Author Topic: Megaton Friction compared to the Dynamo and the Buzzbomb (Read 5661 times)

Nicanor · « **on:** July 08, 2009, 07:15:25 AM »

How many of you compared the Mega Friction to the Buzzbomb or the Dynamo?

I have 3 Mega Frictions and 2 Buzzbombs and 2 Dynamos that I have been comparing. I believe all three bowling balls are made by 900 Global, so its not a slam against either company (except I still think the Buzzbomb was a dud and a flop).

But next to me in league on the lanes just left of me a guy was throwing a Mega Friction and a Buzzbomb. It was a house shot, good oil in the middle and the dry was 8 and out. He has a Dynamo but didn't throw it today. He seen me throwing the Mega Friction and he put his Buzzbpmb baack in the bag though he wasn't doing that bad.

The buzzbomb gave him very little area right to recover but when he hit his mark, the ball carried well. But the Buzzbomb is a control ball as compared to the Mega Friction and the area and carry of the Mega Friction was much better then the Buzzbomb for this bowler. The Mega Friction has to get a few games into it before it becomes the monster that it is. He could miss right and the Mega Friction would recover with authority, the Buzzbomb puked.

I had one of my Mega Frictions with me and one of my Dynamos. The Dynamo covers more boards then the Mega Frcition, but the Mega Friction is a lot more consistant and release friendly. The Mega Friction explodes the pins and carry is much better then the Dynamo. I'm averaging 226 in this league with the Megaton Friction with the pin along side the ring finger cg to the right a touch, 3 inch pin. My pap is 4 7/8 and 5/8 up, ball speed about 17.5 mph.

In a league in another house where the oil is a little shorter I've been using a Megaton Friction with the pin about 1 1/2 inches above the ring finger pin to cg about 3 inches and the cg slightly to the right. I'm averaging 224 at this house.

As most of you know, I didn't care for the Buzzbomb and watching someone else throw the Megaton Friction along side the Buzzbomb made a believer out of me.

I think the Dynamo is tremendosu and I'll work with the surface a little. I also ordered the Dynamo 2X and a Gemstone, so this not a slam against Lane 1, but if you haven't I would recommend a Mega Frcition if you want to get all the hype that was given for the Buzzbomb. They could have used the Buzzbomb advertisement for the Mega Friction and been right on.

No need responding to this post to defend Lane 1, but if you have thrown and compared the three bowling balls, please let us know about your findings.

Thanks,

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Edited on 7/8/2009 11:04 PM

Nicanor · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:11:21 AM »

Thank you for the replies to the post. I didn't expect for everyone to agree.

Those of you who have a Mega Friction, throw the ball for a while and the ball will get a little more length. The MF is not a light oil ball or a short oil ball, this I know. But medium to medium heavy, this ball is true. It gets down the lane fairly easy (I wouldn't think it would with slower speeds)reads the break point very well and the carry is amazing. I read some post that says they threw the ball only a couple of games and put it up for sale or trade. If they are bowling on shorter or lighter oil, I understand. But if they have a THS shot and did not give it some break in games, they lost out.

900 Global is making some great bowling balls. For me personally, I didn't match up with the Break or the Buzzbomb. The Break had potential but cracked. Two Buzzbombs three different drilings all kind of surface adjustments, dud and a flop.

The Dynamo on the other hand, I agree with Steven. The ball is very vesatile. I've had mine from 1000 ablaron through polished and the surface adjusts very easily. After I get the Dynamo 2X, I will find a spot for the Dynamo. The Dynamo will cover many boards, agreed. But the Dynamo is a little sensative to release. A slight adjustment in release will move this ball boards quickly or lack of boards quickly. Its the same for most hook monsters. Its like throwing your strike ball at the 10 pin. Fast, up the back and maybe with broken wrist, you make the 10 pin. Come around the ball a little and just before it gets to the 10 pins, because of the little side turn, the ball grabs and you miss the 10 pin to the left. This is the Dynamo.

The Mega friction is more release friendly and carry is better without question.

Am I saying that the MF is a better ball then the Buzzbomb or the Dynamo. The Buzzbomb just sucked, so yes for the Buzzbomb, without question. The Dynamo is different because the Dynamo has so much potential with easy surface adjustments. But if I have a condition where i could throw my MF or my Dynamo, I will throw my MF mostly because the ball is more user friendly and carry is better.

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NoseofRI · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:00:57 PM »

Who in their right mind needs 3 mega frictions, 2 buzzbombs AND 2 dynamos. No wonder the cost of oil is going up again, you have all of it in your 2 triple rollers.

Sir Bowl-A-Lot · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:25:41 PM »

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Who in their right mind needs 3 mega frictions, 2 buzzbombs AND 2 dynamos. No wonder the cost of oil is going up again, you have all of it in your 2 triple rollers.

