Author Topic: First Impression: Carbide Bomb (Read 1034 times)

A_P_K · « **on:** October 21, 2003, 06:28:53 AM »

For all informative purposes I will be comparing and contrasting the Green Bomb to my Blue Gryphon.

Specs on the Green Bomb are, 16lbs, pin out of 4", and drilled pin next to ring with the CG kicked out an inch from there.

Specs on the Blue Gryphon are, 16lbs pin out of 4", and drilled 1:30 label. I also took the cover of the Gryphon down to 800 grit using Liquid Sandpaper.

Today I was bowling on fresh upper medium oiled lanes, pretty flat all the way down about 36 feet buffed out...?

Using the Carbide Bomb I started with my slide foot on 25 sending the ball out to the ten board as a break point. The Bomb glided through the fresh heads and started to roll at about the 40 foot mark. From that point on once it caught any hint of dry it flared towards the pocket.

I also had the ability to play a higher track and keep the line tight playing 15 out to 10 as well. The Bomb was receptive to different releases but so far I prefer to come around it using a lower track.

The Carbide Bomb definitely can cover boards, the backend is strong for a particle ball, but not overly retarded like on some pearl resins.

Now using the Blue Gryphon I had the ability to play the same exact lines as I did with the Carbide Bomb. The major difference is the Gryphon got a foot more length and offered an increased backend movement. (Whoever said it was weak?)

Between the two balls the Gryphon hit way harder but the carry was exactly the same. When the Gryphon hit the pocket, more times than the Carbide Bomb did, I had more "Airborn Scouts", messengers, and other UFO style flying pins at the deck.

Overall I actually like the Carbide Bomb, as I see it to be pretty versatile and responsive to my release changes. I can see myself using the Bomb even on a second shift, but not putting anything on the ball and letting the core do it's job.

The Blue Gryphon is definitely (A) not as weak as people say, and (B) a great overall compliment to much of my equipment, Visionary and Lane 1 alike.

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six pack · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2003, 10:47:10 PM »

try the bomb polished,you will see even more back end when it finds the dry.mine with a 5"pin,1:30 label snaps BIG time.you are right when saying it responds well to hand adjustments.

charlest · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2003, 10:57:02 PM »

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try the bomb polished,you will see even more back end when it finds the dry.mine with a 5"pin,1:30 label snaps BIG time.you are right when saying it responds well to hand adjustments.

I practiced with him yesterday; it is polished, not a high gloss, but definitely polished.

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A_P_K · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2003, 09:22:44 AM »

I don't know if it's me or not, but the ball seems to glaze over real quick. I'd much rather leave it dull because I have other skid snap type Buzzsaws, where as I want this one for a fresh condition.

It is relatively aggressive anyway, just what I need for the medium oiled first shifts.

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In the old days people used to cut wood with axes.....................now and days...............they just have Executioners do it for them!

Pin_Krusher IS a serious threat to modern day bowling wood as we know it today.

Author Topic: First Impression: Carbide Bomb (Read 1034 times)

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