Author Topic: Saturn as much hook as the RSX? (Read 1593 times)

thegame · « **on:** March 19, 2006, 10:59:52 PM »

I've been hearing about what a great ball the Saturn is, and how much more it hooks than they advertise, so I was wondering if it's as much as the RSX. They both seem to be great balls, and was looking for some advice on how much they really compare to one another on a medium, medium-dry type of shot. Thanks.

RevLefty · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2006, 07:11:28 AM »

I have both they are drilled simlar and have same surface, That said the rsx is much sooner than the saturn with smooth controlled backend where as the saturn goes longer but covers just as many boards as the rsx the rsx needs more oil than the saturn. The rsx can be alot more than the saturn and for my purpose it is for most part i play alot tighter with the rsx but on a much oilier line than the saturn. The saturn needs friction once it gets it it is gone. For example on a fresh THS with good backends i would normally play with the rsx 15 to 10 at breackpoint. On the same condition I would have to swing the saturn from 15 to 5. Probably with feet a couple boards to left which i am left handed. Got to get the saturn to the friction. Where as the rsx i didnt need to but the rsx needs head oil. The saturn dont. So they are both great balls in their own right. On seperate condiitions depends where you like to play but by far the rsx have a more overall hook potential. HOpe this helped you
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Jeffrevs · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2006, 07:13:54 AM »

the RSX is going to hook a lot more than the Saturn drilled the same thrown on the same lane. Much stronger cover and much stronger core!

That being said.......there could be situations where they appear to overlap because of the lane conditions etc.....

I would think drilled the same you're going to see at least 3 to 6 boards difference w/ these balls.

These two would be a great 1-2 punch!!!
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thegame · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2006, 07:14:39 AM »

That really did help, thanks a lot, lot of good info there

HamPster · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2006, 10:53:49 AM »

Stronger cover and stronger core don't seem to matter much in this case . . as with many Storm-produced bowling balls. The Saturn does go longer, but that's the only difference. It'll hook just as much, if not more than the RSX on a fresh shot. The only difference you'll see is on carrydown, and you'd have to have a lot of it.
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Jeffrevs · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 11:54:54 AM »

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Stronger cover and stronger core don't seem to matter much in this case . . as with many Storm-produced bowling balls. The Saturn does go longer, but that's the only difference. It'll hook just as much, if not more than the RSX on a fresh shot. The only difference you'll see is on carrydown, and you'd have to have a lot of it.
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No Hammy ..... the RSX is a stronger ball, no question, hands down. It's like calling a Hot Rod SS and a Super Charge the same.......
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BackToBasics · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:54:48 PM »

I got a chance to put a few games on the Saturn this past weekend. The Saturn is a strong piece, not as strong as the RSX and it's better suited when the heads and mids start go and you can't get the RSP/RSX to push. It reacted decent earlier, but the higher RG and lower flare was not enough for the amount of midlane oil and it wiggled a little too much. I wasn't able to use the Saturn until later in the day when the RSX just wouldn't push and didn't have enough recovery. The progression was RSP early, then RSX and then Saturn. The Saturn rolled extremly well and the hit from 5th and 6th arrow was impressive.

morpheus · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2006, 02:55:55 PM »

I agree with the other posters. Due to the lower differential/higher RG in the Saturn, I find that it will struggle to make the corner when oil gets down the lane. On shorter patterns and typical house conditions, the Saturn is a great matchup for me while the RSX will handle longer patterns that require a stronger midlane read to keep the ball in play. On a shorter patterns where you have alot of friction and all things being equal such as surface and drilling, I don't see a huge difference between the two...but on a real condition they are very different in my opinion because the RSX will just read the midlane much stronger than the Saturn. By the way, they are both great balls that compliment each other very well and I have to say the Saturn is probably the best entry level ball on the market right now when you compare price and performance.

Author Topic: Saturn as much hook as the RSX? (Read 1593 times)

thegame

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RevLefty

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Jeffrevs

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thegame

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HamPster

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BackToBasics

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