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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: KG_fo sho on April 16, 2006, 08:01:43 AM

Title: smoking vs rampage
Post by: KG_fo sho on April 16, 2006, 08:01:43 AM

i have the smoking right now and i love it, but i want something that goes a little longer but still has the great snap. would the rampage be a good ball for this or does it hook more than the smoking?
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Title: Re: smoking vs rampage
Post by: J_Mac on April 16, 2006, 04:13:10 PM

On most house shots I seriously doubt you'd notice enough of a difference to keep both of them, but on a lane condition that wasn't as forgiving I believe the Rampage would be smoother than the Smokin' and would not handle as much oil as the Smokin'.

Both of these balls OOB might not be your first choice on an over-under condition or carrydown unless some of the shine was removed.
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"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice."  Bill Cosby

Edited on 4/16/2006 4:30 PM

Title: Re: smoking vs rampage
Post by: bigearv14 on April 17, 2006, 08:48:44 AM

heck, you need to see, check out Nick's videos on his website. i also checked those out and they looked like they rolled almost identically, but they were drilled rather different.

overall, the smokin' will hook a little more on the backs, and the Rampage will start a little earlier.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!

Title: Re: smoking vs rampage
Post by: BrunsNick on April 18, 2006, 03:11:06 AM

I feel that the Smokin is a little stronger in the oil and smoother off the dry. The Rampage skids harder in oil, but is stronger off the dry boards!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-06
http://www.BrunsNick.com
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!

Title: Re: smoking vs rampage
Post by: Corey C on April 19, 2006, 10:57:22 PM

I have both and they are both drilled with the pin under the fingers. The SI is definately cleaner through the heads, and the rampage is a little earlier. The SI is better when the midlane is fried and the shot moves deep inside. With the rampage, I can go around the shot more.
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Corey Clayton
Brunswick Amateur Staff