Post by: novawagonmaster on February 08, 2008, 12:27:01 AM
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.
OK, I just zipped up my flame-retardant suit. Go ahead and give me he77 for having three overpriced plastic balls
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Jon (in Ohio)
Edited on 2/8/2008 9:28 AM
Post by: WSUstroker on February 08, 2008, 09:27:00 AM
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Post by: Brickguy221 on February 08, 2008, 09:38:08 AM
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Post by: novawagonmaster on February 08, 2008, 11:22:31 AM
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Damnit Jon, I was all set to say something until you mentioned you are wearing proper forum PPE. Still though, 3 plastic balls?
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Good thing I sold my Spare Tire
I will probably sell the black XXXL, too.
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Jon (in Ohio)
Post by: zeusjr on February 08, 2008, 07:43:08 PM
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OK, I just zipped up my flame-retardant suit. Go ahead and give me he77 for having three overpriced plastic balls
Least you didn't drill all three Label..
Post by: novawagonmaster on February 08, 2008, 07:59:02 PM
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OK, I just zipped up my flame-retardant suit. Go ahead and give me he77 for having three overpriced plastic balls
Least you didn't drill all three Label..
I had that one coming!
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Jon (in Ohio)
Post by: zeusjr on February 08, 2008, 09:40:27 PM
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I had that one coming!
LOL... My Crystal is drilled RICO, but I hope to have my new Starburst tomorrow (If I don't get screwed by Fedex again like they did to me today
) and it'll most likely be drilled Stacked...
Post by: Lane1Redneck on February 09, 2008, 01:09:34 AM
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Looks Like a Telefunken U-47
Please don't drink and vote
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Post by: Grayson on February 10, 2008, 03:10:07 PM
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My Black XXXL is lable drilled 1:30
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Looks Like a Telefunken U-47
Please don't drink and vote
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same here...
And I am not satisfied with it... not after 2 years now.
if I get another XXXL I will drill it different... not sure how but more "rolly"
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Post by: Brickguy221 on February 10, 2008, 08:38:50 PM
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if I get another XXXL I will drill it different... not sure how but more "rolly
Grayson, see my post a few posts above this one for how I drilled mine. For me and my style, it is rolly and I love the ball. No matter how many other new balls I might get, this one will always be a part of my arsenal.
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Post by: scotts33 on February 10, 2008, 08:41:04 PM
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Scott
Post by: Grayson on February 11, 2008, 01:25:01 AM
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Where do you guys bowl the Sahara Desert? Or no ball speed?
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med-dry THS
The outside 2 boards are almost not oiled... I can play the XXXL with 14mph and normal revs down the first five on a fresh oiled lane and get it into the pocket... problem is carry...
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Post by: novawagonmaster on February 11, 2008, 06:09:07 AM
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Where do you guys bowl the Sahara Desert? Or no ball speed?
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Scott
Stats are in my profile.
When do I use plastic?
One local house puts down a shot that is bone dry outside the 8th board. When I am having an off night, I fight over/under with resin. The XXXL gives me a smoother bump off the dry boards. Granted, you still need to be accurate, but sometimes that is the change I need.
Otherwise, it's always in my bag to combat burnt lanes, especially in tournaments. When the shot moves too deep inside for my "less than manly" rev rate, I can go back up the boards with plastic.
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Jon (in Ohio)
Post by: scotts33 on February 11, 2008, 06:40:31 AM
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FAVORITE LINE: Down and in baby!
That says a lot Jon.
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Scott
Post by: novawagonmaster on February 11, 2008, 06:51:54 AM
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FAVORITE LINE: Down and in baby!
That says a lot Jon.
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Scott
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)
Post by: Grayson 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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Scott
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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Post by: crankncrash on February 11, 2008, 01:24:29 PM
Post by: Grayson on February 11, 2008, 02:25:04 PM
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Post by: Playmaker on February 11, 2008, 02:47:09 PM
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Post by: novawagonmaster on February 11, 2008, 02:58:08 PM
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Post by: crankncrash on February 11, 2008, 03:17:04 PM
Post by: FastTracker33 on February 11, 2008, 03:23:49 PM
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Post by: novawagonmaster 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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Jon (in Ohio)
Post by: crankncrash on February 11, 2008, 03:47:14 PM