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Peanut-800

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Is the xxxl worth getting
« on: August 04, 2005, 05:32:53 AM »
Im concidering getting an xxxl and wondering if its worth paying that much for a plastic ball ??? I bowl in a tournament where the final one has little or no oil on the lanes ... any help would be appreciated

 

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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2005, 01:36:00 PM »
A must have as far as I am concerned while mine is primarily a spare ball I have on ocassion had to throw it for strikes.  I have even thought about another one drilled more agressive.  I will have one in my bag as long as they make it and will buy and extra if the ever discontinue it.
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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2005, 02:14:03 PM »

  Really don't get into the virtues of a plastic bowlingball, this one is different, it is the toughest plastic ball I have owned in the past 10yrs.
  I have tried to get Lane 1 or Brunswick to tell me what the actual material is but they only say it is there standard plastic. I will normally go through 2-3 plastic balls per season, yet this will be my 3rd season using this ball.
  Ball can be used on real dry lane beds and gives good carry on this condition, also the ball doesn't track out when used on dry unkept wood lanes.
  Overpriced maybe, but compared to 8-9 plastic balls I don't think so.

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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2005, 05:23:11 PM »
For what this ball gives you in versatility and hit, it is NOT overpriced.  It is more when compared to a normal plastic like a white dot, or what have you , BUT not in comparison to say a visi ball plastic, for they are pricey.  This ball however, gives more than all those combined, for all they can do is go straight, and if one can get one to move, it is either BONE dry, or they have tremendous hand.  The XXXL will move on its own yet does not overreact.  I love mine, and if they come out with a clear one, that will be my second.  This ball is BY FAR the best plastic on the market.

Richie told me once, that there was a plastic ball only tourney, and most bowlers wanted the XXXL banned from the tourney.  When asked why, the answer was because of the weight block it has an advantage.  The director responded with a question, "If it gives that much of an advantage, then why do you not have one?"  Needless to say it was allowed, for it met the plastic coverstock requirements.

Bottom line, it is 2 balls in one, and is the BEST!!!

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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2005, 06:45:20 PM »
Well stated guys! I only had a problem with mine in one tournament when the heads & mids dried up, but there was a lot of carrydown. Really not a good condition for any ball though.
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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2005, 10:21:10 PM »
quote:
I bowl in a tournament where the final one has little or no oil on the lanes ...


for that reason you need one !!!!!!!!!
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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2005, 03:47:50 AM »
a friend and i just picked one up at our local pro shop
all i have to say is WOW
this has got to be one of the coolest balls around
we had it drilled very aggressively
this ball hit's as hard as any high performance ball
it is so worth the money
just wondering, but how much did you guys get your XXXL for?
i'm just wondering if we got a good deal

thanks for your time
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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2005, 05:38:17 PM »
I used to have a 15# XXXL and loved it on drier conditions. Early this year, I dropped to 14# balls, so I sold it. I decided last week to return to 15# balls because I simply try to muscle the 14's too much. Now I wish I had kept it.

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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2005, 06:00:12 PM »
Too bad this still has not set in yet, but YESSSSS!!!!  The XXXL is 2 balls in one, and if you are going to spend 125.00 or better for some cool plastic ball, that has NO HIT POWER, then why not spend it on a plastic ball that hos NO EQUAL anywhere in the bowling world that we know.

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Re: Is the xxxl worth getting
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2005, 06:19:42 PM »
you are very wise  =)
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