I want to start by saying that this is a long (but hopefully informative post). I actually posted this already as a reply, but figured I would also list it as new topic, as I feel that it is rather informative.
For everyone who wasn't at Bowl Expo to actually see and speak to Mo and his staff, here is the real skinny on Total Annihilation from someone who was there. Hopefully, this will clear up any misunderstandings and speculations. Just so you know, almost every word of what you are about to read has come directly from MoRich sell sheets and if not from there then from company representitives themselves.
Let's start with the concept behind the release of this new MoRich ball.
Total Annihilation is a ball that was designed to fit into MoRich's current (2004/05) line, which includes:
Mayhem - A heavily loaded particle (Versa-Tech HMF) cover, with a Triple Density-Dual Flip Block MOtion Tuned core (RG's: 2.512, Diff: .050, Mass Bias Diff: .015, and spin time of 6.9 seconds). With a high load particle cover, densest lower torque block and large flare potential (.050 diff.), it was designed to read the mid-lane on heavily oiled lane conditions.
Onslaught - A lightly loaded, polished pearl particle (Versa-Tech L) cover, with a Triple Density-Dual Flip Block MOtioned Tuned core (RG's: 2.528, Diff: .044, Mass Bias Diff: .017, and spin time of 6.7 seconds). With a light load pearl particle cover, densest upper flip block, and medium flare potential (.044 diff.), it was designed to push through the fronts and corner hard on medium oiled lane conditions.
Ravage - A polished solid reactive (RAV-Rotaional Angular Velocity) cover, with a Triple Density-Dual Flip Block MOtioned Tuned core (RG's: 2.530, Diff: .047, Mass Bias Diff: .018, and spin time of 6.5 seconds). With a reactive cover, strongest mass bias strength (.018), and medium/large flare potential (.047 diff), it was designed to clear the heads easily, respond firmly at the breakpoint, and increase entry angle on less than oily lane conditions.
Now, knowing the concept (fit it in the line), knowing what was already in the line (Mayhem, Onslaught, and Ravage) and understanding what they were designed to do, where will Total Annihilation fit in and what will it do?
Let's try and figure it out. First, look at the known facts on Total Annihilation (numbers don't lie):
Mass Bias Diff: .018
Spin Time: 6.3 seconds
Differential: .054
RG: 2.514
When compared to the numbers of the other balls in the line (Mayhem, Onslaught, and Ravage), these numbers tell us 3 things that we can expect from the Total Annihilation CORE (not the ball):
1) because of its mass bias diff. of .018, it will be capable of creating more entry angle than the others, with the exception of the Ravage which has the same Mass Bias Diff. (Mayhem is .015, and Onslaught is .017)
2) It will produce more flare than any of the other cores because it has a .054 diff. (Mayhem is .050, Onslaught is .044, and Ravage is .047)
3) It will rev up faster than any of the other cores because of a combination of things.
A) it reaches its preferred spin axis in 6.3 seconds (Mayhem is 6.9 seconds, Onslaught is 6.7 seconds, and Ravage is 6.5 seconds)
B) its RG is second lowest only to that of the Mayhem's core (2.512), but it has the stronger mass bias strength by .003 (Mayhem is .015)
Well that explains what the core should do, but what about the ball itself, what will it do? To figure this out, we need to know about the cover. This is where being at Bowl Expo was really helpful, as the coverstock information was being discussed at the morich booth.
So what is it?
It is a newly formulated reactive resin base (called REACTIVATED), not to be confused with ACTIVATOR (they are NOT the same) and it is enhanced (made more aggressive) by a product morich calls C4. Together, Reactived and C4, create a Super aggressive Reactive.
Putting the two pieces (Core and Cover) together produce a ball that is:
Total Annihilation - A brand new (first morich/Brunswick formulated) Super Aggressive Reactive (C4 Enhanced Reactived) cover, with a Triple Density-Dual Flip Block MOtioned Tuned core (RG's: 2.514, Diff: .054, Mass Bias Diff: .018, and spin time of 6.3 seconds). With a Super Aggressive Reactive (NOT particle), densest body, and largest flare potential (.054 diff.), it was designed to provide unmatched coverstock versatility, and extremely fast rev rate, and the OVERALL hook of particle with EXPLOSIVE backend of reactive.
OK, so what does all this mean? Simply put (explanation will follow):
Combining the best of both worlds, took the work of two of the best companies in the business, and THEY DID IT!!!
To fully understand what is meant by that statement, break it down and examine each part, starting with "Combining the best of both worlds".
Here is my take:
I don't think it is any big secret that the "Majority" of people that like particle type bowling balls, do so because of the hooking capabilities of it. I also don't think it is a big secret that the "Majority" of people that like reactive type bowling balls, do so because of the recovery (or entry angle)of it. I can understand and respect both sides, and can see why different styles of player could excel with one or the other, but only a very talented few can do it with both. So, to me, by designing a ball that has both, is what is meant by, "Combining the best of both worlds". Not the early and even hook of particle (because there is NO particle), but rather The OVERALL hook of particle with EXPLOSIVE backend of reactive (Hence the "C4" Enhanced, or am I the only one who realized the clever play on words here?).
Now let's take a look at the second part of that statement: "took the work of two of the best companies in the business" (morich because of their awesome core designs, and Brunswick because of their awesome covers). I think that one is pretty obvious.
And finally the last part of that statement: "and THEY DID IT!!!"
To believe this part would require one to have thrown each of the other balls in MoRich's current line, see that they do react the way they were designed, and then drill a Total Annihilation. You will see that this ball was designed to fit between the Mayhem and the Onslaught or Ravage (they can be pretty close on easier lane conditions). It will not squirt on heavier oiled conditions (as most reactives tend to do), it will read the mid-lane predictably, and it will have angularity at the breakpoint (which particle balls tend to loose).
If that doesn't sound like having the best of both worlds.....I don't think I would want to live in your world
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Knowledge is key
Edited on 7/13/2004 2:32 PM
