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So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« on: February 06, 2009, 01:02:59 PM »
...It wasn't exactly an impulse purchase, I have been looking for a stronger pearl. I'm looking forward to rolling this ball. I guess it's the inner ball hog in me!

Ball specs 15.03, 2.5 , 4.5-5 pin

For those who have one, what layout did you go with? I chose these ball specs with a double thumb layout in mind but I have a few days before the ball will arrive. Plenty of time to consider other options...

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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2009, 12:50:21 PM »
this ball is the nuts. Best pearl out there in my opinon, and have had a bunch of them.
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2009, 02:49:42 PM »
My Requiem arrived today (thanks tekneek!)

The ball specs are 15 lb 4 oz, 4 inch pin with 2.4 oz of top weight. My original plan to was to use the same double thumb layout that I have on my Solaris Pearl but I've changed my mind. I'm going to use one of my favorite layouts 45 X 4.5 X 30.

More to come...
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2009, 11:18:04 PM »
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2009, 07:38:14 AM »
me and your balls look awfully similar pin distance wise
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2009, 12:31:42 PM »
I have double thumb on my long pin 2nd Solaris...fantastic piece once I hit the cover with a worn 4000 pad.  Ball was over/under until the slight cover mod...now, holy $#!% it's money on a medium THS.

REALLY want to try the Requiem now!
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2009, 05:05:17 PM »
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Uh, you are referring to his BOWLING BALLS, aren't you?
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He better be...LOL

LaneHammer what's your PAP? I'm 4 3/4 over 0 up.
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #22 on: April 24, 2009, 05:22:32 PM »
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I have double thumb on my long pin 2nd Solaris...fantastic piece once I hit the cover with a worn 4000 pad.  Ball was over/under until the slight cover mod...now, holy $#!% it's money on a medium THS.

REALLY want to try the Requiem now!
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Yep, the double thumb on the Solaris Pearl rolls great. That layout seems to work well for me, I have it on a Bite as well and it's also nuts!

I can't wait until league on Monday night to see what Requiem can do on some oil! I threw a couple games after I picked it up from the shop but that was only a tease...
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2009, 01:06:45 PM »
haha ya i didn't even realize the way I put that. Most definitly bowling balls.

PAP 5 1/4 by 1/2 up
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2009, 01:22:55 PM »
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My Requiem arrived today (thanks tekneek!)

The ball specs are 15 lb 4 oz, 4 inch pin with 2.4 oz of top weight. My original plan to was to use the same double thumb layout that I have on my Solaris Pearl but I've changed my mind. I'm going to use one of my favorite layouts 45 X 4.5 X 30.


It's not a double thumb layout unless the extra hole is roughly the same size as your thumb hole.
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2009, 08:05:37 PM »
i went to the lanes today and took my solaris pearl and forgot how great and strong this ball is i havent used it in a few weeks. now once i find some oil ill try the solid its double thumbed.
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #26 on: April 26, 2009, 04:18:21 PM »
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My Requiem arrived today (thanks tekneek!)

The ball specs are 15 lb 4 oz, 4 inch pin with 2.4 oz of top weight. My original plan to was to use the same double thumb layout that I have on my Solaris Pearl but I've changed my mind. I'm going to use one of my favorite layouts 45 X 4.5 X 30.


It's not a double thumb layout unless the extra hole is roughly the same size as your thumb hole.


Really...

Go read AND COMPREHEND this and get back to us. Apparently I missed the section that relates the size of the balance hole to a thumb hole.

http://www.morichbowling.com/MosCorner/DOUBLE%20THUMB%20DRILLING.pdf
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #27 on: April 26, 2009, 04:50:29 PM »
*yawn* Okay you got me... I always drew the logical conclusion that if it was a double thumb layout that the extra hole would be roughly the same size as the legit thumbhole...

Whatever floats your boat...
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Re: So I ordered a Solaris AND Requiem
« Reply #28 on: April 27, 2009, 06:54:42 AM »
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*yawn* Okay you got me... I always drew the logical conclusion that if it was a double thumb layout that the extra hole would be roughly the same size as the legit thumbhole...

Whatever floats your boat...


It's cool man... It's stated in the pdf that the hole must be 1 1/8" or less.
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