I have both as part of my arsenal. They have identical layouts with the exception of the weight hole location. The original is OOB, the Odyssey is at 2000 abralon. I do not have a lot of games on my Odyssey yet, and I really believe that it takes a "breaking in" period to realize it's full potential. However, I can tell you what I've seen so far. The Odyssey, in my hands, is earlier than the Epic with a mellower backend move. My original is longer even with the duller cover, but is more angular and finishes through the pins stronger. I believe that this is because I have a ton of games on it, and also because of the weaker core. Like I said my Odyssey hasn't been used enough to break in the cover, and I know that it will become stronger as I put more games on it just as my original did. I used it at OOB before I changed it...it was super early and made a lightning-quick angular move on the back. Just a ton of ball.
If you want it to be similar, you will absolutely have to drill it weaker. I would only consider dulling mine to 800 (same as original) if I was certain I would be bowling on a flood.
Don
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"On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage. Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me. The problem we have to address more than anything is the home run problem."
~Dusty Baker being a total fool
Edited on 4/25/2007 5:22 AM
