Mini Arsenal - 3 The ONES?

Hey guys, I currently have 2 Ones and I love them to death. I really like the motion
of this ball and how it revs up nice and easy. I find the covers to be scotch-brite
friendly, which is a plus in my book!

I currently have 2 The One's from Ebonite and wouldn't rule out the possibility of
getting a third One. The third one would be more for Light Mediums or when the shot
breaks down. I know this is a strong ball, but I think if I go with a traditional
label leverage or maybe even negative pin placement, I might have a great look for
the lighter conditions.

This ball has already proven to me that it can flat out Hook while at the same time,
providing great length up front through the heads and most of the mids. Maybe I can offset
the Powerful Punch at the backend by putting the MB left of thumb in Track...hmmmm

I know there are better alternatives at lower price points, but with the ball having
that naturaly tendency to go long, I like that possibility of using it on lighter
conditions.

Whatcha guys think?

The One #1 (For Medium Heavier Type Oil conditions - Early Read/Strong Arc)
Surface = 600 Grit Scuffed

Layout
Pin under ring and MB in Strong

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--O---O---
-------P----
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------cg--
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----O-----
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--------MB

The ONE #2 (For Most Mediums - Skid/Flip)
Surface = OOB 4000 Grit Factory Polished

Layout
Pin over ring with MB 1" next to thumb & X-hole in thumb positive quadrant

--------P---
--O---O---
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------cg--
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-----------xh
----O-mb--
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POSSIBLE The ONE #3 (For Most Light Mediums & Broken Down Shots - Long & Even Arc)
Surface = OOB 4000 Grit Factory Polished

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--O---OP--
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----cg-------
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----o--------
-mb----------
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Thansk everyone!
Ram
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Food is good for you!

JPRLane1 - Thanks for chiming in. I am aware of Ebonite's non recommendation of this drilling pattern with MB in track area. In fact, here is the excerpt from their website...

This is NON RECOMMENDED LAYOUT.  This layout will produce a very mild ball reaction and is not recommended.
Drilling #5
Ball Reaction: Very mild
Suitable for: Extremely high rev rates
Flare potential: Very Small
Pin Placement: Not recommended with this layout
Mass Bias Placement: Mass Bias Placements to the left of the thumb hole are not recommended because of the severe reduction in flare potential.

I am a rev dominant player with slower speeds. I already have 2 ones that react pretty strongly to Most Mediums and Medium Heavies. I wouldn't mind drilling one weaker and killing some of the flare potential. I thought it would be a great layout to play straighter, but to still keep the same hitting power of this great ball. My other option is to go with a Negative Pin placement (under middle finger - about 6 in' pin to pap with mb under thumb)

Thanks for your opinion!
Ram
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Food is good for you!

Hey Rammy Hagar! (that's the best I got...)

I wouldn't suggest going with the non-recommended layout on your third The One, I would probably go with a 5 or 5 1/2" pin-to-PAP placement but much further from your midline, try to find one with the longest pin length possible (hopefully around 4-5") and go at least 3 1/2 to 4" above your midline, that way you can keep the pin in a more decent position (as opposed to going negative, i'd be afraid of squirt there, especially in box condition), and still get a bunch of length out of the ball.  Maybe place the MB out near your PAP to tame down the backend reaction a bit...
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Andrew Loose

1/2 of ABT's Finest

"Strike for show, spare for dough, split for D'OH!"

Wouldn't it be easier to get a lesser ball with a more conventional drilling, instead of gambling on a drill pattern the company adamantly says is no good?  I know the ONE is  an excellent ball, but I am sure you could find something for your need with less risk.

I too, would also opt for a less agressive cover ball (usually a lower priced one..), there is less chance for error.  Just my two cents..
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