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LuckyLefty

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Endure---strong enough?
« on: February 27, 2014, 09:25:22 PM »
Ebonite Endure....I swear I've seen it on the lanes.

But in all the videos  I have seen of it in general it looks like it really doesn't have much on the back.  Sort of a labored move.

Opinions, good?  It never seemed like it was a big seller, maybe for a reason?

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Luckylefty
PS I am looking at Brunswick Meanstreak Beatdown for this slot below my Ebonite Mission X(I like solids at my house!)
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Curt_Dupre

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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 09:58:16 AM »
For me the Endure was a ball you really wanted when the lanes were very fresh and needed a ball to start up. I would say it starts up enough, but it is very smooth. If you want a strong solid that is very continuous I would go with the Columbia Disorder. Symmetric core with a very strong cover. This would fit what you are looking for.
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 10:42:47 AM »
Endure might be the worst Ebonite ball ever made.
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 11:05:24 AM »
NHLfan,

Tell me how you really feel!  Why so bad?  Soft backend?

I was also looking at a Meanstreak Beatdown as I am not a fan of super low rgs!  I don't usually go below 2.50.  Looking to fill that strong symmetric solid spot!

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Luckylefty
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2014, 11:27:55 AM »
The Endure was just lazy down lane. Beatdown I worry will do the same thing. If you don't want lower rg, might I suggest the Smackdown? Just thinking of balls that will give you that solid reaction but much more continuous on the back with a symmetric core. Just giving you some more suggestions. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2014, 11:43:44 AM »
Curt,

Now I don't see that from the Beatdown??  On the videos I  have seen.  Please elaborate if you will.

Have you seen it weak on the lanes?

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2014, 01:59:15 PM »
I have an Endure.  Threw it this morning.  When I got it in a trade it was a pin up stack leverage drill, which for me was around a 3 3/4 pin to PAP 1" off the VAL.  The ball flared alot early and refused to carry from anywhere inside of the oil line.  Definitely needs dry to get the ball moving and to carry.

I had it redrilled with a 5" pin under layout and hit the ball with a worn out 2000 abralon which is probably more like a 4-5000 finish. It is much more lively on the back with exceptional carry.  This ball wants to roll early, but the box finish(polish) wants to skid forever.  With a pin under layout and surface modification the ball starts up in the mid and continues very strong. 

I have alot slower speed since I've returned to bowling (around 15mph) but I have a lot of forward roll.  The strong layout want to puke from inside for me.  The weaker pin down gives me a much more lively move out of the end of the pattern.  I would avoid strong layouts unless you plan on keeping it dull and using it for oil if you're a slower speed player.

This ball is very close in reaction to a Loaded Revolver, DV8 Marauder, and pin down strong layout Cyclone that I have (for comparison sake).

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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2014, 02:54:33 PM »
The beatdown will be smooth like the endure.  I find that the brawler is stronger overall and more versatile. Ball choice is up to you. i just think if you are looking for more continuation the smack down or brawler would be good. If you are looking for earlier smoother reaction then beatdown or endure would do the trick.
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2014, 10:33:19 PM »
The disorder looks pretty good IMO
resurgence core is a proven winner
combining the Oath and Vow cover into a hybred certainly has alot going for it
im told its about 1 foot earlier than the outburst, but stronger downlane
i cant wait to throw it

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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2014, 10:39:38 PM »
Curt and DP3 this is great information!

Thank you!

My house is wet in the heads and mids very often and wants smooth.  Other days it requires my assymetric Mission X.  Pin way up!  Angular but smooth and powerful off the breakpoint.

I have a Cyclone undrilled the orange and yellow one!  All the coverstocks look different to me.  Especially the new Green Yellow Blue one!  It almost looks like the coverstock (solid) of the Mission X.  Definitely looks like a winner in my house for other lefties when smoother is wanted...

I thought the Endure looked very similar that was the interest!

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS so it sounds DP if I drilled the Cyclone a little stronger I might really like it!  How strong is your Cyclone drilled?> Dave8, thanks for info also.  I think we were posting at the same time, just saw!
« Last Edit: March 01, 2014, 07:21:11 AM by LuckyLefty »
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2014, 01:19:58 AM »
I have a Cyclone (Gold/Black/Silver) drilled pin up 5 1/2" no hole, and a Cyclone (Pink/Navy/Gold) drilled pin down 4" with a double thumb hole.  The Pin down is about 5 boards stronger than the pin up.  The pin up lays the pin about 2" above my fingers and this ball goes long with a lot of forward roll.  I only throw it when the 1-3 board is in play and is the perferred line.

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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2014, 07:17:17 AM »
DP3,

Great info.  I think the Cyclone you were comparing the Endure too was the stronger drilled 4 inch pin to pap one, correct?

Thanks for the great info.

I don't know if many have seen the newer Royal Blue Cyclone but it is very similar in its oil handling abilitys to the Mission X in the heads and mids.  Obviously turns the corner differently than the Massive Mission X!

Looks great in our house!

This is great info for me Thanks!

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS I have DP I have a Loaded Revolver that is very smooth and slow off the breakpoint in this house(box finish) Never hits at home.  I used this ball to almost get to Vegas for a $50K in a house where much less reaction was needed!  This comparison of the Endure to the Loaded is a big help in understanding!
« Last Edit: March 01, 2014, 07:24:26 AM by LuckyLefty »
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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2014, 11:32:43 AM »
Glad to help, and yes, I was comparing the Endure to the pin down Cyclone.  I have them both at the same finish with the polish slightly knocked off.  The Endure has it's "tipping point" where you can get but so far inside before it just won't make a strong enough move to get back and carry.  The strong, pin down Cyclone is much better from deep inside for me.

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Re: Endure---strong enough?
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2014, 06:38:54 AM »
Small swing sought, already have the big swing with my pin up Mission X!

There is a real sweet spot shot in this house on the left.

Regards,

Luckylefty
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