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Mike E

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Crisis Solid-hooks a ton?
« on: May 10, 2007, 09:47:56 AM »
Anybody else find this ball can hook a ton with an aggressive drill? I bought one because it was listed in BTM with a 17 length rating.I think the only one longer was the neptune.I put a full roller drill(Pin 2" to grip center in a 7:30 direction) and can't believe how much it hooks.Just wondering if I should plug and redrill with a milder layout? Anyone else have any experiences with this ball?

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tekneek

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Re: Crisis Solid-hooks a ton?
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2007, 06:11:24 PM »
SAND IT TO 1000 ABRALON THEN REPOLISH IT FOR MORE LENGTH, MORE HOOK THAN MOST WOULD THINK.
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charlest

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Re: Crisis Solid-hooks a ton?
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2007, 06:23:01 PM »
Mike,

Remember somefactors involved here -
1. A full roller's ball will hook earlier than a 3/4 roller/tracker.
2. The Crisis solid is a solid; they always hook earlier than pearls.

FYI I am surprised DT went with a solid and more surprised that most BTM and BJI tetsing revealed that the ball was suitable for drier lanes. (I have found, for me,) Solid Super-Flex is a strong hooking ball, no matter how much you polish it and no matter what core you put it in.

I also believe that the 7:30 drill for full rollers is the equivalent of stacked leverage for 3/4 trackers, a very strong drill. So you may not only want to adjust the cover but also redrill it. (I'm not that familair with full roller drills, but I know there's a weaker drill.)

I'd be inclined to sand it even weaker than Steve suggested (1000 grit), maybe even 2000 grit, then add a strong dose of polish.

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Re: Crisis Solid-hooks a ton?
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2007, 08:16:14 PM »
I'm a stroker with a high track. Drilled mine label leverage. It hooks more than I expected. I keep mine polished and use a weak release.
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Goof1073

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Re: Crisis Solid-hooks a ton?
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2007, 07:45:24 AM »
I was also surprised at how much the solid hooked...especially compared to the pearl.  It really turned out to be a good medium oil ball though.
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Mike E

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Re: Crisis Solid-hooks a ton?
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2007, 06:04:41 PM »
Thanks Guys for all the replies.I think I'll plug and redrill this one.Probably 5&1/2 pin to pap with a 75 degree backend. That would leave a lot of room for cover adjustments.

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                                 Mike E
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