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The Extremist

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Coverstock Durability
« on: August 29, 2006, 03:55:35 AM »
Well, it is like this..., for all of those who have been able to experience different coverstocks:

Of recent coverstocks, which would be the most durable from each company? Which ball (or balls) has it?

For the low budget individuals (like me) who can afford one or two balls a year, durability is an important topic. Thank you very much for your comments.

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dizzyfugu

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Re: Coverstock Durability
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2006, 12:02:40 PM »
I found Columbia 300's SuperFlex to be very durable -I only have one ball with it, an old Recation Rip, bit is has caught little nicks and scratches since I have it, and it did not track out easily, even though I used it on short patterns and light condition with much friction.

Another good one is the original Activator pearl from Brunswick - similar case.
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shelley

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Re: Coverstock Durability
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2006, 12:24:17 PM »
Brunswick - PK18, Activator
Columbia - Superflex
Storm - Accutread, Reactor
Dynothane - Soaker
Track - PowerPlus (EX or not)

If you can't buy equipment regularly, I'd go with a Wizard/Nemesis.  Solid PK18 lasts darn near forever and adjusts well to a lot of different surface preps.  Or one of the high-end DT Soaker balls.

SH

Edited on 8/29/2006 12:20 PM
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charlest

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Re: Coverstock Durability
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2006, 01:46:15 PM »
Brunswick - PK 18, Proactive DTX-#
Columbia - Super-Flex
Dyno-Thane - Soaker
Legends - their resins
Track - PowerPlus (Super-Flex or Super-Flex based?)
Ebonite - TriMax

Longest Lived: Brunswick Proactive DTX (version 2) and DT Soaker
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