Author Topic: Particles vs. Resin (Read 2073 times)

Chazman819 · « **on:** August 03, 2003, 11:03:10 PM »

Hopefully someone can help me out with some info, I tried doing a search but the words I tried were not coming up with anything, so I am sorry if this has been asked before.

What exactly is the advantage of particle balls? Compared to a reactive, what will it do? I know this seems like an odd question to ask, given that I have an Icon and a Retro Piranha, but most of the equipment I get is bought for me without me knowing. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Chaz
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Rock77 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2003, 02:16:05 PM »

Particle coverstocks vs. Reactive coverstocks. Well particle coverstocks grip more in oil, thus giving you more movement when there is heavy oil or even carrydown. Reactive coverstocks dont grip as well and tend to skid past their breakpoint to recover. Particle coverstocks, due to the porous nature of the coverstock, require more care as far as cleaning. Particles will die faster than a reactive if both balls are taken care of the same. Particle balls absorb more oil and absorb it faster, thus causing the "death" of the coverstock.

Bottom line is that most particles are made for higher concentrations of oil. Have you ever seen or heard of a reactive resin ball that handles heavy oil or carrydown? I havent!!

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A_P_K · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2003, 02:52:02 PM »

To extend what the Rock said a little farther, particle covers were also designed not to fly off the lanes once they hit the less oiled backends. They get a better grip in oil, and are SUPPOSED to offer a more controlled reaction of the dry.........but uh...some particles just don't agree with this concept..........

But I'll take resin over particle anyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Constantine · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2003, 04:47:11 PM »

Chaz,

Particle balls are just resin balls with added texture. The increased texture cuts through oil more than a smooth ball. This ability to cut through the oil makes the ball roll sooner on oil and flip less on dry. The result is a smoother arc for greater control.

Now the first balls we called particle balls originally had very big particles (e.g. Brunswick's Quantums/Pro Zones, Ebonite's Tombstone), so you needed a lot of oil to use them effectively. However, the newer particle balls have smaller particles and lighter loads. So while most of the particles are considered heavy oil balls, several particle balls are designed for medium to medium-dry conditions
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MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2003, 05:02:47 PM »

Go up to Preferences, and set it to read back at least 180 days. There was a lot of info on Particles under this topic: http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=20852&ForumID=16&CategoryID=5

Author Topic: Particles vs. Resin (Read 2073 times)

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