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Metal_rules

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Critical - how is it working?
« on: December 18, 2015, 09:25:19 AM »
For those that have the new Critical, how is it working for you? I am looking at getting one.
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2016, 01:46:19 PM »
I really want a critical but no one is talking about it... how does it compare to a haywire? And metal how good is the lock?
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2016, 02:12:52 PM »
Dude mine hooks feet---all back end.

It's like a sinister, but hooks more.

Exactly reminiscent of the critical theory, except you don't have to shell out 300 bones for one!

I was surprised at how well the ball:

-Is unique in my bag.

-Replicated the original critical theory (saved me from putting holes in my nib trio of the line)

-performance for the price is one of the best I've seen, comparable to the widow line.

-Gets down the lane and violently kicks off the pattern. I'm hoping it calms down after 30 games cuz good lord.



Take my experience as a good one, I didn't speak up on balls like the dream big, menace, any of the !Q's, the crux...

The hyper(s), sinister, and now this got me nearly throwing all roto.  Couldn't be happier!


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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2016, 02:14:53 PM »
Oh yeah it looks ugly in your hand, but great going down the lane. That gray is barf on the eyes until its rolling.

The only better you can spend your $130ish on is a !QTS or a haywire, or any of the widows..
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2016, 04:16:54 PM »
Currently I have a haywire. Been thinking of a critical just cause. How is yours drilled billdozer? Been considering a lock possibly too. My current arsenal consists of a haywire, revolt havoc, forza redline, and a tag. That's from strongest to weakest. Would a critical or anot iq solid fit better in my arsenal?
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #20 on: January 12, 2016, 04:24:43 PM »
Quote from: Stormroto22 on January 12, 2016, 04:16:54 PM
Currently I have a haywire. Been thinking of a critical just cause. How is yours drilled billdozer? Been considering a lock possibly too. My current arsenal consists of a haywire, revolt havoc, forza redline, and a tag. That's from strongest to weakest. Would a critical or anot iq solid fit better in my arsenal?

That's a perfect "just cause" ball to get.

It would be neck and neck with your revolt havoc for the 2nd spot in the bag. The cover is advertised as weak, but really, its to get it down lane. 

Pin is about 4" from my pap...

Thumb ended up about 4" from my pap..putting it about an 1.5" from the thumb. 

Pretty much everything is a smidge outside my ring finger all the way down.

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Weighed up legal...probably putting a hole in it tonight to calm it down..
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #21 on: January 12, 2016, 04:40:40 PM »
So it's actually weaker than than the haywire?
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2016, 04:42:46 PM »
Would it be more beneficial to me to get an iqts than a critical?
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2016, 09:25:14 PM »
With both balls( Haywire and Critical) at same surface its a toss up of which ball is stronger.  I seperated them by surface and have a distinct place for both balls. I like them both a lot.

The IQTS will be much weaker. The Critical at 4000 reads the mids much harder than the IQTS.

I carry 4 balls to my leagues.
Critical
Venom shock
Lights out
Plastic

Venom shock and lights out are 2 of my 3 favorite balls ever. So that puts the Critical in good company.
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2016, 05:21:41 AM »
Quote from: Stormroto22 on January 12, 2016, 04:40:40 PM
So it's actually weaker than than the haywire?

Haywire is all midlane, critical is all back end.  Both cover a lot boards..
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2016, 08:59:22 AM »
Is there another ball that would fit in my arsenal better than the critical?
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #26 on: January 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM »
Quote from: Stormroto22 on January 12, 2016, 01:46:19 PM
I really want a critical but no one is talking about it... how does it compare to a haywire? And metal how good is the lock?
Again I would like to get a Critical, but since my Lock is working so well, I just don't need to at this time. What I like about the Lock is that it does not over re-act at the back end. It is very smooth and rolls very strong. It does save all of its energy for the pin deck. It also takes covers changes very well. So for now it is my go to ball! Eventually I will get a Critical, I just don't know when?
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #27 on: January 13, 2016, 12:08:17 PM »
I figured the lock would be am awesome ball but strong
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #28 on: January 13, 2016, 03:27:42 PM »
Quote from: Metal_rules on January 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Stormroto22 on January 12, 2016, 01:46:19 PM
I really want a critical but no one is talking about it... how does it compare to a haywire? And metal how good is the lock?
Again I would like to get a Critical, but since my Lock is working so well, I just don't need to at this time. What I like about the Lock is that it does not over re-act at the back end. It is very smooth and rolls very strong. It does save all of its energy for the pin deck. It also takes covers changes very well. So for now it is my go to ball! Eventually I will get a Critical, I just don't know when?

I got the critical, and still want a lock!
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Re: Critical - how is it working?
« Reply #29 on: January 13, 2016, 09:30:59 PM »
Quote from: billdozer on January 13, 2016, 03:27:42 PM
Quote from: Metal_rules on January 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Stormroto22 on January 12, 2016, 01:46:19 PM
I really want a critical but no one is talking about it... how does it compare to a haywire? And metal how good is the lock?
Again I would like to get a Critical, but since my Lock is working so well, I just don't need to at this time. What I like about the Lock is that it does not over re-act at the back end. It is very smooth and rolls very strong. It does save all of its energy for the pin deck. It also takes covers changes very well. So for now it is my go to ball! Eventually I will get a Critical, I just don't know when?

I got the critical, and still want a lock!
With so many choices out there, unless you are on staff or work at a pro shop, it's hard to go out and buy every ball. Then you must figure out what layout you believe will work the best. But every once in a while, you get lucky, and it all matches up. Not very often does a ball increase your confidence to a higher level. Well that's how I feel about the Lock. It has a predictable and forgiving roll. Billdozer I believe you are getting this feeling with the Critical. I hope I will sometime. I am sure you will when you get Locked in. I have had better series/games and so far one 300 on 1-3-16 with it. Bottom line is Storm or Roto both make great stuff. It is just getting lucky on the match up, but when it comes together, look out!
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