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chitown

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extender polish
« on: March 05, 2006, 02:26:21 PM »
Has anyone used Ebonites extender polish?  Does it really help for dry lanes.
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azguy

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Re: extender polish
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2006, 04:38:15 AM »
I've used it and Track's Delayed Reaction. For my style, I noticed a bit more length, a bit more snap in the backend, but not a whole lot. Keep in mind, I don't have the hand you do, so it might not be a good test for you.
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chitown

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Re: extender polish
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2006, 09:57:16 AM »
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I've used it and Track's Delayed Reaction. For my style, I noticed a bit more length, a bit more snap in the backend, but not a whole lot. Keep in mind, I don't have the hand you do, so it might not be a good test for you.
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Which one gave you the most length out of the two?  I'm going to polish one of my Dooms and try to get it under the box condition.  I'm going to use it on the Doom I have dulled right now because I have my new #3 Doom coming this week.  That will be the one I drill strong.
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Re: extender polish
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2006, 10:32:28 AM »
I use more Track, but I can get that in 32 oz not 8, so it's cheaper. I did not use both balls on the same week, so oil might have been different. Also, it's almost a personal pref thing, Delayed Reaction is just easier for me to use, so might not be a real fair test, sorry, best I can say.

PS: I do not have anything against Ebonite Products, I just started out with Track and it's teaching an old dog new tricks....sopmetimes hard to do !..lol
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Re: extender polish
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2006, 01:20:38 PM »
Delayed Reaction and Neotac's Control-It are different from most products in that they contain something usually called a "slipping agent."  They bond to the ball surface and contribute to additional length and a DECREASED back end reaction.  Once on a ball, they need to be removed by sanding (or simply being worn off through long use).  I have not used Ebonite's Extender Ball Polish, but I don't think that it contains a slipping agent.  I believe it increases length primarily by polishing the surface so that the ball can go longer and save its energy for the backend.  If that is the case, it is quite a different product than the first two mentioned.  Those first two increase length and kill the backend as well.  Most polishes don't act that way.  

I've looked at the Ebonite website, and it doesn't specifically say whether Extender will contribute to a decreased backend like the other two.  It is probably worth contacting Ebonite to find out.

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Re: extender polish
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2006, 01:30:59 PM »
Ebonites Extender Polish doesn't reduce a back end of most balls. I have found that it does what it says it will do. That is increase leangth, which in turn moves the break point further down the lane, and helps with more back end. As for the dry lanes bit, it does help out a bit yes.  Though when your on dry lanes, you might want something weaker in the core/cover areas. (but thats a differant topic all together)
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Re: extender polish
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2006, 04:18:00 PM »
I think I will try delayed reaction and see if that will do the trick.  Yes I want to add length and decrease the back end.  That would be perfect for what i'm looking for.  If I don't like the reaction I get I will just sand the ball down and buy a different ball for that spot.
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Re: extender polish
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2006, 10:31:44 AM »
like a VIBE?
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chitown

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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2006, 01:50:19 PM »
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That was my thought to. Why go through all the work and hassle to only maybe get what is alreay available?


Yes like a vibe.  The vibe uses the max flip cover.  The Doom uses the enhanced max flip cover.  Is there anyone out there that has both of these balls and can tell me how much of a difference there is between them?

To answer your question about going thru the work and hassle.  I am doing an experiment for myself to see how many conditions I can cover with 3 Dooms.  I was going to try it with 4 of them but don't see the need to use 4.  I feel I can accomplish what I want with 3 of them.

The Doom even Dull will not cover xtreme heavy patterns.  I have a Track Animal for heavy.  The Animal is an awesome ball and does the job perfect for heavy oil.  Next the Doom is also an awesome ball which can cover many conditions.  My Box cover Doom can handle med to light and some dry conditions depending how i'm playing the lanes.  Even on dry this ball still hits like a missle.  I have a Doom right now that is dulled but drilled just like my box condition one.  It's drilled for length and back end.  I figured if I can polish that ball with a delayed reaction type polish it will fit under the box Doom.  Those two balls by themselves will be able to cover med to dry with ease.

I know many will say why not just buy a ball for dry lanes.  Well because I like the Doom and feel it is a special ball.  It hits freaking hard and carry's even not so great pocket hits. A very forgiving ball that I have shot some big games with.  I have never had a reactive pearl ball as good as this one is.  NEVER!

Now the med/heavy patterns can be played with my animal because it is versatile.  However I just want a reactive ball for the med/heavy patterns and feel the strong drilled dull Doom can handle that.  See the one I have dull right now can handle more oil than the box condition one.  Plus it has even more control of the mid lane and is a great ball to use on tough patterns.  I just feel it makes more sense to dull the strong one than the one drilled for length.

Well this is why I want to try and see if I can tame down one of my Dooms just a little to use on more dry lanes.

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