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russdog

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Sonic series help
« on: June 24, 2004, 08:07:17 PM »
I have a Sonic X Pearl that I absolutely love.  I rarely use it, as I don't get to play on lighter-oiled shots much, but last night I decided to pull it out on our house shot, which is usually medium - medium-heavy, but it actually had some back ends for a change, and it worked beautifully.  I think the key for me with this ball is the roll it produces off my hand - it just seems to be a great match for my style.

My question is, if I want to find other balls that will produce a similar roll, I should probably look for similar cores, correct?  Seeking opinions from othere Sonic X Pearl users on balls that produce a similar roll.  I hope this makes sense - I have a hard time describing what it is about the ball's reaction that I like.  I'm basically looking for balls that react similar but can be used on medium or medium-heavy conditions.

It looks like the Super Sonic has the Sonic Boom core, turned upside down, with added material in the middle.  Wondering if maybe getting this ball, drilling it aggressively, and possibly taking the surface down, would provide me with a similar reaction on a more oily shot.

Any opinions or ideas?

Thanks

 

Henrik

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Re: Sonic series help
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2004, 07:06:40 PM »

Sonic Boom is strongest version that your Sonic X pearl(3-4 boards+).For Super Sonic sorry i not have information because not drill again.

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LuckyLefty

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Re: Sonic series help
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2004, 07:39:57 AM »
I think I know what you like about it.  

It's got a little midlane for a go long ball!

That's caused by the wide part of the core in the center.

I love mine too.  But because it has very little flare I have no area with mine on the lighter amounts of oil I usually see. (Just a little too much oil).

That's why I recently purchased a Sonic Boom.  I believe that will give me a touch of area on the same shots.  But the ball has the same core shape with a touch more differential!!!  Meaning still great midlane!
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russdog

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Re: Sonic series help
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2004, 09:22:34 AM »
Thanks for the information, it really helps and confirms my thoughts on the Sonic Boom.

I've been looking for more aggressive equipment from all the manufacturers trying to find a similar core, and I haven't found anything.  It might just be that the core / cover combination in the Sonic line really compliment each other, and for heavier oil, I'm going to have to keep searching for the right match.  I'll keep looking, but in the meantime, I might go ahead and pick up a Boom and give it a try.  Thanks, again,

Jeromie

LuckyLefty

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Re: Sonic series help
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2004, 09:30:39 AM »
The boom is still only for medium light!

Hmm balls that have similar cores in solid for heavier oil are the retired
Dynothane PHD, and franlkly all the lane #1 diamond cores are wider in the center and smaller at the top for a strong midlane more controllable backend look.

In addition from Revolution there was a ball with this core shape(wider in middle smaller at top).
It also came in particle for heavy oil. I think called Revolution Renegade but not sure.

It was green.

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Jeffrevs

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Re: Sonic series help
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2004, 04:57:59 PM »
russ,
you may be able to go up a bit in oil coverage with a Super drilled to roll and taking the surface down.....
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