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big_bg

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Old Savage
« on: December 26, 2004, 08:23:35 AM »
I am looking for a ball that can handle heavy oil and my pro shop has ebonite savages on close out for 160 (canadian) will inserts and everything and i was wondering if this wouldsuit my purpose since my current ball does not move when it sees anything over medium oil.
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tonybowls

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2004, 04:27:00 PM »
Get the Particle Excel. Excellent for Heavy Oil.
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a_ak57

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2004, 04:35:09 PM »
What ball are you currently using?
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big_bg

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2004, 05:06:46 PM »
i currently use a super trooper and was only considering it because of the price and it's ability to handle a heavy oil condition. If this ball does not work  i will probably buy a impulse zone or a atomic charge
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tonybowls

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2004, 06:22:28 PM »
The Prime Time Sanded is also a big mover, reasonably priced as well.
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the pizz

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2004, 10:23:24 AM »
i recommend the Xcel particle.. hooks more than anything ive ever thrown and is still controllable.
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seadrive

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2004, 12:38:13 PM »
In out-of-box condition ( a dull sheen finish, 1200 grit, if I remember correctly), the Savage will handle a lot more oil than your Super Trooper.  If you were to sand it to 600 grit, it would probably handle anything short of a true flood for most bowlers.  If you have high ball speed, it still may not be enough, but since you're using a Super Trooper for medium oil, that's not too likely.

If you decide to go with the Savage, and you are really bowling on "heavy oil", you can add to its effectiveness by putting an early-rolling drilling on it.

It's a very adjustable ball.  If the price is very attractive, I don't think it would be a bad choice for someone whose only other ball is a Super Trooper.
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Steven

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2004, 06:39:27 PM »
seadrive basically nailed it.

I found this topic interesting because the Savage solid is my heavy oil ball. This defies logic since it's a reactive (i.e. non-particle), but set up correctly, the Savage does the job. I have mine set up as follows:

1) 4" Pin, with the pin below the ring and the CG kicked out about an inch.
2) Cover maintained at about 400 grit using a Burgundy scothbrite pad.

I've used this ball successfully on the PBA 42' pattern, as well as THS fresh heavy patterns, and it works better than any particle I've owned.

It's worth a shot.
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big_bg

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2004, 06:45:42 PM »
this is the link to the ball i'm considering
http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=5&BallID=232

Edited on 12/27/2004 7:48 PM
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seadrive

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Re: Old Savage
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2004, 08:30:17 AM »
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this is the link to the ball i'm considering
http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=5&BallID=232

Yes, we know which ball you're talking about.

If the price is right, I would go for it.  See my previous message, and read what Steven said.
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