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splendorlex

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Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« on: June 14, 2007, 12:32:27 AM »
I'm a speed dominant, lower rev player.  Because of this, there are a few specific things I like to see in a ball and wonder if the Total would fit my game.  I like low RG ratings along with rougher surfaces and/or grabby covers.  I like to see a good, heavy roll in the midlane, and a controllable breakpoint.  I would much prefer a steady, hard arc to a big snap along with a consistent breakpoint.  (My speed sometimes has me throw a ball through the breakpoint, so I always appreciate a ball that helps me prevent this.) I also like a ball that has built-in versatility OOB, as when I do like a ball I use it on as many conditions as I can and adjust my line and such rather than switch balls.  What is the general consensus on what I can expect out of the Total?  I have an opportunity to get one NIB in a trade for my single drill Power Machine, which never really did it for me.  (Too snappy, and not enough consistency at the breakpoint.)  Thoughts?  You can view a video of me here, though it is a bit outdated.
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Re: Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2007, 08:57:16 AM »
Good choice!
The Total revs up very fast. If you are speed dominant then keep the cover a little duller. Forget the rough buff polish, and try it around 1500 - 2000 grit.
Mine rolls very heavy and hits hard as long as I'm not trying to cross too many boards. Possibly a Rico drilling, too.  Good luck.


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Re: Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2007, 09:12:44 AM »
Oh, I should add that I don't like to cross a lot of boards, I'm a down and in player.  
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Mr. Lebowski, this is Bill Salnicker with the Southern Cal Bowling League, and I just got a, an informal report, that a member of your team, uh, Walter Sobchak, drew a firearm during league play. If this is true of course, it contravenes a number of the league's by-laws, and article 27 of the league...

I invented America.

Proud member of the Track Legion, though I'm seeing other companies on the side.  

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Re: Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2007, 09:15:40 AM »
In that case I'd try the ball with the factory rough buff finish. If your center has drier boards outside, then the polish will help your pin carry.

I actually have two of them and the one that I keep shiny is best outside, while the duller one is best inside.
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Edited on 6/14/2007 9:17 AM

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Re: Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2007, 09:55:56 AM »
OOB The Total was way too aggressive for me on any condition I'll see.  But it was aggressive for the characteristics which you are looking for.  I think it'd work.
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Re: Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2007, 11:48:08 AM »
Anyone thrown both this and the Mean Machine?  The Meanie is my #1 ball right now, but it's doesn't seem to be strong enough for a lot of the PBA shots on ProAnvilane.
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Mr. Lebowski, this is Bill Salnicker with the Southern Cal Bowling League, and I just got a, an informal report, that a member of your team, uh, Walter Sobchak, drew a firearm during league play. If this is true of course, it contravenes a number of the league's by-laws, and article 27 of the league...

I invented America.

Proud member of the Track Legion, though I'm seeing other companies on the side.  

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Re: Will the Total fit what I'm looking for?
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2007, 11:56:53 AM »
Just a guess on my part, but from what I've seen the Total may have a stronger cover...  which would agree with FBM's assessment.

I haven't seen too many of the Mean Machine, so hopefully there's another opinion by someone who can accurately compare the two.

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Edited on 6/14/2007 12:02 PM