I ordered one last night from my local shop. I could really use some layout advice to avoid another disaster like I had with my Odyssey. I'll provide as much info as I can to help.
I have an Epic that has been the best ball I've ever owned for over 2 years. I've kept it at 800 wetsand. The layout is 4 x 4 3/4 MB with the pin 1 7/8 above the midline (under ring). I liked it so much I wanted to try the Odyssey to fit above it. I went with the exact same layout. I really didn't like the ball motion at all, so the weight hole got plugged and moved. It was originally 6 3/4 from grip center in the thumb positive quadrant. It got moved to about an inch inside of my PAP to try and slow the spin time down a bit. It was better, but after a lot of surface adjustments and tinkering I just couldn't find a spot for it. I gave it to my father who is shooting lights-out with it.
I think that layout was just too strong for that particular core. It was puking out on me, even with a 4000 plus polished surface. My Epic OOB is outstanding, so I guess I just really underestimated the strength of the Maximus II core. I do not want to make that same mistake with the Cell.
I'd like the ball to be continuous more than anything. I'm not really sure where I can fit it into my current arsenal, but I'm sure I will find a place for it. Right now this is what I'm using for mediums up to heavier oil and PBA patterns. Listed as pin, MB, and pin height.
Break 1- 4 x 4 1/2 x 3 1000 plus Bean's Secret Sauce
Break 2- 5 x 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 OOB
Epic as described above
Break 1 gets good length and makes quite a snappy move on the back. Ball flares a ton. I generally use it on a fresh THS, or sometimes on the PBA patterns with a different surface. Break 2 reads the mids good and is very hard arcing with no signs of quit. It's probably my favorite piece at this time. It's so good that I rarely use the Epic, but I keep it with me. It's about time to retire it; it's cracked around the fingers numerous times and has a ton of games. The Cell will probably replace it in my bag.
Yes these are all solid reactives, and yes I know the Cell will be yet another. I just seem to do quite well with solids as opposed to pearls and particles. My stats are in my profile along with a video link. Sorry for the long post and all the info...I'm just trying to be thorough. Any and all advice will be much appreciated.
Don
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