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V2 Clean
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Description:
Medium RG, medium flare core creates more retained energy.
Strong recovery in friction.
Great for higher rev players and slower ball speeds.

Specifications:
Line Vortex
Color Magenta/Blue
Coverstock Reactive
Core 2-piece
RG 2.54
Differential 0.044
Factory finish Polished
Weights 12 thru 16lbs
Lane Conditions Medium-Light Oil


 

brooklynstryker

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2004, 08:46:57 PM »
sorry cant tell my measurements, but i have to hand it to this ball, it has great carry. the first 15-20 games or so it is a little picky in the backend, but after that, this ball becomes even more predictable and carry increases. i had a 175 average before i bought this ball and it fell a few points when i bought it but now i'm averaging at least 190 per game. this ball is great for anyone who wants a little more length than the V2 sanded and a stronger break. personally, i love this ball and it is always the first out of my bag

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2004, 11:02:46 AM »
I've been throwing my friends V2 Clean because i love it so much.  Its probably one of the smoothest rolling pieces i have ever come across. 3" Pin in the finger CG kick out and down 2".  Its pretty basic, but man alive does it hit like a ton of bricks.  Need to get the money together to get my own so i dont wear his out, like most of my other Ebonite balls i fear that it will lose its power after a few games are put on it though.
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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2004, 12:04:29 PM »
The V2 Clean is as clean as the V2 line comes in the front part of the lane.  It has added recovery that the solid lacks.  Probably one of my top 5 favorite balls.  Strengths -- Clean through the fronts and mids and angular on the back.  Weakness -- Sometimes a little too flippy/under flippy if on the fresh or on wet dry.  Best on more blended conditions.

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2004, 03:42:26 PM »
Have never thrown one.. Just thought everyone would like to know this little story!!    John Janawicz, Technician who works for Kegel..  Shot the Highest Series in NON-MASTERS ABC Tournament 101 year history this past Thursday on lanes 19-20 of the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, NV.. and he was rolling a V2 Clean he had mapped out by Bill Calhoun in the Ebonite Booth at the Stadium!!  300-279-279 for an 858 Singles Record.. and he currently leads the All Events as well with a 2224? I think?

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2004, 03:06:02 PM »
I had an old Optyx ball that had drilling issues that just made the thing roll like an EGG! Talked to Mike Quitter at Ebonite and he suggested replacing it with the V2 Clean. So far i've just been able to use it at tournaments since it just hooks way too much on the house shot but so far i am very pleased with the balls reaction. Also thanx to Mike Quitter

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #21 on: June 10, 2004, 12:45:37 PM »
i need some help....its either this ball or the x-factor (the first one)... i cant decide which ball to get ..its a very hard decision...i mean both balls will work on either oil/dry lanes and im thinking about getting this ball cuz its cheaper in price....so i usually throw columbia 300 but im going to either start throwing storm or just use this ball....so if someone could help me on my decision like some comparison ..it would be greatly appreciated!!

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #22 on: June 10, 2004, 02:34:35 PM »
x factor will hook earlier and more on backend, v2 clean is just that, smoooooth. x factor will work better on oil than v2 clean. just depends on what you want out of the ball. this is usually not where you post this type of question
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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2004, 12:35:05 AM »
Drilled this ball up to be taken to the Nationals tournament. Drill pattern is pin over the fingers with CG about a half inch off my centerline.

Using this ball on house patterns I have learned one thing, when it gets to the pocket expect it to carry. In my case consistently getting it to the pocket is the question. Even when the ball looks like its going to hit light pins go flying off the deck. I've just got to see how it plays on the tournament condition in Reno.
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MarkJohnson

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #24 on: June 16, 2004, 12:27:14 AM »
Drilled this with a 4” pin and the CG 4” from my PAP. This ball does what its name says; it is very clean through the front part or the lane and saves its energy for the backend. Great ball for a blended condition or when the lanes have seen some play and the oil has pushed down a little. The ball hooks too much in the back on a fresh condition. It is a great go to ball when the V2 starts to hook too much. This ball is a great addition to the V2 line.
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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #25 on: August 16, 2004, 07:57:52 PM »

 Was able to snag one of these to...Loved it at the demo day, so I knew I needed one in the bag. Setup pin over and right of ring, cg straight down. no hole....also polished with black magic.

This is one of those pieces that you can throw on anything except extreme flood. I get a very smooth transition when I get it to the dry, and it's not overly jumpy, due to the polish.. The only down fall I see is that I get a huge amount of flare, close to 7 inches, even in it's polished state, and I get extreme length due to it.. I need really clean backends for it. on the few patterns I've bowled on, i find it to work a little better when having to play more direct of a line, then the big loop, that way it's a little easier to play with, and when I play straighter, i reduce about 2 inches of flare.. I very well made piece from ebonite..

and remember...If it doesn't say V2....it probably won't work!

