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MSC2471

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Big Time question
« on: May 15, 2005, 02:43:31 PM »
I have a friend who is bowling with me in a summer sport shot league that starts up this coming week. He was planning on getting a Big Time as he already has a couple of balls from Ebonite (V2 Strong/R, Game Time, Primal Instinct) but heard that this ball handles heavy oil very well. What do you think of this ball especially on longer sport patterns (as we will see a 45 foot pattern and a 50 foot pattern in this league)? He's a righty tweener, probably gets 17-18 mph at the pin deck, medium revs. If he gets this ball, should he take it down in grit a little or would it fine in box surface?

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Re: Big Time question
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2005, 10:53:08 PM »
From what I have seen with the Big Time, I believe there are better choices a s a true oil ball.  I'm not too familiar with Ebonite, but I think the Xcel particle would be a better choice, and if he's not just into ebonite, Track Rule GP 2, Hammer Big Deal or Real Deal with surface, Brunswick Ultimate Inferno with more surface, Roto-Grip RS-X with more surface, and probably the best choice in the X-Factor Vertigo from Storm.  All the ball listed should be drilled very strong to maximize the reaction you want to gain for heavy oil.  From what I have seen, no other ball has a better midlane and backend reaction as the Vertigo, as I have seen it cut through a good amount of oil on a 45 foot pattern.  The most important thing is matching up the layout to the bowler, and adjusting the surface properly.  Any ball that is drilled will need to be taken down to at least 600 grit if you want it to be purely for oil.

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Re: Big Time question
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2005, 09:08:50 AM »
I have the Big Time and I never have problems getting mine to the pocket. it cuts throught the oil better than anything I've seen out. my ball speed is around 15-16 mph and it's drilled stacked leverage. Plus it's not going to tear a whole in your wallet with it's price.
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Re: Big Time question
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2005, 01:14:52 PM »
From what I've seen, the box surface is fine for sport patterns, but that's watching guys who've got some pretty high rev rates.  For 50 foot oil he may have to sqare up a little bit but the Big Time can handle it, especially with that coverstock.

Your friend doesn't think the Strong/R can handle the oil well enough?  Just wondering what his experience with that ball has been.
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Re: Big Time question
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2005, 06:07:11 PM »
JamesCube,

The Big Time works great on Medium to Medium/Heavy Volume patterns.  However when the Big Time does not create enough friction, the Xxcel is a better choice.  The coverstock on the Xxcel creates more friction that the cover on the Big Time and the core is stronger.  So, for heavier volumes the Xxcel would be a better choice.  The new Xxxcel would work as well.


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MSC2471

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Re: Big Time question
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2005, 11:32:58 PM »
I don't remember the specific layout on his V2 Strong/R, but he has trouble getting any length out of this ball on most patterns. This past week when we started our sport shot league on a 45 foot pattern, he played 18-13 with his Game Time and just made hand release adjustments as the oil carried down, and he was able to put up a 595 which was second high on our pair...

I'll pass on everyone's suggestions to him and see what he thinks.

Matt
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