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chitown

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Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« on: January 09, 2008, 05:54:18 AM »
BV's layout: Pin above the bridge 5.5" from pap, CG kicked right and no balance hole.

During league or tourney's one can't change the surface of a ball during play.  So because of this I bought a 2nd Blue Vibe.  I gave it the same exact layout that's on my BV #1 and brought the cover down to 1000 grit abralon.

I've had a chance to use this ball on  42' and 44' patterns in which both had some heavy out of bounds.  Very difficult patterns!  At 1000 grit the BV has a strong mid-lane and smooth back end and still retained some great hitting power.  I was amazed at how much stronger this ball was when dulled.  It was able to handle the heavier/longer oil with ease.  

I'm glad I made the choice to buy another BV and knock the cover down.  This ball along with my OOB BV make one hell of a 1-2 punch combination.
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azguy

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2008, 02:20:49 PM »
I really don't think many folks know how good the Vibes are. Just like the Doom, it takes time.
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bluerrpilot

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2008, 03:02:31 PM »
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I really don't think many folks know how good the Vibes are. Just like the Doom, it takes time.
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I'll second that.

Chi, what do you think of a Rico drilled BV
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2008, 03:11:59 PM »
so how strong is the blue vibe compared to the doom at the same grit????

I was rattling off how good the Doom was when they first came out, so i have passed up another great cheap ball???
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bluerrpilot

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2008, 04:53:22 PM »
The Doom is still stronger than the BV especially in the midlane. But the Doom is going to be more skid/flip than the BV
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Gazoo

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2008, 06:01:16 PM »
I fully agree. Took my Blue down to 1000 grit also, and it is a very strong ball that can handle some oil. Now my Cherry OOB and dull Blue are a great 1-2 punch for league play.
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chitown

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2008, 07:18:43 AM »
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I'll second that.

Chi, what do you think of a Rico drilled BV



  bluerrpilot, I don't ever use pin under the fingers drillings.  I have a high ball track and clip the fingers if I use a pin under layout.  I usually always keep the pin in the same location on most of my equipment (pin above the bridge 5.5" from pap).  The only thing I will normally change is the CG locations and to add or not add a balance hole.  I have went away from the pin above the bridge location on a couple balls recently but have not had the same success as I do with the pin above the fingers 5" to 5.5" from my pap.

From what i've seen, the BV would roll VERY smooth with a rico layout.

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chitown

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Re: Bought a 2nd Blue Vibe and took the cover down to 1000 abralon
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2008, 07:24:13 AM »
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so how strong is the blue vibe compared to the doom at the same grit????

I was rattling off how good the Doom was when they first came out, so i have passed up another great cheap ball???


The Doom is stronger than the Blue Vibe at the same cover grit.  Not by a lot but still stronger.  

The Doom is an awesome bowling ball!  That's the ball that got me into using Hammer.

I'm kind of shocked that the Blue Vibe is as cheap as it is.  Great ball and the price is hard to beat.
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