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Buckwild

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Smash Zone vs Rattler
« on: March 31, 2009, 01:52:13 AM »
Are these too similar to warrant having both? Does anybody have both of these and could you give a comparison? I picked up a Smash Zone not too long ago, just bought a Ultra Zone off the bowlingball.com sale and was looking into the Rattler.

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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 09:56:56 AM »
From what i've seen the rattler will be longer and more angular then the smash.  I have 2 smash zones and I have seen a guy roll a rattler that was drilled just like my smash.  I think it is worth it if you like big b.
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J CRANE

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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2009, 10:22:31 AM »
my smash is alot earlier than my rattler
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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 10:30:44 AM »
IMHO, these balls are good for the same condtion OOB, but achieve their performance in different ways.

SZ is rather rolly and revs up quickly. IMO not a flip ball, but skids more easily through the heads and reacts stronger to friction, delivering the core's energy quicker. IMHO good when you have a higher ball speed.

The Rattler has more back end and IMO reacts with its Activator shell less spontaneous to friction, should overall deliver a "sharper" look on the lane.

IMO I'd decide between them, not put both in the bag.
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J CRANE

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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2009, 11:11:13 AM »
rattler is the better of the 2
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Easy10pins

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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2009, 12:12:16 PM »
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rattler is the better of the 2


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9orbetter

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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2009, 09:13:03 PM »
Can't go wrong with either ball. Try the Rattler with another layout you like to compliment your arsensal whe looking for a different reaction or when the Smash is having problems. you know me and my game. Either will be just fine. You can get the Rattler $100 shipped with the coupon code (last day) if ordered tonite....I love the Activator cover...9

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Buckwild

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Re: Smash Zone vs Rattler
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2009, 10:25:17 PM »
Picked it up.
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