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Law

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Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« on: September 26, 2005, 12:45:37 PM »
I currently have a S&A that MO helped me punch up with 1000 abralon surface with my TW pitched 1/4 to the side.  I'm looking for something about 3 boards stronger, what's my best alternative?

Thanks.
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dpunky

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2005, 09:38:13 PM »
I would get the TS&A
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Law

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2005, 09:57:38 PM »
I should add that I bowl on synthetic lanes that are extremely dirty. The lanes are generally medium-medium heavy.  Everytime I clean my ball after league it would basically turn a paper towel black.
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Kanazteck

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2005, 10:08:31 PM »
tsa is a great ball...i think ud be very happy with it
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Law

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2005, 08:15:14 AM »
Thanks for the responses thus far.  I was leaning heavily towards the TS&A until I read how strong it is, that's why I factored the WMB back.  I really like the Vanguard core, much more than the Ravage/Sahara core.

I'm guessing I should probably bring the surface up to 1000 abralon since the OOB is 400 and will probably be far too strong.  Correct?
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Jeffrevs

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2005, 08:46:00 AM »
depends on the conditions and how you throw the ball..etc
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Law

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2005, 08:54:11 AM »
Jeff,

I mentioned the conditions in an earlier post - medium to medium heavy synthetics that are extremely dirty.  You wouldn't believe how dirty my ball gets after 3 games.  Talk about grime.

My A game has me standing on about the 27 and throwing out to 8.  I can adjust either way but my S&A just doesn't seem to match up properly with the lanes, be it I move further in or further out.
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Jeffrevs

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2005, 09:04:25 AM »
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Jeff,

I mentioned the conditions in an earlier post - medium to medium heavy synthetics that are extremely dirty.  You wouldn't believe how dirty my ball gets after 3 games.  Talk about grime.


Law...my comment was regarding this statement by you:
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I'm guessing I should probably bring the surface up to 1000 abralon since the OOB is 400 and will probably be far too strong. Correct?


I'd agree....that would be a good place to start,...but depends on your conditions....but now that I've seen that....I agree...start there.....
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2005, 01:07:23 AM »
The reaction of the WMB is nothing to see...but the HIT IS.

It is an impressive carry machine.

The Shock and Awe has a much more exciting move.  But also a great hit!

Both are impressive pieces on medium heavy oil!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS many of the bowlers I know using the TSA have added polish.  But your oil volume will determine that.
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Law

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Re: Have a S&A, should I get WMB or TS&A
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2005, 08:16:48 AM »
Thanks for everyones advice.

I picked up a TS&A at the beginning of last week from Billy Ray and used it in league for the first time last night.  Boy was that ball hitting hard.

Even though its a heavy oil ball, it worked out perfect in my league until the 3rd game until it stopped looking.  I figured I was tired and not putting as much hand in there so I just passed it off as learning woes.

Then I got home and cleaned the ball.  It usually takes me 2 paper towels to clean a ball.  It must have taken about 8 with the amount of dirt I took off that ball.  The first towel was black after cleaning about 1/16th of the ball, so in no way am I blaming the ball, the alley needs to do something about its lanes!
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