Scott,

One additional note:
I've found Columbia particles to be very sensitive to sandpaper/ScotchBrite and polishing. Mostly via Morich's Hercules and AMF's Nighthawk Revenge, both particles, both made by Columbia. (NH was particle pearl; Hercules was 1/2 solid, 1/2 pearl particle.)  My only warning is to be very judicious in your sanding AND your application of polish. Basically use small and gentle steps for both.

Clearing rough heads and handling carrydown is fraught with danger. Drives me crazy.

GOOD LUCK!
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"We get old too fast, and too late, smart."

FYI.....I got a response from MoRich and here's part of their response.... "For starters, yes the Onslaught was manufactured by Columbia and despite any "rumors" that you may have heard (I know I have read some in some of the chat rooms), the particle goes all the way through the shell and is NOT just on the surface."

So that gives me room for a lil experimentation.

Scott

Edited on 9/21/2004 5:27 PM

Phire X, I read Ebonites theory a while ago. Its very contradictory and even states that this is there theory. I personally only believe a third of what they say in there analysis.

Thanks Phirex for bringing this topic up, I have never been a big fan on everything written in magazines, or by the manufactures. There job is to sell equipment, and a majority of the people that read there recommendations, do follow there technique on say so! I don't even challenge a comment about something I might be experienced in or would be capable to reply in. Its not, I hope that everyones is brain washed in what the manufactures tell you! Just read Ebonites THEORY! its bull! sorry Ebonite I shot my best series with your equipment but your coverstock Theory is a Theory! My particle Aggresion cracked around the center of the ball, after sitting in my closet for months after I did all I could to bring it back to life! LOL Sorry Guys Dont get on me about this Post, I just am fed up on people spending money on THEORY'S!

I have no problem that this post got side tracked.  

Here's the update from last week's adjustment of my MoRich OnSlaught cover and how I came out with it.

I basically did as Fred Carroll from MoRich suggested.  I used some Storm polish over the top of a grey scotch brite pad.  I especially worked the late flare rings on the OnSlaught across the track about a 2" area where the ball would roll in the roll stage of skid-hook-roll which is where the carry down is present on these older wood lanes.  Since, the OnSlaught has a rather strong layout and will recover fine on the backend that along with the cover adjustment was all it took.  

My trajectory in the third game when I have had trouble with carry and score this last week was at the arrows 19 breakpoint 12.  Last game score 225 where I have been in the 170's the first few weeks of league in this house.  

This week I am going to try a green scotch brite pad and underneath and see what this will do.

Scott