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Lebman

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looking for a replacement for my rival
« on: April 15, 2009, 05:29:15 AM »
Hi guys

I want to buy a new ball which is going to replace my columbia Rival.
I'm a medium speed/medium revs tweener.

I'm looking for something comparable to my Rival.
I want something with about the same length, same strong midlane, about the same total hook.
What would you guys suggest?

I'd love to try out a storm/rotogrip.

I tried a cell pearl today, but it wasn't for me. too long and too strong off the breakpoint.
I need more midlane, an earlier roll, and a smoother transition into the hook phase. But a little backend kick should be there.

Any storm/roto gear that will give me that reaction?
Otherwise I'm propably just going to order a perfect Rival.

I'm open for any suggestions.

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blacknois

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Re: looking for a replacement for my rival
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 01:30:35 PM »
the rogue cell might be what you're looking for, Dimension, Street Rod Solid, all good options too
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FastTracker33

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Re: looking for a replacement for my rival
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2009, 01:34:21 PM »
The closest ball, as far as I know, would be a Storm Dimension. The Rival is one heck of a ball. Replacing its' great roll it has may be tough. The Perfect Rival actually has more of a skid/snap reaction to it, compared to the Rival original.

Hope this helps!
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SVstar34

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Re: looking for a replacement for my rival
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2009, 01:34:32 PM »
A Grand Illusion or HyRoad @ 4000 abralon no polish
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Rogue Cell (coming soon)
Bounty(4.5 x 4.75 Fresh 1000 Abralon)
Twisted Fury(5 x 4 500 Abralon + Reacta Shine)
Raw Hammer Pain(Leverage 1000 Abralon)
Blue Vibe(5 x 5 4000 Abralon + Reacta Shine)

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rvmark

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Re: looking for a replacement for my rival
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2009, 04:06:47 PM »
Just looking at the description of what you are looking for in reaction, sounds like the reaction I get out of my Grand Illusion, definitely worth a look.

Mark
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Chubbs

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Re: looking for a replacement for my rival
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2009, 04:22:06 PM »
The RG and differential are a little higher with the Dimension, but I'd bet you would see a very similar ball motion to the Rival.  Great midlane, and a strong but not booming backend with good continuation.
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