Author Topic: USBC Open and Taboo Jet Black (Read 2938 times)

vkowalski1970 · « **on:** March 19, 2012, 11:23:58 PM »

Speed 15-16mph

350+ revs

Im thinking my Jet Black at 4000 might be a great ball for this pattern.....or does anyone think it may be too snappy???

My Arsenal:

Nano.............................55x4.25x45..........500/2000

Raging Bull Charged.....45x4.5x40..........4000 polished,OB

Taboo Jet Black.............55x4x70.............4000

Nomad Solid..................60x4.5x35...........1500 polished

Pink Panther Pearl..........60x4.5x40...........OB, 6421 2x compound+polish

Chainsaw SOS................45x5.25x40........OB, 4000 polished

Taboo Spare...................50x4x30.............OB

completebowler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2012, 02:26:39 AM »

I think the Jet Black will be much too sharp off the spot for The Open Championships pattern. But I have not been down there yet.

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coasterp · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:41:11 AM »

Try hitting the cover with 2000 abralon. I have one I did that to after reading it here and then throwing the ball. The original finish was flippy and squirted a little on carrydown when I first tried it. The slightly matt finish created by 2000 made a huge difference. It still easily clears the fronts, yet is a controlled late arc on the back. I just won a tournament Sun. with this ball. I used it start to finish, playing every part of the lane. It is a very versatile piece for me. I am not affiliated with hammer in any way.

completebowler · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:00:52 AM »

I agree. It is a great ball and very versatile and if you are dead set on it being your new purchase you should be very happy. My only concern is match-up at nationals. But if you knock the cover down as the previous poster recommended it should have a better chance of performing down there.

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vkowalski1970 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:26:22 AM »

I didn't care for the box surface. Took it to 4000 and it is pretty versatile. I waa worried 2000 might be too much surface down there. Not sure what I have to throw down there

My Arsenal:

Nano.............................55x4.25x45..........500/2000

Raging Bull Charged.....45x4.5x40..........4000 polished,OB

Taboo Jet Black.............55x4x70.............4000

Nomad Solid..................60x4.5x35...........1500 polished

Pink Panther Pearl..........60x4.5x40...........OB, 6421 2x compound+polish

Chainsaw SOS................45x5.25x40........OB, 4000 polished

Taboo Spare...................50x4x30.............OB

radioman1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:34:01 AM »

I drilled three new balls for Nationals this year. I drilled two Jet Black Taboos. One pin down CG out about a inch at 2000. The other pin up Cg out at 4000. And a Arson pin up CG out at Box(2000). Both pin up balls had small holes. Didnt use the pin down ball much. Had better look with both pin up balls. Played closer to the 5 board than in previous years. I left probably 100 sticks in spares. Chopped the 3-6-10 a few times and had very sticky corners for shooting the 10 ten. Good Luck.

completebowler · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:11:55 AM »

I think the Nomad solid will most likely give you the best look of your current arsenal. In my experiences, smoother arcing control pieces work best. Not trying to FIGJAM but I have a career 208 average out there, an award score, and a 792 set. I have usually had some very good looks. Average would be higher except for nursing pretty substantial injuries 2 of the last 3 years out there.

Anyhow, I have an Attitude Shift (very similar cover to your Nomad) with a shorter pin to PAP layout (around 3") that always goes with me there and to any tighter tournament patterns. It is usually money on the Nationals pattern at 2000 Abralon. My specs are in my profile (we are similar in speed/revs).

If you are looking to drill a new ball I would recommend something with R2S solid from Storm. My Attitude is great and guys were killing it with the Special Agent a few years back. Now, that said this years pattern is a but different but generally speaking over the last few years that cover and the Global Eagle/Break/Break Out have had high success rates.

By going with an R2S solid ball with a shorter pin to PAP layout to compliment the Nomad I think you will have a nice 1-2 punch. I notice most of your stuff is longer Pin to PAP and this helps the ball flip/finish on the back. In my opinion, controlling the heads and mids is what works well out there.

Sorry so long winded....hope this helps.

vkowalski1970 wrote on 3/20/2012 7:26 AM:I didn't care for the box surface. Took it to 4000 and it is pretty versatile. I waa worried 2000 might be too much surface down there. Not sure what I have to throw down there

My Arsenal:

Nano.............................55x4.25x45..........500/2000

Raging Bull Charged.....45x4.5x40..........4000 polished,OB
Taboo Jet Black.............55x4x70.............4000

Nomad Solid..................60x4.5x35...........1500 polished

Pink Panther Pearl..........60x4.5x40...........OB, 6421 2x compound+polish

Chainsaw SOS................45x5.25x40........OB, 4000 polished

Taboo Spare...................50x4x30.............OB

ALL STAR BOWLING & TROPHY
LANGAN'S ALL STAR LANES
IBPSIA MEMBER
WALLED LAKE MI

All Star Bowling & Trophy

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