I currently have the Scout Reactive that is drilled 5.5 X 5.5 love it for super dry lanes (I planned it that way).  But being the way that it is drilled and my high roll track (see profile), it does not move enough on a medium light condition to carry the pins.  Looking for a ball with the Superflex coverstock (can be Columbia, AMF, or Track) that would handle a fairly dry THS. Looking for a tame reaction ball! but one that has a bit more umph.  Would fit in between the SR (5.5X5.5) and a Blue Urethane Hammer (label with pin in 1").
Now, of course I could buy another Scout Reactive drill more conventionally which is an option.  But I can't help but toy with the idea of maybe a solid or particle with the SF cover drilled to go long (that is as in arcing, not angular), also can have a stronger weight block than the weaker puck configuration that the SR has, that would carry a wee bit better than the Scout Reactive. The condition in question does not include much oil.  So it would have to fit into that slot. I found the Superflex coverstock prep easy to work with, so that's the trip, but not opposed to similar covers by any of the manufacturers.

BTW, nothing wrong with the Scout Reactive damn great ball when used on a dryish condition.  Love it and the way it is drilled.  Just looking for the next step that I could rotate back into if carry becomes a problem.

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Edited on 3/11/2006 2:34 PM

From weakest to strongest, I'd suggest

Panic (pearl)
Super Trooper (solid, polished)
Dr. Jekyl (pearl)
Track Solution PowerPlus Ex (pearl, great ball)
U-Turn (pearl)
AMF Titan SE (Solid, polished)

There are other discontinued models, like the Messenger Ti pearl and the AMF Titan (pearl). Be careful to avoid the Enhanced Super-Flex, as they are stronger and earlier; although they are also great balls,  I think they are not what you're looking for.

PS I think the Panic is discontinued, but I saw so much potential in it I just got one off Ebay and stuck it in the basement. Don't need it right now.
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Edited on 3/11/2006 6:44 PM

4"x3", 4"x2.5" sounds good to me.
4.75" pin position???
The RG diff is for all intents Nil already, length is from polished surface.You still want some reaction. I am inclined, in such balls, not to try to kill it altogether. Remember this ball is not that far from the Scout Reactive already; lower RG, but much less flare and solid vs pearl is THE differences.
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KeglerX--I understand completely.  Merc does look like a gumball.  

Some of my best all time scores have been shot with less than manly colored balls.  Violet Gargoyle & Pink Hammer.  So, this bodes well for the Merc.    
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Edited on 3/12/2006 12:08 PM