Post by: Gonz on June 28, 2009, 03:17:09 AM
I just picked up one an XP and it caame at a matte finish. I haven't even thrown it yet due to current work life balance.
I know when this ball came out their was a question of surface as some came polished from the factory, while some came at a matte finish. I was wondering what the users of this ball found to be the best surface for performance of this ball. I do realize that obviously different surface changes work for different styles, different conditions. Still wanted some input on what users found worked best for them on this ball, as I do not recall any ball I have owned over the years being distributed from the factory with different surfaces. Has anyone tried both and was their a radical difference in shape of ball path? Thanks everyone.
Gonz
Post by: bowlerdawg on June 28, 2009, 12:34:16 PM
some came matte, and some came highly polished.
i liked 1000 abralon plus black magic personally
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Post by: Geetaan on June 28, 2009, 04:22:30 PM
Post by: JessN16 on June 29, 2009, 12:51:31 AM
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Post by: Brickguy221 on June 29, 2009, 01:03:42 AM
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Mine came matte. I immediately added Storm ReactaShine to it and it's an absolute gem. Great for mediums of all ranges. Probably the most versatile of the post-Brunswick Lane #1 balls I've thrown so far.
Jess
Mine is shiny. I haven't drilled it yet but hope to within the next couple weeks or so.
Just wondering if anyone has ever had to knock the shine down a bit???
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Post by: Steven on June 29, 2009, 09:49:59 AM
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Mine came matte.
Mine too. The only change I've made is to refresh with Valentino Resurrection, and then a light application of Snake Oil polish. It's similar to OOB, with just a little more shine and push through the heads.
The XP is usually the first ball out of my bag. It's been very versatile and effective on both THS and PBA/Sport patterns.
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Post by: Brickguy221 on June 29, 2009, 10:47:32 AM
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The XP is usually the first ball out of my bag. It's been very versatile and effective on both THS and PBA/Sport patterns
Steven, where do you have the Pin & CG placed on your ball?
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Post by: urbanj51 on June 29, 2009, 01:19:10 PM
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Post by: Gonz on June 30, 2009, 12:30:41 AM
I am impressed with this ball! Though I am a tweener that usually swings it, this is likely the best down and in THS ball I have thrown since the old Brunswick Attitude III. After struggling and learning the ball for the first game (Yikes 163!)on an easy house shot. I increased speed while moving right, playing up the boards to finish with 238 and 226.
This ball allowed me to venture into a line that I haven't been able to play while getting a ball to hit and carry in years.
Consistent reaction and very true off the break.
It won't WOW your neighbors but you'll score with very little effort. I will try it in different surfaces once my work life slows allowing me time to practice.
Thanks again everyone!
Gonz