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FBM357

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Tweaking cover on Zone Classic
« on: December 01, 2004, 11:42:08 AM »
Basically the topic says it all.  If you are/have been an owner this ball, have you ever tweaked the cover?  If so, what were the results?  I've 2, one drilled and the other I plan to alter the cover.  Just thought I'd ask before doing so.  What I have in mind is 320-400 grit then polish.  Something to give me a look on oily lanes.  As you see in my profile, I primarily use medium equipment as here in NYC I rarely encounter heavy oil.

Thanks for the help.

Vernon
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agroves

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Re: Tweaking cover on Zone Classic
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2004, 08:20:19 PM »
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FBM357
What I would recommend would be to knock the surface down to a burgundy scotch brite and then smooth it up to a grey. If you knock the surface down that low and then use polish, the surface might not know what to do. It'll want to push through the oil maybe a little too much and because of the under cut, it might be too strong if (and when) there is dry. If after smoothing it up, it either-hooks too much, either use a little polish or smooth to a white pad or if it doesn't hook enough, hit it with a green pad.
It's the same coverstock as the original Inferno so it's just as versatile.
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I have my OI sanded to 400 grit then polished up.  It really works well for me, I have only tried it dull once.  I liked it then too.  

FBM, sorry, I can't comment on the classic zone.

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agroves

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Re: Tweaking cover on Zone Classic
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2004, 08:30:07 PM »
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The other thing to remember is that the Classic is a low RG with a strong PSA (mass bias) so if you have to strong of a surface with a strong PSA, the ball will be too strong, i.e. can or will roll or burn out. That would be the different between the original and the Classic. I know you mentioned you already had one, just a reminder.
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I agree with that.  FBM, how is your classic zone drilled??

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RSalas

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Re: Tweaking cover on Zone Classic
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2004, 09:43:41 PM »
Wait a minute...isn't the factory finish for the Zone Classic a 400 wet-sand followed by the Brunswick polish?  At least that's what the "2004-2005 Ball Line-Up" flyer says.

FBM357:  Any particular reason why you'd scuff a Zone Classic for oil, when you could drill a Warp Zone or Impulse Zone instead?  Just curious...
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