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Title: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: Tommy32 on May 22, 2007, 08:10:29 AM

Question for Roto Grip users.  Going to the Nationals in about 3 weeks and I am trying to decide what I am going to take.  I have two SD-73s drilled and I was wondering how anyone has faired using theirs at the tournament?  I have decided on taking my Neptune, Mystic and spare ball. Trying to decide on whether to take the SDs, Secret Agent or a few other solid balls. Any input is welcome.  Thanks!!

Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: bass on May 22, 2007, 06:36:53 PM

I used a combo of RS-X,Odyssey,Mystic.
Horizon was too skid/flippy.

SD-73 didn't make the trip based om Hank b. recommendation for my game.
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Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: morpheus on May 22, 2007, 08:10:52 PM

bass,
I'm going to Nationals in a few weeks and I'm trying to decide whether to take my SD-73.  Your stats are pretty close to mine (Rev Rate/Speed) so I'm wondering why the SD-73 doesn't matchup out there.

Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: BackToBasics on May 22, 2007, 08:25:35 PM

From what I saw (not on our crossings), the SD-73 will match up well.  I had a good look with mine the first game but we unfortunately crossed with some heavy handed players to breakdown was probably more extreme than others.  The Mystic and Horizon Pearl got plenty of action.
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Roto Staff 2007
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Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: Bowler19 on May 22, 2007, 08:31:48 PM

My Vision was too over/under.

My Battle@ 800 polish gave a good look but didn't carry well.

My Horizon Pearl @ 1000grit worked great and gave a good look.


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Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: bass on May 23, 2007, 08:17:25 AM

morph,
I only took 6 balls and Hank B. layed put a Mystic and an Odyssey for me.
He didn't care for the layout on my SD. thats why it didn't make the trip.
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If it doesn't have RG stamped on it.
Just leave it in the car or at home.

Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: thirtyclean on May 23, 2007, 08:30:14 AM

A guy that was sitting next to me on the plane from Florida shot a high
1900's with mainly a SD-73. He raved about the ball and the layout was
a 5 X 4 layout. He said that was his main ball !
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Thirtyclean (Well maybe 29, or 28, most of
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Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: rotomike on May 23, 2007, 08:59:41 AM

I have benn using my SD's more and more.  I would highly reccomend bringing the SD-73 to Reno.  The surface is very adjustable and you cannot deny the back end and hit.

I used a Vision and a Mystic.  

I bowled D/S at 11:40 my pairs were heavily beaten up by some guys who played all over the place during the 9:20 squad.  I used the Mystic for all of the D/S I moved outside of the previous bowlers and was able to eek out a plus all-events total.

My big regret was that I missed the move during the last game of Team event.  The carrydown took a while to develop and I missed the adjustment in the 6th frame of game three. The resulting 160 game hurt but I was able to walk away with 598.




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Mike Sinek
Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff
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Title: Re: SD-73s at the Nationals
Post by: Tommy32 on May 23, 2007, 06:36:14 PM

Thanks to everyone for their comments and advice!!!