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jjweb

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Element Au79
« on: May 02, 2004, 03:02:18 AM »
What would the difference be between a polished Element versus the new Element Au79? I already have an Element (pin above ring, CG stacked)if I drilled a Au79 the same, what difference would I see in reaction?
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a_ak57

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Re: Element Au79
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2004, 06:31:02 PM »
Well, the element is a solid soaker, but the au79 is a solid/pearl combo, so that's the difference.
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jjweb

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Re: Element Au79
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2004, 09:49:13 PM »
As an example:

If I drilled the Au79 same as my Element and polished to the same finish. What sort of difference would I see in reaction?

I am thinking about buying the Au79...
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a_ak57

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Re: Element Au79
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2004, 09:57:29 PM »
I'd expect a little more length and backend due to the pearl, but also a nice read on the lanes due to the solid.  So if you need it, you should get it.  It looks to be a versatile ball.
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bamaster

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Re: Element Au79
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2004, 10:23:42 PM »
I'll tell you what... I had FOUR Elements and each one of them were unusable for my style.  Too strong.  When I polished it, it would skid, skid, skid, dead-left-snap.  I played with surface a LOT and I couldn't get it right.  It needed a ton of oil to use and I had to keep it slightly dull.  Everything else, it either burned up too quickly or it over reacted.  

But the Element Au79 is something different for some reason.  Maybe the pearlizes process changes it's characteristics?  Dunno.  All I know is this new Element is one of those that you must see to believe.  

jjweb, I'd recommend getting this ball but not drill it the same.  Drill it with the pin around 4-1/2" from your PAP (maybe 1" or so right of your ring finger) with the CG inside your palm, maybe even on the negative side of your centerline.  It will NOT be the same as your current Element.  It will go longer and turn more aggressively.  Should fit nicely in your arsenal.

Give it some thought!

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