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Buzzhead

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Which ball for a reverse Block?
« on: April 26, 2004, 03:28:01 PM »
I know what a true reverse block is, and the difference
in a RB and a flatter pattern. My question is what ball
out of my current list would you start off with on a
RB??

15lb XXXL. pin to right of ring, cg in palm. 1000 grit polished.
15lb Pearl Carbide Bomb. pin under in grip center, cg swung w x hole on pap. 10 Micron triact. no polish.
15lb Viper Pearl. pin above grip in center, cg swung, 2000 grit with a hand scuff back to 800. No polish.
15lb Golden Nugget. pin under ring, cg swung small x hole on pap. Box condition (I polish it every 3-5 sets)  
15lb Pro Purple. pin above grip in center, cg swung, Gray pad on haus, polished.
15lb Carbide Bomb. pin above grip in center, cg swung, 35 Micron trizact, Polished.

I am not afraid to change surface on anything.
I also have a Danger Zone 2, and a Zone X Hi differential
that I can drill any way I need to. the danger zone is actually drilled, but
the X zone needs plugged anyhow.
ANY SUGGESTIONS????

I am looking for a ball for team events for Pa states.
anyone that has been there feel free to comment.
(belgarion)
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Re: Which ball for a reverse Block?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2004, 09:55:26 AM »
On a reverse block I try two different things but there are really three you can try.

1. Throw XXXL up the middle. 25 to about 20.
2. Stand way left and throw out to where the out of bounds marker is usually around 10 or 12 board with the golden nugget and bounce your ball off the out of bounds. Like a fade shot.
3. Last thing you can do which can be tough is play the out of bounds with a sanded piece of equipment and try to hook through it. Try your Carbide Bomb sanded to like 220 and try different speeds playing the out of bounds. I have seen people win tourneys this way but again it can be difficult because of speed control.
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Re: Which ball for a reverse Block?
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2004, 02:46:47 PM »
There are no absolutes for a reverse block.  It really depends on how dry the middle is and whether the outsides are flooded or mearly oily in comparison to the middle.  I either look for something to throw as straight as possible like the XXXL if they are toasty, or something flippy (Pearl Bomb, Golden Nugget?)  to throw out near the OOB and generate some angle.  If you throw more up the back, I'd try the XXXL straight.  If you have a lot of axis rotation, try the flippy ball; just treat the oil line like the gutter.  If the outsides aren't flooded and your speed control and launch angle are consistent you can try something aggressive straight down the outside.
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lane1lover

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Re: Which ball for a reverse Block?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2004, 02:40:19 AM »
I have tried to use a cherry bomb and flattern my wrist to play straight to 1st arrow, the ball carry well with its good hitting power.
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hotwire13

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Re: Which ball for a reverse Block?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2004, 02:54:56 AM »
i think the lane specs(synthetic vs. wood, brunswick vs. amf, old vs. new) will affect the patterns reaction greatly, like it does with all conditions.  i bowled on a RB on 30 year old burnt out wood, and the supposed OOB was actually playable straight up the 7 board without slowing it down or trying to add flip.  on synthetics, especially brunswick anvilanes, that type of shot is usually impossible.  the three possible methods of attack already mentioned are the only options you have(the straight up OOB strategy is by far the hardest), and i would suggest trying the method that best suits your game...make like the OOB marker is the gutter, and try and play 2 or 3 boards inside of it(from as deep as u can feeling comfortable) with whatever equipment works best.
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