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Doug Sterner

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Teal THS Mini-Review
« on: May 13, 2008, 02:32:51 PM »
First off kudos to Lane 1 and RIchie for listening to the bowlers and bringing back a piece from the past that is all about control instead of just monster hook or huge backend.

Thanks again to Richie and Chuck for getting one of these balls in my hands to take for a test drive.

First off the ball is a 15# with 2-3" pin and top weight of 3-1/4 oz.

When I asked Chuck how I should drill this ball he gave me direct orders to do nothing exotic....no cg outs or Ricos or stacked leverage or anything...just a simple label shift. So I drilled mine with the cg between the ring and thumb and the pin above and right of the ring.

This left me with 1/2 side, 1/4 finger and even on the top/ bottom.

All I have to say is WOW!!! I am in love here. The ball clears the heads (even in the semi-matte box finish) and rolls silky smooth in the mids and is strong but not explosive on the backend.

This is exactly what the boys from Syracuse say it is...about perfect for the typical house shot. The ball gave me room both ways and was very responsive to hand position changes.

The backend is very smooth...not explosive like a lot of the newer stuff.

This ball will be a winner for Lane 1....great ball.
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2008, 07:31:33 AM »
I saw these being made at the 900 Global plant down in SA last week.. Its a nice looking ball and seemed kind of dull looking if I remember correctly..
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2008, 08:41:32 AM »
Sounds very familiar. Strong, smooth, control. I had the same to say when I first started throwing the Creature Solid. Balls like this are exactly what the doctor ordered for adult bumper bowling
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300jd

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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2008, 11:56:10 AM »
is there any way you can make a video of you throwing it please?
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2008, 02:05:43 PM »
quote:
is there any way you can make a video of you throwing it please?
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2008, 07:21:05 PM »
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I'd really like to see this ball in action on a ths thrown by someone other than the guy who normally does it..

 


I don't always agree with Inverted's opinions, attitude, and etc, but this is one time I am in total agreement with him. I'd like to see someone other than Richie, Mike, etc. throw this ball. Someone like Britton, rev-trex, Buddies Pro Shop, or even an every day house hack with a 185-195 or so average.
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2008, 08:15:59 PM »
I have a 185-195 average so they could send it to me. I have booked 185 to 197 the last bazillion years...... no video capabitlities though.
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FAILURE IS FEEDBACK. AND FEEDBACK IS THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS THAT GOT DIGESTED!

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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2008, 08:32:46 PM »
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Doug,
No offense, but I'd love to see Richie send one of these to Britton so he can give an unbaised review of the ball and post a video of it without all the hype on video ball reviews.

Any chance of that happening??


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I actually emailed Richie about that last week.  He said he will send me one to do a video...i havent heard back from him since then so we shall see

Hope i can help you out Inverted...even if you do throw 16#'s
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Doug Sterner

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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2008, 09:22:15 PM »
Sorry guys but I don't have any digital video capabilities.

All I have is an old Sharp 8mm that I can't get to interface correctly with the Dazzle hardware I purchased.

As for Richie getting a ball to someone to review, I have no way of making that happen.
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2008, 05:29:42 AM »
Why is it that noboy can post anything USEFUL in the Lane 1 forum without it turning into a "Lane 1 is nothing more than a bunch of over-priced, old technology, over-hyped, crappy bowling balls that exist only because there is a huge cult following who think Richie is God" thread?

If you don't like the product or care for their marketing then suck it up and deal with it.

And for those of you comparing the Creature solid and the Teal, there is no comparison...the Creature is smooth but NOT as smooth as the Teal. My similarly drilled Creature is significantly more angular at the break than the Teal.
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2008, 04:22:28 PM »
the video will be out any day now.
then you can see how amazing this ball is
when mike first got it we were both amazed about how smooth and controlling it is with outstanding hitting power
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Roy Munson

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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2008, 04:33:04 PM »

. . . hmmm
. . . with comments like that, Urban
. . . you might get your own test ball
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2008, 08:17:06 PM »
there are no wall shots dont be jealous that mike can play anywhere on the lane. left side included

and roy i wish looks like it would be step above my comet pro and that would be the best combo since burger & fries

Edited on 5/15/2008 8:19 PM
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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2008, 08:47:23 PM »
Here is Buddies Video...it will be on my site shortly...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_ziSvN0-Ug

Richie E-Mailed me back today and is sending a THS out to me as well...so now you guys will get two unbiased looks, one from Timmy a high rev guy, and one from myself
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300jd

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Re: Teal THS Mini-Review
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2008, 08:56:40 PM »
looks like a winner
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