Post by: CharlieBrown on March 12, 2008, 02:15:29 AM
I used to have a Polished Power Groove Reactive, and its backend is rather strong.
I'm looking for something for drier-lane / late shift / practice, something not snappy at breakpoint and also able to cut though the dry front.
Is a highly polished sidewinder a good option? I don't think I should get the PG Dry/R, cos I already have a XXXL.
Current arsenal:
Ultimate Inferno
Vapor Zone
XXXL
Thanks!
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Post by: LFSoccer2k6 on March 12, 2008, 10:47:41 AM
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Post by: NicholasE on March 12, 2008, 12:06:59 PM
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Post by: Jesse James on March 12, 2008, 03:48:39 PM
Maybe if you rico drill a pearlized version, you might have some success, otherwise, I'd go with a Neptune, or Pluto for dryish lanes. Roto really has that area covered pretty well.
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Post by: Jesse James on March 12, 2008, 03:50:20 PM
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Post by: owen0704 on March 12, 2008, 04:06:06 PM
Thanks, Rich
Post by: on March 12, 2008, 04:39:19 PM
Solids tend to be a more smooth reaction once they encounter friction. One is not better than the other, because it's bowler preference. They're just different in how they finish on the lane.
If carry-down becomes an issue, sometimes a pearl will "skate" whereas a solid may get through it easier. There are other variables such as ball speed, bowler's release, the part of the lane the bowler plays, etc.
Generally, a bowler wanting a ball for dry lanes that will give him the smoothest reaction should look at ball with a tame core and a solid cover, thus my recommendation of the Avalanche solid. Hope this helps.
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Post by: drock300 on March 13, 2008, 07:55:15 AM
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Post by: dizzyfugu on March 13, 2008, 08:20:48 AM
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It's a question of the different coverstocks and their characteristics. Although the Dry/R is made to be good on drier conditions, it's still a pearlized reactive. Assuming the back ends are clean, a pearl will respond faster to friction and be more angular than a solid reactive cover on the same condition.
Yeah, but the Dry/R is IMHO an overall smooth and tame piece - it is not jumpy.
Also, do not forget the Urethane Groove. This is a pretty strong ball, too (more than one expect), but offers the typical urethane "reads-lane-early-but-smooth-and-consistently" reaction. Only drawback is IMHO that it just has a pancake core and just does not roll in the back end.
BTW: Sidewinder is a strong low RG ball. Not recommended. A particle option could be one of the old particle Power Grooves (Plum Pearl or Black Sparkle), any of them at high gloss polish. But both have slightly more traction than the PK17 reactives, so they might also be too much ball for your challenge.
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Post by: AngloBowler on March 13, 2008, 09:56:52 AM
I assume you want something to go between your vapo(u)r zone and your XXXL? In which case I'd recommend one of the following:
Jolt Solid/Pearl
Cherry vibe
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Post by: Brandon Riley on March 15, 2008, 03:47:27 AM
Your other option is to take the polish off of your PG - take it down to 4000 abralon. That should give you enough length but help you control your breakpoint a little more.
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Post by: JShiff on March 15, 2008, 11:39:02 AM
Post by: Corey C on March 16, 2008, 02:47:48 PM
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Post by: CharlieBrown on March 18, 2008, 07:54:06 AM
Many thanks for everyone's inputs!
Much appreciated.
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