Yes the Sahara is stronger, and much less controllable than the pioneer. The pioneer is my go to ball right now, and I'm not even carryin the Sahara with me. I hate the Sahara's cover, as it is too much over under for that core. Stick with pin down layouts on the Sahara, as it is extremely conditional pin up.
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*Erie Community College bowling*
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