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Title: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: cable-tes on May 03, 2006, 12:37:03 PM: Hey guys,
I haven't been able to post on here for a good month or so because of working and the golf team but now I'm in a situation concerning buying a new ball.The question is, I'm looking for a new benchmark potential ball between the Tsunami and the Cobalt Bomb. I've thrown the Tsunami before from a friend and I was very impressed with the carry and the reaction it had. However, my proshop guy (Who I've known for a long time) believes I should get the Cobalt instead. Any advice that can help me choose my decision? I've heard good things about both, but I'm still unsure.

Thanks,
-Cable-tes
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Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: Retroman on May 03, 2006, 08:44:19 PM: Cobalt
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Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: zeusjr on May 03, 2006, 09:11:49 PM: As a benchmark ball I'd say the Tsunami.

Either way you can't go wrong, I have them both and love'm both.
Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: Panic on May 03, 2006, 09:16:33 PM: Tsunami by far
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Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: the-7-year-itch on May 03, 2006, 09:35:33 PM: Would agreee with the Tsunami, It is much smoother than the Cobalt.
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Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: absoluteisanidiot on May 04, 2006, 08:56:42 AM: Gotta go with Cobalt here.
Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: Sawman on May 04, 2006, 11:01:43 AM: Tsunami
Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: T-GOD on May 04, 2006, 01:02:17 PM: The Tsunami would be a better benchmark ball for the simple reason it rolls smoother, with a more even arc to the pocket. That's what you're looking for in a benchmark ball, one that is middle of the road.

With that being said, the new Carbide Plus would seem to fit the bill nicely also. You may need a touch more polish than the out of box finish, but it be in the strong medium to oilier range, which is good for a benchmark ball. =:^D
Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: Rabiddog135 on May 04, 2006, 06:05:41 PM: Its a toss up either one of those two balls are good benchmark balls for me
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Title: Re: Better benchmark ball?
Post by: cable-tes on May 05, 2006, 02:11:41 AM: Thanks for the advice guys,

Now that you brought up the Carbide Plus, should I consider waiting the few weeks until it comes out? I'm pretty sure at this point I'm going for the Tsunami, but it may be helpful in my decision to see you guys use the carbide plus first when it comes out and then have feedback about it later.

-Cable-tes
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The Detroit Lions will be good! one of these days..
I claim to be one of the only Lions fans in NJ haha (I go for the underdog)

"The Strikes will come, but it won't help if you can't make spares"