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Fatboy8

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The RED XXXL ????
« on: November 18, 2006, 10:51:49 PM »
I have never had the chance to throw any of the XXXL series balls from Lane #1. I'm curious about the amount of hook these balls have, or don't have. Is it possible to drill one to be a dry lane ball, PLUS a spare ball?

Just wondered if anyone uses their XXXL for spares (righty shooting the 10 pin for example), or if it's TOO reactive for that purpose. What kind of power and carry do they have also? Any info would be great, thanks!
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zeusjr

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Re: The RED XXXL ????
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2006, 07:42:53 AM »
When I had a Black XXXL I had o problem shooting 10 pins with it.  It's plastic so it doesn't hook much unless the lanes are bone dry.

I sold it sometime ago though and now I use a Bullet to shoot spares wih...
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Fatboy8

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Re: The RED XXXL ????
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2006, 07:57:18 AM »
What kind of drilling do you go with on this ball?

Pin above ring- will it go too long on drier shots?

Pin right of ring- too aggresive to shoot corner pins?
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Doug Sterner

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Re: The RED XXXL ????
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2006, 08:15:04 AM »
I have all 3 so I can comment here...

I have my Black XXXL drilled 4x4 stacked. 800 grit surface with Storm Xtra Shine as the surface. I can use it as my strike ball down the track all day long thanks to our incompetent lane man. I can use it as my corner pin spare ball without issue. Will hook up 8 to the pocket...9 boards total.

The Red is drilled more label leverage (1:30 label shift) and goes longer than the black. The finish on this ball is 1000 Abralon with Storm XTra Shine. Again corner pins are no problem. Will hook from the 12 board to the pocket...5 boards total.

The Clear XXXL is the straightest of the bunch. Since my clear was one of the first ones to come in it had a 0-1 pin so I just simply shifted it a bit and drilled it. I keep the surface here at box finish with just a touch of X Tra Shine as needed to keep the gloss. This ball will not hook unless the lanes have not been oiled for 3 days and even then 10 board to the pocket is all it has.

If you are interested I can get you the Red XXXL or the Crystal Diamond for a good price. The Black, good luck. I had one here NIB and sold it on ebay a couple of weeks ago for $150. The specs were not that great (4.5 top weight) otherwise I have a feeling it would have fetched more.

Good luck!!!
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Re: The RED XXXL ????
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2006, 08:29:39 AM »
quote:

I sold it sometime ago though and now I use a Bullet to shoot spares wih...


I did the same thing
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Re: The RED XXXL ????
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2006, 08:49:15 AM »
on last count i am up to 92% on makeable spares since putting the xxxl into play, there has been nights i have used it exclusively and shot 640+ during league, move right go up the 8 and kill the rack, lable drill on mine, and I love it for pretty much anything.  on a truly burnt up shot i can swing this ball as well 15-7 type shot
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Fatboy8

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Re: The RED XXXL ????
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2006, 09:05:38 AM »
Wow, sounds like I need me one of these........

Thanks guys!
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