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carlos

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XXL
« on: May 11, 2009, 03:06:49 AM »
Is there a big difference between the XXL and the XXXL bowling ball. I know the XXXL is plastic and the XXL is not. I was wondering is there a big difference in the reaction for the two. If anyone has both how do they compare ? I have a XXXL and I guess I have not ran into dry enough lanes to actually use it. Thanks for any input. Carlos
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Roy Munson

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Re: XXL
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 12:04:07 PM »
The name may imply similarities but actually very different balls here.

XXXL = plastic as you know
XXL = is Pearl Urethane

I use my XXXL for only for spares.
My XXL is for medium to semi-dry conditions.

Here're some of the reviews for XXL: http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=7&BallID=457
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carlos

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Re: XXL
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 02:25:36 PM »
What if i hit the XXXL with a 2000 abralon pad. Would that just be a waste of time. I'm looking for a 15lb XXL if I can find one. I try to use the XXXL for a strike ball but it just seems to do to little on the backend. I just need it to do just a little something. Thanks Carlos
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LuckyLefty

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Re: XXL
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2009, 02:37:10 PM »
Neither are great unless there is very little oil!

I found the XXL hooked a lot but with little backend on our carrydown condition.

I found the XXXL hooked a little and late but not much on our carrydown.

Ideal condition for both has backends!

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carlos

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Re: XXL
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2009, 02:49:41 PM »
Lucky do you think I would be wasting my time trying to the 4000 abralon pad to it. I know that the liberator is a urethane ball but from the reviews it seems very strong. Unless someone who has one can suggest a drilling for one that it won't react so strong. I will check back later the evening. Thanks for all the input. Carlos
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Re: XXL
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2009, 03:00:23 PM »
I've owned the XXXL, and a friend of mine has an XXL that I have thrown, and for me they were totally different.

 The XXXL would flare a bit, but really not all that different from a regular plastic ball, just a bit stronger. On the same condition that the XXXL would hit the pocket, the XXL would give me a pretty good move on the backends, almost like a mild reactive.

 For me, the XXXL would be good for bone dry lanes, while the XXL would cover light to mediums, as long as there were backends.
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Re: XXL
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2009, 04:17:10 PM »
quote:
Is there a big difference between the XXL and the XXXL bowling ball. I know the XXXL is plastic and the XXL is not. I was wondering is there a big difference in the reaction for the two. If anyone has both how do they compare ? I have a XXXL and I guess I have not ran into dry enough lanes to actually use it. Thanks for any input. Carlos


I don't have the XXL, but I do have the XXXL and a ball similar to the XXL, Visionary's Slate Blue Gargoyle (urethane pearl with a core). My Slate Blue is good on anything up to medium but it really excels on dry-mediums. It's a nice piece to have.

If you're going to use a XXXL on anything other that completely scorched lanes, you either need to be a low-speed rev-dominant guy or have massive amounts of hand. I can use my XXXL but it has to be extreme dry for it to work.

If you can get a XXL, snatch one up. Even if you hate it you can resell it for a nice price.

Jess
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Roy Munson

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Re: XXL
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2009, 04:46:15 PM »
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I'm looking for a 15lb XXL if I can find one.


I have a NIB one as my reserve ball:

Pearl XXL NIB 15lb 3oz 2-3" pin 3.7oz tw

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Re: XXL
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 10:13:28 AM »
I have a light 15lber on second drill. Make offer...
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carlos

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Re: XXL
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 10:32:19 AM »
I sent you a message let me know what you want to do.
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carlos

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Re: XXL
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2009, 08:52:44 PM »
I sent you a message Playmaker let me know what you think.
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Re: XXL
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 02:26:32 PM »
Replied....
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carlos

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Re: XXL
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 02:50:28 PM »
If you don't get it let me know and I can just e-mail you. Carlos
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