Post by: agroves on January 17, 2008, 12:30:39 PM
Some info:
325ish rpm
minimal tilt
med to high axis rotation with my A game
faster speed, around 17 or so at the pin decks
I drill my own equipment.
Bite:
15lbs
3" cg to pin
2 1/4 top
Layout:
4 1/2 pin to pap, 25* mb 2 1/2 from the PAP
Box surface
31/32" balance hole, 2 1/2" deep
Prior to balance hole, 3/8 oz finger weight, 1 7/8 side weight
I bowled with the Bite prior to putting a balance hole in it. I was not able to toss it after placing the balance hole in it. That will have to wait until tomorrow.
The Bite is SICK on the backend. After two tosses, I said, "Um, I might have to polish this thing." I was deeper than I've ever been on our house shot when the lanes are fresh. I normally stand around 16 or so with my DOOM and look at 8. With the BITE I was in at 23 with my feet and looking 14 to 8. I was only able to toss about 10 shots. I'll toss it tomorrow on the house shot and Saturday on the Shark.
Andrew
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Post by: Hogsharley on January 17, 2008, 08:53:20 PM
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The Bite is SICK on the backend.
I have to agree with you on this Andrew. I'm playing my normal line with this ball but I'm using very little wrist and less wrist cupping than normal. It is stonger than my original Black Widow and it has a weaker drilling. What impresses me the most about the Bite is that is gets down the lane very clean and doesn't hook too early. I used it all night last night and it only got better with each game.
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Post by: Fatboy8 on January 17, 2008, 10:01:53 PM
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Post by: agroves on January 17, 2008, 10:08:17 PM
I can't wait to toss it again.
Andrew
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Post by: Fatboy8 on January 17, 2008, 10:24:42 PM
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Brian, hope you don't mind the call tonight. I just had to let you know that....you were right.
I can't wait to toss it again.
Andrew
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Not a problem at all man. Glad to hear you love it as much as I do!
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Post by: agroves on January 18, 2008, 11:04:53 PM
http://www.bowlingballexchange.com//upload_files/100_1146.jpg
http://www.bowlingballexchange.com//upload_files/100_1147.jpg
http://www.bowlingballexchange.com//upload_files/100_1148.jpg
Vids(not the greatest, I don't know how to use windows movie maker):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYgeCXNSs0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iFhblpshho
The first video I was looking 14 to 10. The second video I was more up the back from much further outside.
My secondary thoughts on the ball are very good. It is stronger off the spot than anything else I have. I threw my Anger side by side and it started earlier and wasn't nearly as angular(which is what I want from this ball).
The Anger as a benchmark ball that you can certainly build a quality arsenal around.
Andrew
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Post by: Fatboy8 on January 18, 2008, 11:11:36 PM
Nice........balls............
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Post by: Hogsharley on January 18, 2008, 11:32:03 PM
Clear grips and ugly color thumb mold. The thumb mold is awesome though.
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Post by: hittnhard on January 19, 2008, 01:43:00 AM
Post by: mrbowlingnut on January 19, 2008, 11:40:29 AM
The 1 st one with 4 1/2 pin to pap and 4 1/2 mb to pap needs oil in box but is erractic, the polished ball clears the heads much cleaner and unleashes all of it's hook on the backend of the lane.
Probably going to polish the 1 st ball up even more than the new polished one, i have feeling the ball is going to better this way.
The polished ball still needs oil at least medium's i find both of them stronger and more backend than the BW Solid, so i can see where this ball is would be still strong with 5 - 5 1/2 pin to pap and 5 inch plus mb to pap drills.
Post by: T Brockette on January 19, 2008, 11:43:48 AM
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Post by: Brickguy221 on January 19, 2008, 11:44:33 AM
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Got a 2 nd Bite went 4 1/2 pin to pap and 4 inch mb to pap polished the ball up and this ball is money.
Barry, whaere is the Pin located?..Beside RF, over RF, under RF, etc.?
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on January 19, 2008, 11:50:55 AM
Pin down for my style would smooth it out some, so maybe if you need backend you will go more over the midline versus closer.
Post by: Atochabsh on January 20, 2008, 07:20:46 PM
Erin
Post by: Strider on January 20, 2008, 07:22:20 PM
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Post by: clint191 on January 20, 2008, 08:38:56 PM
on the Bite for me. My Anger handles a lot of oil, but it is much more
smooth. There was a couple times I threw the Bite out in no mans
land and she came back w/ no problem whereas I was leaving buckets
w/ the Anger. Anger has been my heavy oil ball, but it may have to
step aside???
Post by: Atochabsh on January 21, 2008, 09:43:06 AM
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Really? The Anger was known to be a rolly ball for heavier conditions, not back end. You're the first person I've heard say the Anger was flippy.
Mine was. Great ball and I've suggested it to many who have also loved this ball. Between the Widow, the Widow Bite and the Anger, my favorite is still the Anger. Both balls were drilled stacked leverage (3 3/8 X 4) and I get a nice move off the break point from both of them, but the Anger, IMO, is a bit stronger.
Erin
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on January 21, 2008, 09:52:00 AM
pearl, long with more on back than original.
BITE is inbetween original and pearl with massive backend, great ball
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Post by: agroves on January 22, 2008, 11:22:51 PM
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Post by: agroves on January 30, 2008, 02:02:34 AM
I hadn't used the Bite, the thumb just didn't feel comfortable. So, I reslugged it and now it feels good.
I used it tonight. Start out the first game playing a small swing from 12-9. My reaction was pretty good and carry was good as well. I left a swisher 7, so I moved one left and tucked my pinky and finished strong with a 236. The next game I didn't move at all and shot 245.
In game 3, the lanes transitioned and a torched spot developed at 10/11 board at approx 37 feet. I was able to achieve the aggressive motion with a hook stop reaction by moving left and extending my pinky finger out, thus causing the ball to read earlier and be smoother on the back. By doing so, the ball would hook and setup, holding pocket. I was able to salvage a decent series (672) even with a sub par last game.
I think I'm gonna hit the Bite with a 2000 Abralon pad tomorrow and see what that does on our house shot.
Andrew
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Edited on 1/30/2008 3:06 AM
Post by: KingCranker on January 30, 2008, 11:31:36 AM
quote:
Just got my Bite on Sat. and the backend is much more defined
on the Bite for me. My Anger handles a lot of oil, but it is much more
smooth. There was a couple times I threw the Bite out in no mans
land and she came back w/ no problem whereas I was leaving buckets
w/ the Anger. Anger has been my heavy oil ball, but it may have to
step aside???
Unless the Anger has the same amount of games on it than the Bite,its hard to acually compare the 2,Anger seems to have been around for awhile where it certainly soaked up oil in the coverstock and has gotten a track on it.
I still agree the Bite has move on the backend.
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Edited on 1/30/2008 12:32 PM