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novawagonmaster

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How did you drill your XXXL?
« on: February 08, 2008, 12:27:01 AM »
I went with a RICO drill on the new Starburst XXXL.
I had no idea what to expect, but could not resist the urge to try it.
In short, it works very well. I have not played it on burnt lanes yet, but on a worn out house shot, the ball rolls up really nice.

My black XXXL is drilled Label 1:30. It flares more, but does not finish like the RICO-drilled ball.

I also have a Clear Diamond drilled with the pin on the axis. This is always my spare ball, but it works as a strike ball also. I actually prefer this one over the black. I don't know if the appearance is in my head, or if the ball actually works better. It could just be a comfort issue.

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Grayson

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2008, 01:04:52 PM »
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FAVORITE LINE: Down and in baby!


That says a lot Jon.  
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Understand that while my comfort zone is from about 12 out (at the arrows...depending on the house), I can play straight up the outside if the shot is there, and I have been able to move in as far as the 4th arrow. If the shot goes any deeper than the 4th arrow, I'm done. I have to grab my plastic and square up again. When I say "down and in", it just means "much straighter than most modern game spray-and-pray bowlers"
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Jon (in Ohio)



same here...

The XXXL is my weapon of last resort... if nothing works... the XXXL will.
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crankncrash

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2008, 01:24:29 PM »
How would you guys say the hit of the xxxl compares to reactive?  I am between drilling a Roto Neptune extremely weak or getting an XXXl and putting a "rolly" drilling to it.  I need a little more pop that a target zone, but I don't really need it to "hook" much more.  I just want a little room for error, to carry when I get it there.
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Grayson

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2008, 02:25:04 PM »
on the right condition... as good as any reactive from my experience


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Playmaker

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2008, 02:47:09 PM »
XXXl is the hardest hitting plastic ball, It has a full weight block.
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novawagonmaster

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2008, 02:58:08 PM »
The hit and carry are both great as long as you get the ball rolling. If you fire a rocket to the pocket, it will deflect. I am so happy I went with a RICO drill on the new one. I did not think it would make a big difference, but it does. It's not a big hooker, but the fact that it gets into a roll makes all the difference in carry.
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Jon (in Ohio)

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crankncrash

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2008, 03:17:04 PM »
Ok then, answer me this, have you ever found it to be over under?  I know this sounds crazy from a plastic ball, but I have a clear wearwolf drilled with an asym drilling and it IS over under. It is KILLER if there is not a trace of carry down, but my target zone does better if there is.  I know I could post a low 6 with the t-zone, I'm wondering how much difference I might see in an xxxl.
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FastTracker33

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2008, 03:23:49 PM »
My XXXL is drilled about 2-3 inches above the fingers. I'm unsure of the PAP coordinates EXACTLY, but it's roughly 5-5.5 inches from my PAP. I have the new Starburst XXXL, not that it makes a difference, but it's definitely cooler looking! I love the reaction, also. It's super smooth on a fresh oiled shot just going straight up the boards. I don't get much room for error, but when it's in the spot, it's beautiful. When the lanes are hooking even more, the XXXL doesn't hook a lot with them, it hooks only about 2-3 boards more, and I have to go even straighter at spares. Overall, this is my first Lane #1 ball, and my first ever plastic ball (although it has a core), and I LOVE it. I would recommend it to anyone because of how much this ball can come in handy!
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novawagonmaster

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2008, 03:39:36 PM »
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Ok then, answer me this, have you ever found it to be over under?  I know this sounds crazy from a plastic ball, but I have a clear wearwolf drilled with an asym drilling and it IS over under. It is KILLER if there is not a trace of carry down, but my target zone does better if there is.  I know I could post a low 6 with the t-zone, I'm wondering how much difference I might see in an xxxl.


With me, no. I only experience "under"
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crankncrash

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Re: How did you drill your XXXL?
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2008, 03:47:14 PM »
under is fine haha, I would rather that than through the beak.
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