Author Topic: Symmetric vs Asymmetric (Read 676 times)

thedjs · « **on:** May 07, 2010, 12:41:57 AM »

This may have been asked before, but what is the big advantage (if any) of Asymmetric over Symmetric? The reason I'm asking is that I seem to have much better luck with Symmetric balls than I do with the Asymmetric ones and I don't know why.

Thanks for the help.

Gazoo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2010, 08:58:11 AM »

Symmetrical is the friend of the inconsistant release!
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dizzyfugu · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:08:01 AM »

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Symmetrical is the friend of the inconsistant release!
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That''s a bit cynical, but correct. And it actually is not about symmetric vs. asymmetric in appearance, rather about the core''s mass bias or asym. RG diff. strength.

With this "force" you can tune and emphasize a ball''s reaction. This can be good if you know what you want from the piece. But it comes at a price (as usual...): the ball''s utility becomes more limited, due to the more pronounced reaction shape. I also found that strong mass bias balls can be truly hit or miss - if the lane is right, you can get an extra punch with such a piece. But the condition window in which such a piece works seems to be smaller, with more dramatic (distrous) effects if you do not match up. That''s a reason why I got rid of almost any strong MB high end piece, just an Awesome Finish is left... it is actually the ball that made me believe that the equipment is better than its user, and it made me re-think my attitude towards equipment. Today I would recommend a simple ball, unless have a plan for it, want a specific reaction AND are a consistent player.

Pitfall is that you actually need a consistent release as a player to exploit the setup benefits of such a piece, and you need a ball driller who knows how to handle such a ball and set it up properly for your game. Here, mistakes come out more clearly than with "simple" low MB pieces.
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Edited on 5/7/2010 9:08 AM

Author Topic: Symmetric vs Asymmetric (Read 676 times)

thedjs

Symmetric vs Asymmetric

Gazoo

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dizzyfugu

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