Author Topic: Does the Alpha Max take surface adjustments well? (Read 3150 times)

MrNattyBoh · « **on:** September 06, 2011, 01:12:35 AM »

Well, out of box I am getting a bit of an over/under reaction from this ball. Has anyone dulled this ball up, results? Has anyone polished it, results? Have not had a good start to the season with this thing and I need to try something otherwise this ball is gonna end up in the dumpster outside the bowling alley!

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230-n-up-or-bust · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2011, 09:36:45 AM »

I took mine to 500 and put a coat of Rough Buff on it and it's really taken to the fresh shots extremely well. Plenty of midlane read and a strong, controllable move at the end of the pattern.

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MrNattyBoh · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2011, 10:42:09 AM »

I was thinking of taking it down to 1000 or maybe even 500 to obtain a more even reaction. I am going to start at 1000 this week and see what happens.

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sport300 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2011, 10:46:02 AM »

i have only taken different steps of abralon, & the ball has responded nicely to the different surfaces . i have never tried with polish though. that's where the other big b equipment steps in. keep in mind, this ball has a stong cover. it requires decent volume to perform @ it's best.(like any oil ball)

MrNattyBoh · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2011, 10:58:28 AM »

Not having enough oil may be part of the reason as well, although, I have tried my Victory Road and Raw Hammer Burn and both can quite seem to find enough friction to react properly.

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AP · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2011, 11:55:03 AM »

I too was seeing quite a bit of over/under with my Alpha Max at oob. I have tried a couple of different finishes; 1500 polish, 2000ab and 1000ab. I have found that I like it best at 1000ab, took out the over/under and is very predictable. Even at 1000 I find it easy to get down lane and still has excellent continuation. I once hated this ball and almost sold it. Now it is my go to ball in 3 different houses.

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baer300 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2011, 08:06:42 PM »

The Alpha does take adjustments very well. PM sent

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MrNattyBoh · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2011, 06:20:48 AM »

Well, i took a scotch brite pad lightly over the cover of the Alpha. Did this ball ever come to life! I couldnt even get far enough left on the approach to keep this ball in the pocket when i was cranking it. So I started playing hard and up the boards. I was practicing last night just to see what i could and couldnt do and to see where the best line for this ball will be. I think with me throwing hard and up the boards this thing is going to be a beast! If its too much I am just going to ball-down to The Sauce(polish/smooth reaction) but I really think that little bit of scuffing did the trick. I will post my league results on Tuesday.

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« **Reply #8 on:** September 09, 2011, 06:38:12 AM »

The Alpha Max has been the ONLY solid reactive ball that I can add more surface than normal for heavy patterns and still make a strong turn! I kinda' save mine for when I've got fresh oil, and it's been all that it was advertised and more.

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Edited by notclay on 9/9/2011 at 6:37 AM

krs99300 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 09, 2011, 10:15:12 PM »

On a common house wall I had to bring up with two stages of rough buff. I left it box after I first got it and I notice that I lost a ton of energy on the back part of the lane. All I did was ring tens no matter where I played. Even with all the polish I got on this ball is still turns the corner. I would try taking it up before taking it down depending on what your bowling on.

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MrNattyBoh · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2011, 06:43:42 AM »

After dulling the surface of the Alpha Max with a scatch brite pad lightly by hand, this ball has come to life for me. It does not have that over/ under reaction and it is smoother and much more controllable. even my scores have improved. Last night was my first league match after dulling this thing up. I had game of 214-274-194 for a 682 match. Felt good rolling the ball for most of the night. I should have made a ball change midway through the third game. Overall, I am really going to like this ball now. Thanks for everyones help and opinions.

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