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Equipment Boards => Ebonite => Topic started by: 302efi on May 18, 2006, 05:46:53 PM

Title: XXXcel Cracked !
Post by: 302efi on May 18, 2006, 05:46:53 PM
I was trying to sell the ball and I guess the cover at 600 didnt look good, so I picked up to put some polish on it and I noticed this 3 inch crack !

http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=22402DRJYk&i=872061
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=22402DRJYk&i=872060

WTF ? The ball anit moved since I took a picture of it a few days ago ? It's been siting in the closet, nothing on top of it or anything ?

You can see in the second pic that just the cover stock is cracked, not the filler. The insert holes are beveled and all. Whats really weird is its a straight line crack...Doesnt that mean a material defect ?

Man this sucks...I bought the ball last Sept and shot my first honer score of the season with it (299).

Is this a common problem with the Bomber Phazed Reactive ?...Now 'm kinda worried about my One and Big One ...
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Title: Re: XXXcel Cracked !
Post by: Cbjdc on May 19, 2006, 09:04:24 AM
from what I can see it looks like when you got the ball drilled the bit might have not been sharp or vibration.  The cover looks like the bit shaked a lot.  That was a problem with storms x factor when it first came out.  They recommeneded that you should sharpen the drill bit everytime you drill the newer balls.
Title: Re: XXXcel Cracked !
Post by: DanR on May 19, 2006, 10:50:31 PM
Most important thing a pro shop should do is to take their time drilling into the cores.  All of the Ebonite and Hammer are very dense so a drill bit may warp if drilled to quickly.  If they take their time using sharp bits the percentage of balls cracking will decrease.
Title: Re: XXXcel Cracked !
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on May 21, 2006, 07:02:08 PM
Dang!  That's a serious crack.  Try to think of the positive side...  You get to try a new ball!  Go nuts!
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