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Belgarion

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Sonic X Solid
« on: September 29, 2003, 12:17:14 AM »
Hey guys.  I am looking for a ball to fit between my Eraser Particle Pearl and my Too Hot.  I think the X solid might fit what I want.

The Too Hot has around 200 games on it, and has lost some of its reaction, but still hits well, and it is shined to about 3000 grit right now.  Drilled over the label.

The EPP is drilled pin under the ring and the cg out a bit with a weight hole right of the thumb.

Would this ball be a bit stronger overall and be able to come out of the bag before the Too Hot?  And if so, what kind of drilling/surface would be recommended.

Haven't tried roto yet so I need a mild resin ball to fill a gap and that I want to try them out.  Any help is appreciated.

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A_P_K

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Re: Sonic X Solid
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2003, 03:32:18 PM »
I have the Too Hot and Sonic Solid, and from usage I can say the Too Hot is stronger than the Solid.

My Too Hot is drilled pin over bridge with the CG under the middle finger.

My Sonic Solid is drilled 4x4.

Using these balls on the same condition despite the Too Hot being a pearl it makes a move earlier and a bit harder than the Solid.  The movement is smooth but not as smooth as the Solid is.  I can use the Too Hot on medium to lighter oils, even with the weak drill on it.  

The Solid however is soooo smooth down the lane, controllable, even, and highly predictable it's stupid.  It is relatively weak in oil handling ability like it should be, but can be a touch too strong for lighter patterns too.  I find the Solid X to work best when the heads are toast and you can play a belly about 10 boards out and in.

I've tried the Solid X on a second shift shot that had enough oil to point the ball, but it would over under all night if I missed a board or two here or there.  Didn't think moving deeper would have solved the problem at that time.

Since you practically have the Too Hot shined up like a mirror, the Solid X drilled on the strong side ie. 4x4 should give you something close to what you're looking for.  Worse comes to worse you can dull the ball up some to start it earlier.

Either Sonics are great balls, I have them both, and they hit very hard and carry great.  For me I find them to be a specific condition ball.

I hope this helped at all....
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