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #26 on: September 30, 2004, 09:48:35 AM »
Have had this ball for about 2 months now. Drilled it up with pin 1" above midline and 1" right of gripline, CG kicked out with weight hole in thumb positive quadrant, basically a true Revs Leverage drill.

Anyway, for those who remember the R2, if you loved that ball, buy this one.

I can't say enough good about the Clean. Very clean thru the heads, great mid-lane read and explosive backend. Fresh house, burnt house, pro patterns, carrydown, doesn't matter. Ball rolls the same and reacts the same for me on everything. Great compliment to the rest of the V2 line.

Another fantastic ball from Ebonite.
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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #27 on: December 27, 2004, 01:41:11 AM »
Got my hands on one of these balls, ohh boy, fresh oil or carry down, it'll find the pocket.  Polished, with the pin over the fingers (left handed), once you put some forward roll on it, it'll carry pretty well.  Weak 10 pins and a 7 once in a while will plague you, but it'll carry 90% of the time.
Reaction: 9
Carry: 8
Forgiving: 9

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #28 on: August 16, 2005, 11:55:05 PM »
I was experimenting with drill patterns and decided to drill this ball up Axis Leverage for a house that has a 35 foot House shot with screaming back ends, straight out of the box with the factory finish this ball was definately too strong off the break point it was loosing energy and hitting flat leaving alot of corners, decided to go back in the Pro Shop and remove the Ebonite Factory Finish polish and apply Ebonite Extender Polish.  That was definately the trick this tuned this ball down and made the ball skid about 5 more feet on this condition before it started to make a move, this time ball was crushing the pocket killing the 10 pin. Was able to play the same area for 5 games before making your standard 2 board adjustments to the right. Lives up to its name Clean through the heads and still got enough kick on the backends.  I was impressed picked up 2 more V2 Cleans for future Sport Shots axis leverage layout is 15 LB with 3 inch pin, Axis hole on PAP



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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2006, 10:35:28 PM »
I traded this ball away and a year later, voila! Back in my hands. Since my style has changed drastically, I'll post another review.

Self:
Right-handed stroker
Low track (high tilt?)
250-300 rpm
Usually around 30 degrees axis rotation
15-17 mph
...more in the profile I guess

Ball:
14lbs
3" pin
High gloss polish
Pic of layout in profile.

Drilling:
I chose to put the pin 5 1/2" from PAP over ring finger
CG kicked out to the right

Reaction:
On my home lanes, they double oil the middles in an attempt to stop the lanes from drying out as fast as they do. Not your THS. Here, the V2 Clean is way to weak, for my style at least. Gets way down the lane and by the time it starts turning it's too late.

Five minutes down the road and on your second shift THS, the Clean is a totally different ball. Stick it out to five and watch this ball snap back with authority. In the oil a little longer, the ball gets down the lane easier and still has the power to kick through the oil and kick out the ten.

The ball can easily handle mediums to almost dry lanes. Then again, I track low. Under most circumstances, the ball doesn't snap and has a nice strong continuous arc to the pocket. However, there are those conditions that make this ball want to really turn the corner. Don't be discouraged by this ball's manly colors. It packs a punch at the pins and easily riding its way to one of my all time favorites. As you can see, from my other reviews and posts, I love Ebonite and this ball is no different.

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Re: V2 Clean
« Reply #30 on: June 06, 2006, 09:12:38 PM »
Ball Weight
16 Lbs

Drilled:
Pin above bridge
CG near Palm, stacked below pin.

Bowler Style:
RPMs: around 300-325 RPMs
Speed: 17-18 MPH
Power Tweener/Cranker


SURFACE PREPARATION
OOB Surface

LANE CONDITION
Length - 32 ft; Buffed to 40'
Volume - Medium-light, oiled 5 to 5.
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - Modified House Shot


BALL REACTION
Length - 30/40
Back End - 10/20
Overall Hook -75/100
Midlane Read - smooth, not over-aggressive.
Breakpoint Shape - Hockey Stick shape breakpoint.


COMMENTS
This ball is very smooth for the conditions I bowled on. This ball had a smooth move on the heads, and got through the midlane and had a more "skid/snap" reaction on the backend. I like using the ball when the lanes start to break down, or if there is a lot of carrydown. Not a bad piece by Ebonite, but it isn't exactly my cup of tea, as it didn't really fit my game so well.