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splendorlex

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First Roto?
« on: June 13, 2007, 12:42:17 AM »
I want something with a smooth transition, not a flip, a good hard arc.  I would like to be able to use said ball on medium conditions and below as the track area dries out.  I'm a stroker with med-low revs and a bit of a speed dominance problem.  I've looked at the planet line, as they look to have a nice rolly core, and I like that.  The Venus in particular has caught my eye.  I want something versatile that I can couple with plastic and my Mean Machine as a little 3 ball arsenal.
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 08:43:28 AM »
I would say something like a Saturn.  Very smooth solid, and would go nicely into what you are looking for.
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 09:08:55 AM »
I am really digging the Mystic, but you say for medium and below...

I am really liking that Venus ball but I couldn't talk anyone I know into getting one.  I haven't seen one in action yet...
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 11:55:31 AM »
Given your said struggles with pro-anvilane, I'd consider a shiny SD-73 or Horizon Solid. I think the shiny Horizon Solid will stay "in play" longer, also consider the Venus, however, it is pretty angular.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 12:35:56 PM »
When you say medium and below, how below do you mean?  Is the Mean Machine a heavy oil ball?  I am wondering if an appropriately drilled Horizon line ball would do the trick.

I guess the key is you want something to compliment the Mean Machine really well or something to go to since that is the ball you like.  

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The Mystic mellows nicely, itll handle medium conditions perfectly.


Definitely.  I am using the Mystic as sort of a two-ball arsenal for medium conditions.  I always play on synthetic lanes also.  

With the Mystic as any example, I am sure the Horizon Solid and Pearl are also great pieces.  Also yes that SD-73 is one I wish I had but already filled that spot in the bag before I found out about it...
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 01:57:20 PM »
I would like a similar reaction to the Mean Machine, but for lower volumes of oil when the Meanie becomes too much.  For me, the Mean Machine has a VERY smooth change of direction, it doesn't even look like it's hooking, but just making a steady turn towards the pocket.  I want to be able to control the backend.
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splendorlex

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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2007, 01:58:31 PM »
The Saturn is another ball I've been considering, but I'm confused a bit by the reviews I've read.  Some people call it a Medium to light oil ball, while others seem to like it on heavier volumes.
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2007, 02:00:07 PM »
Ryan,

I would consider the Horizon Solid.  If you want it to be a step down from the MM, you might need to change the surface a bit.  I have the Horizon Solid and it for sure has a controlled backend.  Great ball at a great price.
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2007, 02:00:32 PM »
Splendorlex,

Greetings!

I would say a Horizon Solid. I have two and they are something else.  For me smooth, controllable, and they hit like a ton of bricks. I have turned many heads with it over here in Europe.  

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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2007, 02:59:33 PM »
Saturn.
or if you can find a silverstreak laying around.
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2007, 03:44:46 PM »
How about a Neptune?
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splendorlex

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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2007, 05:03:05 PM »
I would worry about throwing the Neptune through the break point with my speed dominant style.  I sometimes tend to do that with reactive pearls, especially weaker ones.  I've very nearly sworn off reactive pearls altogether.  
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Mr. Lebowski, this is Bill Salnicker with the Southern Cal Bowling League, and I just got a, an informal report, that a member of your team, uh, Walter Sobchak, drew a firearm during league play. If this is true of course, it contravenes a number of the league's by-laws, and article 27 of the league...

I invented America.

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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2007, 05:13:30 PM »
A Venus would be what you want. It should match your MM well don't let the price tag fool. The Venus will handle every thing you have just described.
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Re: First Roto?
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2007, 07:06:29 PM »
I think that the Saturn would do very well it's a great ball at a super price I just love mine and its very easy to manage not flippy
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