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Rockbowler · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2009, 01:29:41 PM »

If anyone can afford it, why not? Do I sense jealousy?

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Who in their right mind needs 3 mega frictions, 2 buzzbombs AND 2 dynamos. No wonder the cost of oil is going up again, you have all of it in your 2 triple rollers.

Steven · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:10:17 PM »

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Nic kudos on the testing and documentation but Steven will never agree with you as he is too close minded to listen to anyones documented testing other than his own.

mmcfarland300: I can always count on you to offer opinions on Lane#1 subjects where you apparently don't have a clue. Congratulations on an unblemished track record.

If I have a strong opinion on the BuzzBomb, it's because I've effectively used the ball numerous times on heavier oil patterns. The first competitive situation where I used the BuzzBomb netted a nice $400 check. You might call that a FIGJAM, but it's fact and an indication of what the ball is capable of accomplishing.

I have no issue with Nic not liking the BuzzBomb. Not all balls are loved or even liked by all bowlers. It's his insistence that the ball is an absolute dud that I take exception to. What he's not allowing that many bowlers match up to it very well.

For the brief time I was able to test it, I found the Mega Friction to be a very nice heavy rolling ball -- very consistent and continuous. I can see why Nic likes it. For me, on Shark, I found it overlaps the BuzzBomb to a large degree. Personally, I found that Mega=Big and Friction=Grab. At least for my style of bowling, the concept of "Big Grab" and THS bowling are inconsistent. This will be be different for others based on their individual styles.
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mmcfarland300 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:21:29 PM »

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Nic kudos on the testing and documentation but Steven will never agree with you as he is too close minded to listen to anyones documented testing other than his own.

mmcfarland300: I can always count on you to offer opinions on Lane#1 subjects where you apparently don't have a clue. Congratulations on an unblemished track record.
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And again you show nothing but your close mindedness. I again will state I have no problems with Lane 1 or those that use them. If you match up well with them so be it. My issue is with those Lane 1 users who do nothing but run their mouths about how anyone who doesn't succeed with them is horrible and should quit bowling (I'm obviously embelishing but you get the point) over the top supporters who can't see someones opinion at any time. Steven I have complimented you multiple times in the past over your knowledge....I just see you being unaccepting that any ball could be better than a diamond. The point of the post was that the MF was in Nic's opinion what the BB was originally billed as.

themachine300 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:32:41 PM »

Dude just let it go, you didn't match up to the buzzbomb, it sucked for you. I don't know about the rest of the forum but this is getting ridiculous. I'm sick of this whining. Every other day you are posting some topic about the buzzbomb and why it was a flop. And to add, you need to grow a hand if you need 3 mega frictions, 2 buzzbombs and 2 dynamos. Let it go!
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Edited on 7/9/2009 2:37 PM

NoseofRI · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:35:38 PM »

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If anyone can afford it, why not? Do I sense jealousy?

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Who in their right mind needs 3 mega frictions, 2 buzzbombs AND 2 dynamos. No wonder the cost of oil is going up again, you have all of it in your 2 triple rollers.

Jealousy? Of what? Having 7 balls that can only be used like 3 times a year in a specific tournament that floods the lane? Clearly you know nothing about ball reaction and strength compared to lane condition if your suggesting jealousy. But hey maybe your right, maybe I'm just jealous that I'm not a 150 rev puss knuckling hack that needs multiple of every biggest hooking ball on the market because its the only way I might actually be able to hook a ball...

themachine300 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:41:16 PM »

^^^^^^^^^Seriously. Everything this guy says from now on I flush down the toilet when he told me his arsenal
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Rockbowler · « **Reply #25 on:** July 09, 2009, 02:47:58 PM »

You are jealous that Nicanor can afford all those balls. What has owning a lot of balls got to do about knowledge of ball reaction and strength? Nic just told you that he tests these balls with diferent surfaces and drills. We should be appreciative that there is someone who can own and test many balls and share his testing results on the board.

For a Brunswick Advisor Staff member, you sure are quick to jump to conclusions. Nic can speak for himself but you have not seen him bowl and you are equating his owning a lot of balls to 150 revs and not being able to hook the ball?

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If anyone can afford it, why not? Do I sense jealousy?

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Who in their right mind needs 3 mega frictions, 2 buzzbombs AND 2 dynamos. No wonder the cost of oil is going up again, you have all of it in your 2 triple rollers.

Jealousy? Of what? Having 7 balls that can only be used like 3 times a year in a specific tournament that floods the lane? Clearly you know nothing about ball reaction and strength compared to lane condition if your suggesting jealousy. But hey maybe your right, maybe I'm just jealous that I'm not a 150 rev puss knuckling hack that needs multiple of every biggest hooking ball on the market because its the only way I might actually be able to hook a ball...

