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zeusjr

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First impressions of my Blue Death...
« on: November 27, 2009, 08:55:18 AM »
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4”
Starting Top Weight: 3.5 oz
Ball Weight: 15lbs. 3oz.

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5”
CG to PAP: 3”
X Hole: YES  

BOWLER STYLE
Ball Speed: 17mph  
PAP/Track: 4 7/16” Right 3/4" Down

PICTURE
http://home.comcast.net/~bandrbowling/MBD.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~bandrbowling/MBD2.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~bandrbowling/MBD3.jpg

SURFACE PREPARATION
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COMMENTS
Like everyone else has said, the new Massacre Blue Death is one awesome looking ball. I drilled my tester 5x3 just like my Red Death.  I was finally able to use it some the other night and put about 2 games on it thus far.  For me the Blue Death had easy length through the heads and a smooth but strong reaction in the Middle to Backend, I’d say a smoother overall reaction then both its older siblings (Red Death and Massacre).  The Blue Death went further down the lane then the Red Death but not as far as the Massacre.  The Blue Death didn’t have the backend snap of the Massacre, but had a similar overall movement of the Red Death.  If you’re taking 3 balls to the lanes with you the Massacre, Red Death and Blue Death are gonna make a great 1-2-3 punch…  

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Doug Sterner

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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2009, 09:40:22 PM »
zeus...are you seeing this as one of if not the best house pattern ball that Lane 1 has released in quite awhile?

Easy length, strong read and the hit of a freight train?
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zeusjr

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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2009, 09:04:51 AM »
quote:
zeus...are you seeing this as one of if not the best house pattern ball that Lane 1 has released in quite awhile?

Easy length, strong read and the hit of a freight train?


I'm not gonna argue with you..  LOL  I do really like how it rolled nice and smooth without reading to early or real snappy on the backend, but still pleanty strong..  It was just the right mix..  

Actually I'm dying to see what it'll due at another house I bowl at, but since I bowl at that house on Thursdays I didn't get the chance this week.  That house tends to put out a little tougher house shot, and I'm hoping this ball is what I need for that house..
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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 07:04:09 AM »
quote:
zeus...are you seeing this as one of if not the best house pattern ball that Lane 1 has released in quite awhile?

Easy length, strong read and the hit of a freight train?
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Perfect description Doug, our house is longish oil but most of the guys complain about the shot going fast (I dont see that for some reason but strokers, tweeners and crankers all complain)  This ball allowed me to play all night, played the oil line and as that shot moved on me, I shifted 3 and 2 right and picked the speed up and was back in the pocket, cant wait for league again to give this ball another workout,
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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2009, 08:46:27 AM »
shot with the BD again last night, oil was fairly heavy and long, I played outside  most of the night (mind you I DO NOT play up the boards well)  standing right foot on 11 piping ball up ten to about 47 feet the ball made a nice continuous move to the pocket, resulting in a very nice upright 9 pin.  the ball just drove right by it, never deflected off its path and left it standing waving at me.  I left 3 more before the night was done.  I continued to move left most of the night, but never got in where i would have been deeper with then the RD lets me play.  no big numbers 202-196-244 for a 642 but was second high in the house, lots of people had recovery issues, i didnt see any of that.  The BD is a very versitile peice as well as a great recovery piece, allowed me to play all night in the same generall area.  Fantastic compliment to the RD, I cannot say that enough, probably their best combo since the PCB, BCB set up
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sigmaphi9

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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2009, 10:29:04 AM »
Right handed
16 mph
375+ revs
PAP 4 1/2 x 1/2 up

Guys, I'm getting one as an early Christmas present.  Thinking about stacking it 4 1/2 pin to PAP x 3 1/2 cg to PAP.  Pin will end up above and a bit right of ring finger.  I bowl on 41' THS although I don't have the bumper on the outside.  I'm looking for it to pick up late midlane with a strong hard arc to the pocket.  What are your thoughts on this type layout for this ball?  Thanks for your input.
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Doug Sterner

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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2009, 08:29:17 PM »
sigmaphi9....dont "stack" the ball. The Massacore balls react differently... almost opposite of what you would suspect.

CG out drills tend to be very angular while label drills tend to be more even.

I have an original Massacre that was 4x4 and the ball went dead straight. It was good on nothing other than toast.

I would suggest pin under the bridge which (based on your provided information) should give you a 4-1/2" pin to PAP measurement. As for the cg I would kick it right at a 45* angle from the pin and put the weighthole 6" from the grip center on the line from the grip center through the cg.

I think this will give you the reaction you are loking for.
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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2009, 06:24:45 AM »
Doug, thanks for the input.  Maybe I'll throw in a review in a couple weeks to let you know how it turned out.
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Re: First impressions of my Blue Death...
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2009, 09:00:35 AM »
quote:
Right handed
16 mph
375+ revs
PAP 4 1/2 x 1/2 up

Guys, I''m getting one as an early Christmas present.  Thinking about stacking it 4 1/2 pin to PAP x 3 1/2 cg to PAP.  Pin will end up above and a bit right of ring finger.  I bowl on 41'' THS although I don''t have the bumper on the outside.  I''m looking for it to pick up late midlane with a strong hard arc to the pocket.  What are your thoughts on this type layout for this ball?  Thanks for your input.


Mo Pinel''s Dual Angle Drilling suggestion for
Medium Track Players (with PAP between 4-½" and 5-¼" over)

55* x 3-¾" x 25* - fast revving, firm breakpoint
35* x 4 1/4" x 30* - Strong Midlane - Heavy Forward Roll (speed dominant bowler or heavier oil)
65* x 5" x 40* Control - Smooth Continuous Hook(Rev dominant players and/or for lighter oil volumes)
35* x 4" x 25* - for a strong backend
80* x 3" x 45* - for a late Breakpoint

Edited on 12/2/2009 10:02 AM
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