I would just like to know why they discontinued this ball.  Was it because it ws a little on the old side or was there a problem with the ball nobody wanted to admit to?
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Being a good bowler isn't about using one ball on any condition, but using any ball on any condition.

No problems with the ball.   I heard it was merely a decision to replace it when the super carbide bomb came out. No conspiracy here.

Snakes

BT, nothing that I heard about the ball, I just picked one up through this site and I was wondering why it was discontinued.  I wasted money on the Freak, which is absolutely dead now, and I don't want this to be the same way.  I wish I could buy the Super Carbide Bomb, but I don't come close to the amount of oil needed to use that.  Hopefully what I get from the Super Carbide is a strong enough ball on MED-Heavy oil, with some flexibilty on MED-Light also.  It was a purchase made to replace an older ball I own.  (stats are similar)
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Being a good bowler isn't about using one ball on any condition, but using any ball on any condition.

No, I bought the Freak the same day it was released.  It started out very strong, but I used it way too much.  It has like 100+ games on it, and now is deader than roadkill.  I used it for one complete winter season.  My problem was I tried to only use the Freak, taking advice from someone I probably shouldn't have.  Now my Buzzsaw XL hooks more than the Freak.  I am skeptical about buying another particle ball now, even though I got the SC.
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Being a good bowler isn't about using one ball on any condition, but using any ball on any condition.

I clean all of my equipment after every 3 games.  I only use alcohol on it, I have a TKO Contender also, which is supposed to be a particle ball too, and after 4 years, never resurfaced, and major gashes in it, it out hooks the Freak.  I clean the Contender with alcohol, and polish it for better results.
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Being a good bowler isn't about using one ball on any condition, but using any ball on any condition.

Alcohol is not an effective degreaser, but I doubt that it will hurt the coverstock like acetone will.  Simple green and citrus degreasers are your best cheap cleaners.  Use them right after league every night.  Dedicated bowling ball cleaners like NeoTac's Hook It will pull even more grime out of the ball.

If you think the ball is dead, remove the oil.  If you don't have access to  a proshop with a Reviver, soak it in hot tap water with some Dawn dishwashing liquid.  Pull the ball out every 5-10 minutes and wipe it off with a clean towel.  Replace the bath's water if a noticeable amount of oil can be seen.  Repeat until no fresh oil is seen in the water or on the ball's surface.  Let the ball dry (upside down to let the holes drain) for a few hours.  Clean the ball thoroughly, get a resurface if necessary, and the ball should see a dramatic improvement.  I would also suggest applying Doc's Magic Elixir (http://home.attbi.com/~docsmagic/) to any ball (especially particle) used for heavy oil.
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Strider
Penn State Proud
Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say.

With a similar drilling the SCB will outhook the SC significantly.

The SC when polished is an excellent all around ball. YOu will need some ball speed though. I am not talking warp 5 or anything here but you will need head oil and a solid game to make it work.

If you are having 2nd thoughts, would you be interested in swapping it off before you drill it??? I might have something you might work better for you.

Lemme know.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
www.dougsproshop.net