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Equipment Boards => Ebonite => Topic started by: Let It Bleed on August 11, 2005, 04:47:32 PM

Title: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: Let It Bleed on August 11, 2005, 04:47:32 PM

Was given one today and have no idea what to expect!  Any experiences with this ball would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Edited on 8/12/2005 1:06 AM

Title: Re: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: the pizz on August 12, 2005, 01:12:49 AM

which Xcel? particle or pearl?
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Title: Re: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: Let It Bleed on August 12, 2005, 01:13:19 AM

Whoops...my bad...particle
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Title: Re: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: Let It Bleed on August 12, 2005, 11:57:07 AM

TTT
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Title: Re: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: 12X on August 15, 2005, 10:26:56 AM

I have mine drilled 4 x 2 without balance hole. My Pap is 5 1/2 and 1/2 up.
I used this ball for fresh oil(THS), playing about 12 to 8 at break point.
This ball very smooth mid lane and predictable back end.
You won't be disappointed.

Title: Re: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: Ramtart on August 15, 2005, 10:47:29 AM

Hey let it bleed,

I had an Excel drilled up earlier this year in February at the TAT megabucks in Vegas.
I had mine drilled Pin under Bridge with the Bomb (Mass Bias) in the strong position.

Basically a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 drilling with no weight hole.

Even with the MB in the strog position, the ball was strong yet smooth and controllable in the backend. Putting the pin in this position and that far from my PAP played a big role in this. If you want a smoother type reaction that won't be too "jumpy" for you, trying putting the Pin under your Bridge/Ring Finger. If you want your ball to get down the lane farther with a more flip type reaction, try puttint the Pin over your ring or next to your ring (remember we all have diff pap's so check with your pro shop driller).

Hope this helps!
Regards, Ramtart
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Title: Re: Ebonite XCel Particle...What to expect
Post by: azguy on August 15, 2005, 02:18:09 PM

Mine is pin right and above ring, bomb just below thumb to the right, I love the reaction. Gets down the lane, turns hard and for me a nice predictable turn. I play more inside, but when I have to , changing hand positions, it will go down and in with a nice slow turn. All in the way you drill and throw, IMO.
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