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jjlamoroso

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Is this a good arsenal?
« on: March 04, 2006, 03:36:26 AM »
TS&A
S&D
S&A or AF
Punisher
Spare ball

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Thanks for all inputs!

 

BallsDeep

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Re: Is this a good arsenal?
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2006, 06:38:34 PM »
I think its a decent four ball arsenal.  One CAN have a S&D and TS&A in a four ball arsenal.  Proper surface adjustments and drillings can allow one to have both with little or no overlap.  I will agree somewhat with conspirator300's post, depending on how you throw the ball one COULD opt for a TS&A OR a S&D and add a strongly drilled Sahara.  With a fairly strong layout and a surface adjustment the ball will fit nicely between the Punisher and the S&A/AF.  It also CAN be used for drier lanes and replace the Punisher.  It can cover a wide range of conditions, even burnt, with the proper layout.
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jjlamoroso

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Re: Is this a good arsenal?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2006, 04:45:06 AM »
The "problem" is that I have already the TSA with only 6 games on it.
I bought it some weeks before the release of the S&D...
The Total is drilled 3 3/8 to pin, box finish.
Do you think sanding the S&D to 1500 grit instead of 1200 OOB would elimilate
the overlap (same drilling)?
One step under, the S&A or AF for med
Another step under the Punisher for med-dry (already in my possession).
With same finish and drilling, is the Sahara so stronger than the Punisher?
Thanks for your answers.
JJ

BallsDeep

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Re: Is this a good arsenal?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2006, 09:32:35 AM »
Do you have a S&D already?  It would seem logical to drill the S&D more mildly or stronger to eliminate overlap.  I would drill it weaker, because, I find the TS&A checks up quicker than the S&D.  If you drill it the same I'd think that you would want higher than 1500.  If you were to make a coverstock change from 300-400 it will be more noticeable than a change from 1200 to 1500.  Saying a punisher and a Sahara at the same drilling is not the greatest comparison.  Both drilled in the most dynamic position, the Sahara will run circles around the Punisher on the lanes, 5+ boards, but with certain drillings, they could have nearly the same overall hook.
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jjlamoroso

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Re: Is this a good arsenal?
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2006, 01:42:57 PM »
Now, I've got the TSA and the Punisher, and I'd like
to put 2 Morich between this 2 balls.
If I understand you, leaving all balls in box finish
and drilled strong, it could be:

TS&A
S&A
Sahara
Punisher

Am I right now?

Nevermind the S&D  ...

BallsDeep

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Re: Is this a good arsenal?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2006, 01:58:09 PM »
Yeah, thats not too bad.  The only thing I would suggest is that perhaps you take the Sahara down a bit.  I find that it is a bit over under in box.  With such a strong motor, and such a weak cover the ball really skids in oil and jerks when encountering dry.  Actually, I'm about to try green pad with rough buff.
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jjlamoroso

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Re: Is this a good arsenal?
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2006, 04:07:47 AM »
OK guys, I'm going to try somethink like that.
Thanks you for your help.