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rb27

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500-4000 vs. 500-1000-2000-4000?
« on: November 24, 2011, 12:15:48 PM »
Reaction difference(s) ....

Sanding 500 straight to 4000

versus

Sanding 500 up to 4000 with 1000, 2000 in between

 


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charlest

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Re: 500-4000 vs. 500-1000-2000-4000?
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2011, 10:20:05 PM »
From my point of view:
 
500/4000: slightly less length, requires/can handle more oil , sharper backend, more overall hook (not a lot, just more), slightly less susceptible to carrydown.
 
500/1000/2000/4000: more length, less overall hook, less and smoother backend, can be used on less oil, less susceptible to depleted midlane oil, slightly more more susceptible to carrydown
 
Not huge differences in the above "less"s and "more"s, but can be seen, should be easily  on the right amounts of oil,if the same person were using the same ball with those finished. There will be some overlap between those 2 balls, especially on house patterns. The larger your ball speed/rev rate ratio, the less difference you will see. The smaller you speed/rev ratio, the more differenc eyou will see.


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Re: 500-4000 vs. 500-1000-2000-4000?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2011, 12:57:54 AM »
 
I agree with charlest above. My experience is the more steps you sand (in between the 500 and 4000) the more you eliminate the "peaks and valleys" created by the 500 grit. This will create more length and less overall hook. The ball's ability to displace oil quickly is also hindered to some extent.
 
There are some other factors affecting reaction that will include how much time spent on each step, amount of hand pressure, spinner speed, water usage, etc.  There are no absolute rules because we all bowl on varying lane surfaces with different oil patterns, too.  What one may consider "heavy oil" is medium for the next guy, and so on.
Have you ever bowled on the scorched condition where your weakest cover ball seems to outperform your more aggressive equipment?
 
Just learn what works best for your own game and conditions. I might suggest taking a few notes as you go along so when you find that great combination your chances of repeating it are better. 
 
 
 
 


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