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supernoodle

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Sling blade help needed
« on: October 25, 2006, 11:27:47 AM »
I am about to get my hands on a 2nd hand Sling Blade and was hoping that someone may be able to answer a few questions I have about this ball.

I am a medium speed Stroker/Low end tweener who can play either a down an in shot or a medium out and in shot (As long as there is a decent backend).

My questions are as follows:-

1) I was thinking of using this ball for medium lane conditions,would it fit the bill in its OOB condition?

2) What type of drilling have you had and what reaction did/do you get?

3) What drilling/ball surface would you recomend for me and why?

Any help would be most appreciated.

SN
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supernoodle

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Re: Sling blade help needed
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2006, 09:28:12 PM »
TY but would still like to hear from people with a Sling blade who bowl similar lines/speed/style (Sorry no vid available) to me (see above).

Also when I say "Medium" conditions I mean medium in terms of Length of oil,volume and backends (Some movement but not screaming backends).

If someone has a copy of a slingblade Drill sheet that they could scan and send to me,I would appreciate it enormously.
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FastTracker33

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Re: Sling blade help needed
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2006, 09:35:25 PM »
Hey, i hope i might be of some help

I have a Sling Blade drilled like this..

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/TheOne9110/BowlingBalls002.jpg
(the piece of tape is the CG location)

On a Medium, fresh pattern, this ball shines VERY WELL. My specs are in my profile. I'm a tweener with a little extra revs, if that makes since, lol. I throw about 16-18mph, just depends on the conditions.

For me my Sling Blade, has a very sharp backend with this layout, but at the same time, is still controllable. The ball revs up very nicely, and gets down the lane easily. I can play almost any line with this ball.

Overall the Sling Blade really shines on Medium Conditions. On Lighter Oil, it might get tough, but you will find a shot eventually. On Dry conditions, ahhh, put the ball back, lol
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ten pin killler

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Re: Sling blade help needed
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2006, 09:52:25 AM »
I just recently sold my Sling Blade that was drilled straight up label. It was definantly a Med shot ball, way to strong for light conditions if you had any revs at all. So, I would say:

1. Yes, definantly a med shot ball

2. Straight up label with CG in palm, pin over and between ring and middle finger. It went long and snapped hard on the back-end on fresh med shots.

3. I used to keep mine hit with a 4000 grit abralon pad and polished to tame it down.

Hope this helps........
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