Nicanor · « **Reply #26 on:** July 09, 2009, 03:20:59 PM »

I find some of the latter post funny.

Yes I have 2 Buzzbombs that are duds. Yes I have 2 Dynamos that are in my practice bag. Yes, I have 3 Megatons, one not drilled and the two that are drilled are drilled differently for two different houses.

You make it sound as though i roll all these bowling balls into the lanes at one time. How funny.

For those that are tired of reading these post, don't open them, put me on your ignore list. but if you do, I will never ask you over for dinner again. Oh, I've never met you. Get the point?

I have over 150 bowling balls. I just put over 30 Lane 1 bowling balls up for sale. Look at the bowling balls and you'll see I had the whole gamit. Fromm the XXXL to the Dynamo.

The post talked about the comparison between three bowling balls. Don't like my opinion. I can respect that. The Buzzbomb was a dud and a flop. My point about the Mega Friction is if little ole me can throw the Mega Friction and have the reaction the Buzzbomb promised, then Lane 1 wouldn't be in such a hurt locker as it was after the release of the DUD.

you guys get over it, the Buzzbomb hurt Lane 1. I bet it was close to making them fold. Thats why no PBA allowed balls or even a booth in Vegas where they should have easily sold enough balls to make the Vegas adventure profitable. If you can't read between the lines, then i can understand why you think the Buzzbomb in your bag for that one specific day of the year when it might work for you. right out of Steven's fingers.

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NoseofRI · « **Reply #27 on:** July 09, 2009, 03:40:41 PM »

Rock, I'm just simply amazed that you managed to make even less sense and seem MORE clueless than you did by calling me jealous. I own a lot more bowling balls than 7, so you're way off on that. The fact that I was questioning the reason for having 7 of those 3 specific bowling balls, and you said I was jealous showed you have no bowling knowledge, as there's no reason to have 7 HEAVY OIL BALLS. Owning 3 Mega Frictions is even over-the-top.

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Nic can speak for himself but you have not seen him bowl and you are equating his owning a lot of balls to 150 revs and not being able to hook the ball?

Um actually no. I actually came to the conclusion that he can't hook a ball because he owns 3 MEGA FRICTIONS, 2 BUZZBOMBS, AND 2 DYNAMOS. To any sensible person with a little bowling ball knowledge, the same conclusion would have been drawn.

Now, you also took the time to research and use me being a Brunswick Advisory Member in your argument, so again I'll ask, being that I get deals on bowling equipment, why would I be jealous that he can "afford all these bowling balls?"

Nicanor · « **Reply #28 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:13:37 PM »

Do you know why some of the latter posts makes no sense?

You know I think the Buzzbomb is a dud. so why would i even take them to the lanes for leagues or tournaments?

So thats two out of the bag from the start.
If you read prior posts, you knew that I only take one MF into a league. I've already mentioned I take into league a Jolt solid, waiting for the Gemstone, a Black Raspberry, Hot Sauce, MF, Cell pearl and a Blue Dot. Thats only six. When I pot bowl or practice I use the Dynamos, 2nd Dimension, Neptune, Domination, Storm Ice and the Agent Orange.

I avaerage around 224. Even on a house shot, thats not bad. Not great.

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Rockbowler · « **Reply #29 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:39:41 PM »

But who made you judge, jury and executioner to say that there is no reason to have 7 heavy oil balls? Nic can have all the heavy oil balls and all the bowling balls he wants. Also, he knows what he is doing as he has different surfaces and drills. He just said he has 150 bowling balls. Is there a reason to have all that many? If he can afford it, why not? It is his prerogative. Also, this is the ballreviews site and Nic is testing/reviewing the balls and sharing it with us. What more do you want?

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Rock, I'm just simply amazed that you managed to make even less sense and seem MORE clueless than you did by calling me jealous. I own a lot more bowling balls than 7, so you're way off on that. The fact that I was questioning the reason for having 7 of those 3 specific bowling balls, and you said I was jealous showed you have no bowling knowledge, as there's no reason to have 7 HEAVY OIL BALLS. Owning 3 Mega Frictions is even over-the-top.

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Nic can speak for himself but you have not seen him bowl and you are equating his owning a lot of balls to 150 revs and not being able to hook the ball?
Um actually no. I actually came to the conclusion that he can't hook a ball because he owns 3 MEGA FRICTIONS, 2 BUZZBOMBS, AND 2 DYNAMOS. To any sensible person with a little bowling ball knowledge, the same conclusion would have been drawn.

Now, you also took the time to research and use me being a Brunswick Advisory Member in your argument, so again I'll ask, being that I get deals on bowling equipment, why would I be jealous that he can "afford all these bowling balls?"

Edited on 7/9/2009 4:40 PM

JOE FALCO · « **Reply #30 on:** July 09, 2009, 05:24:37 PM »

Good man.. ROCK!
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