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thedjs

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Is the Detour that good?
« on: August 22, 2004, 10:53:15 AM »


Almost everything I've read about the Detour has been positive.  Is it really that good?  Would it be a good replacement for a red Pulse or is it stronger?

Thanks for the help.

 

LuckyLefty

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2004, 07:13:11 PM »
Much stonger and jumpier, the Pulse should be kept for flying lanes and the Detour is great for when you want a sharp angular backend.  Very different balls.

Just bowled today in practice guy on right had his round smooth curving pulse I had my sharp flippin Detour.  I was better as pattern started out long and then he got better.

Get it!

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P1atinumGQ

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2004, 07:42:23 PM »
Definitely stronger and more angular than the Pulse. From my understanding, the Pulse was a great control ball. The Detour is definitely an aggressive ball that lets you play the inside line.

BowlingDude300

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2004, 08:22:11 PM »
Is this a medium oil ball?
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BowlingDude300

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2004, 08:28:29 PM »
Would it overlap a animal untamed?
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BowlingDude300

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2004, 08:35:39 PM »
Sounds to me like the 2 balls would be too close. I am sure its a great ball!

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Dabalos

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2004, 08:48:12 AM »
I hear that this ball would be a good go to ball after a full throttle gets too strong.  Is this true?  i greatly hope it is, cuz i should be getting mine this week.

KenCanFightBear

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2004, 08:58:42 AM »
Well, Mr. Dabalos,

Having seen you throw on more than one occasion, the Detour would be a perfect compliment to your game.  With your powerful, high-rev release, the Detour would crush the pins.  Come to think of it, any ball in the current Columbia line-up would compliment your striking style.

Dabalos

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2004, 09:01:58 AM »
Oh goodness, I dunno how u fit any ball in your bag of lies!

Dabalos

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Re: Is the Detour that good?
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2004, 02:42:26 PM »
How is the out of box surface of this ball?  anyone alter theirs?