would elevate the pin so it will push down the lane further.  Give a try to something in the 5 1/2 pin to pap range with a pin above mid of at least 2".  The drill you mentioned when on such an early rolling ball will cause some burnup.
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Re: Danger Zone question
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2006, 09:52:16 PM »
I see that Buddies Pro Shop has a few in stock for sale. I think I`m gonna get one!