This is my second review of this ball. 'Found' it in the basement--hadn't used it in well over a year after going back to 15 lbs. Well, my local house made a major overhaul of the lane machine and has really tried to stabilize the oil pattern, so I brought it out to see how the 10.7 cover would work on this new pattern. More on the ball below:
weight: 14 lb
pin: 3-4"
tw: 1-2 oz
drill: Ebonite pattern 1
Lanes: AMF synthetic, THS
Cover: started at 4000 Abralon
Ball speed: 17 mph, tweener, straight up the back
The ball was working great standing 23, crossing 11, swinging out to 4, when at 40 ft or so it makes a jaw-dropping left turn and, for a 14 lb ball, just crushes the rack. I don't get many messengers (but think that's me and ball weight, not the ball), but carries the corner pins very well. But had to move several times all night, usually 2-1. So....
Next time hit the ball with a light shine with Beans Secret Sauce. Moved feet to 21 and line to 9-4. Wow. My ave in that league has been a paltry 195, but shot 649 with The One. With the polish, moved twice all night--did 2-1 in the second game and struggled (was me at least as much as the ball), so went back to the original mark and spot and moved 3-0 from there (crazy, right?). Bingo. Couldn't miss. I love this ball and can see more 10.7 (a Playmaker or One Pearl) in my future.
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