Here's my take on what I've done so far.  I wanted to do a comparison on my Legends NS2 and a Visionary Ogre Particle.  There are similarly drilled both relatively high load particle.  So, I took them to 800 with Valentino Resurrection.  I will say the Ogre Particle with it's 1000ab OOB finish looked duller than what I came up with after using Resurrection.  Granted rpm's on a single speed Vertex can get you a shiner than 800 finish but I have done about 4 balls now so I am pretty confident they look close to the same as pics on Kevin's website.  They have a nice sheen finish like to be very matte appearing and I was happy with the surface finish.

So, I go to a house noted for a heavier medium lane condition but still a THS.  Older Bruns. Pro Anvilane.  I take them both out and warm up with another benchmark ball a DT Black Solid Vendetta similarly drilled ball also that is about 3 boards weaker than both the NS2 and the Ogre Part.  I had done the Vendetta with Resurrection also.

I've been working on picking up my ball speed late summer pre fall season.  I am using more hooking stuff for the most part.

Results were the NS2 and the Ogre Particle I could not tell much difference except for a bit harder drive into the pocket.  I assume from the more flare and differential with the NS2.  I left two 9 pins in one game with the NS2.

I do like the finish that Resurrection left on my NS2 and for others looking for that sheen finish for a heavier shot...I'd try it.  

Anybody use any Valentino Snake Oil on any LM/L pieces yet.  Underlying grit?  Surprises/good/bad?  I am tempted to take my Yeah Baby and put a more rough under surface and then Snake oil over the top.  Possibly the 400 grit pic on Kevin's website.  http://valentinobowling.com/photos.html  I like the looks of that.  My Yeah Baby is drilled to go longer and the YB is manufactured for more length than the NS2.
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Scott

after listening to charlest and doing my own experimentations I find that some products are better left to hand applications rather then on the spinner.

for me resurrection was one that I much prefer to use by hand. the secret sauce and just about anything with a grit in it I prefer to do by hand. (except for powerhouse FF and compounds like storm... those require some burn in time on a spinner)

the only reason I mention this is you said it can leave a shinier surface then 800 and thats true... I can fully polish a ball with resurrection which is why I leave it to the hand as I cant accidentally leave a sheen that will cause too much skid.

I dont think theres anything wrong with using it on the spinner just be real careful not to break down the grit in it and not to induce heat.
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Visionary Test Staff 08/09

all visionary this year

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