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geemuny80

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Sahara vs. Voltage
« on: February 16, 2006, 11:06:15 PM »
How does the Sahara compare to the Circle Voltage?  Does anyone know?
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Jeffrevs

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2006, 07:19:09 AM »

voltage is symmetrical, sahara is asymmetrical

voltage is more of a medium oil control type ball where the sahara is for medium light to lighter conditions

however, their core numbers are similar ....

I can see the voltage being drilled for lighter oil as well.....

not sure how the covers compare but I bet your only real primary difference is asymm vs. symm
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geemuny80

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2006, 07:27:14 AM »
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voltage is symmetrical, sahara is asymmetrical

voltage is more of a medium oil control type ball where the sahara is for medium light to lighter conditions

however, their core numbers are similar ....

I can see the voltage being drilled for lighter oil as well.....

not sure how the covers compare but I bet your only real primary difference is asymm vs. symm
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Is it really worth paying more for an asymm ball?  Will it carry better?  Be easier to get a specific reaction?
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2006, 07:31:26 AM »
I do not know the Voltage, but from the design I'd say the Sahara is, due to its high diff. RG, a lot "sharper" in reaction than the Voltage, which should be rather arcy (at least, in comparison with the Sahara). Additionally, the Voltage comes sanded and I'd say that it is better suited for medium conditions, while the Sahara is more of a medium-dry condition ball.
If you are not sure, take the Voltage. If you have an experiend´ced ball driller and you know exactly what you want the ball to do, the Sahara is worth a try (it has more potential, but is also more "risky" in setup and utilization).
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geemuny80

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2006, 07:36:31 AM »
I love Morich balls, and I want something that gets down the lane but does not flip as hard as my shock and awe.  I am thinking that I can get the Sahara to do that because i have heard that it is similar in hook to the sheer havoc.  I just don't want something that is gonna be just as weak as my desert heat.
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2006, 07:47:10 AM »
The Sahara is STRONG. I am going to get one as a complement to my S&A, too, probably drilling it the same way or for more length (pin over bridge, MD strong) to switch to it when the S&A starts burning up and leaving splits en masse.

The Sahara is not a "dry lane ball", but a ball for "drier lanes" -  and guessing from the oil one needs for the other MoRich balls this is still plenty. The Sahara will also react very strong when it touches dry ground, making a similar move to the S&A: angular!
But be sure not to drill it too strong or to react too early, because when the core "kicks in", the ball moves and might never see the pocket because it goes Brooklyn all the time! Carry is exceptional, that's right, but the setup of this ball is really touchy.

The Voltage might be the "safer" option. When you want a milder recation than with a Sahara, you can also try a Punisher from Brunswick. Uses the same coverstock as the Sahara, but has a weaker, symmetrical core. Yet, it is still snappy and a true medium-dry ball that would also fit under a S&A.
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Jeffrevs

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2006, 07:51:57 AM »
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quote:

voltage is symmetrical, sahara is asymmetrical

voltage is more of a medium oil control type ball where the sahara is for medium light to lighter conditions

however, their core numbers are similar ....

I can see the voltage being drilled for lighter oil as well.....

not sure how the covers compare but I bet your only real primary difference is asymm vs. symm
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Is it really worth paying more for an asymm ball?  Will it carry better?  Be easier to get a specific reaction?


Discussed TONS on this board before. You can have this ball "look" symmetrical on the lanes but keep a stronger asymm potential hit at the pins .....
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geemuny80

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2006, 07:54:02 AM »
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The Sahara is STRONG. I am going to get one as a complement to my S&A, too, probably drilling it the same way or for more length (pin over bridge, MD strong) to switch to it when the S&A starts burning up and leaving splits en masse.

The Sahara is not a "dry lane ball", but a ball for "drier lanes" -  and guessing from the oil one needs for the other MoRich balls this is still plenty. The Sahara will also react very strong when it touches dry ground, making a similar move to the S&A: angular!
But be sure not to drill it too strong or to react too early, because when the core "kicks in", the ball moves and might never see the pocket because it goes Brooklyn all the time! Carry is exceptional, that's right, but the setup of this ball is really touchy.

The Voltage might be the "safer" option. When you want a milder recation than with a Sahara, you can also try a Punisher from Brunswick. Uses the same coverstock as the Sahara, but has a weaker, symmetrical core. Yet, it is still snappy and a true medium-dry ball that would also fit under a S&A.
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Thanks for the help.  Think I will drop the extra cash for the Sahara.  It sounds like exactly what I want.
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Jeffrevs

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2006, 08:18:34 AM »
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 The Sahara will also react very strong when it touches dry ground, making a similar move to the S&A: angular!
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This all depends on the drill that is put on the ball.  I've seen a Sahara w/ a control drill on it and it was beautiful!!  That's the beauty of a strong asymm ball....the details and fine tuning are awesome
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geemuny80

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2006, 08:52:55 AM »
My ravage has a control drill and i love it.  I just want my Sahara to be a little flippy.
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Mayhem

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2006, 03:01:59 PM »
I picked up a Sahara the other day. Basically to use when my S&A is hooking too early. Only used it once but I will say it goes a quite a bit longer down the lane than the S&A but it does flip pretty hard. There was a little too much oil for the ball when I tried it though so Im not sure what its like yet on drier lanes.
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geemuny80

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Re: Sahara vs. Voltage
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2006, 07:50:28 AM »
Just got my sahara yesterday.  After 5 games, I can say that I love this ball.  It does go longer than my S&A, but really flips.  It carries very well.  Another think I like about it is that reaction can be changed very easily with hand position without losing carry.  I am sure it is gonna fill that hole I had in my arsenal.
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