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TDC57

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Arch Rival
« on: December 23, 2009, 06:01:00 AM »
Those of you who have tried one or seen one in use, how much oil will it handle? Is it more of a medium ball or would a strong drilling make it a ball for heavier shots also? Thanks for any input.
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Joe Jr

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Re: Arch Rival
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2009, 02:12:36 PM »
It's made to be more of a medium condition ball but with a stronger drilling and/or some more surface it can handle more oil, there are better choices for the heavy stuff though. Great ball, easily my favorite of the Rival line.
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thedjs

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Re: Arch Rival
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2009, 03:08:11 PM »

I've had one of these for some time now and I find it to be great on medium to medium heavy oil conditions.  Mine is drilled with the pin about 4 1/2" from the pap and just right of the ring finger.  This is my go to ball and is just above the Bedlam in my bag.  I would suggest, however, that you keep some surface on it and have it put in the pro-shop oven at least once a season depending on how much it gets used.

Hope this helps.
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Brandon Riley

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Re: Arch Rival
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2009, 02:01:20 PM »
i had a couple of these.  rolled great with the pin up layout.  I agree that it does suck oil up pretty good so make sure to clean/rejuvinate it.
i'd say its a good option for a benchmark ball, but not for very oily lanes.
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