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rocklobster

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Need help with Ridiculous
« on: February 12, 2016, 08:41:45 PM »
I purchased the Ridiculous about five weeks ago. The Hook I am getting is a far cry from what I was expecting from how it is marketed and review videos I watched. After taking the polish off not much has changed. In looking at the ball, I'm concerned that the pin-cg distance is about 1" across the right of my ring finger. My ring finger hole is a few inches deeper than the other and I assume it goes into the core. Wouldn't this change the RG of the ball? I'm a little ignorant to the physics but all the research I did led me to believe this was the perfect ball for me and it just doesn't cover many boards and hits softer than anything I have. Any ideas out there as to what the problem could be?
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kidlost2000

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Re: Need help with Ridiculous
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2016, 08:47:42 PM »
Cover is the bigger factor then the depth of the holes on your reaction. Your style plus the conditions you are bowling on is also a huge factor.

If you used your cell phone and took a video of you throwing the ball a few times and this reaction you are getting we could have a much better idea of possible solutions. Surface is likely going to be the easiest solution. Easier assessment to make if seeing the ball in action vs not seeing it.
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rocklobster

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Re: Need help with Ridiculous
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2016, 09:12:41 PM »
I'll take some video with it to post here. I thought surface change was the a254nswer as well, but after taking a pad to the surface, not much has changed. I'm especially concerned with a lack of power through the pins. It's 10 pin city.
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kidlost2000

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Re: Need help with Ridiculous
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2016, 11:26:35 PM »
What surface changes did you try?  Also include a pic of the layout,  or just show it in the video for reference.
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BrunsNick

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Re: Need help with Ridiculous
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2016, 11:42:05 PM »
To answer your original question, drilling the fingers deep will lower the differential, especially if it takes out a lot of core.

How much does this ball flare for you?
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bowlingman817

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Re: Need help with Ridiculous
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2016, 12:56:07 AM »
To me my Ridiculous is a medium to light oil ball. I also have it drilled fairly aggressively also. Definitely needs a defined friction spot to get it going, but once it does it really moves. This is usually my 3rd game ball. I would say it is a little over priced for what your getting.
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