Author Topic: Theory coverstock adjustments? (Read 2626 times)

MTFD24 · « **on:** December 10, 2010, 11:31:28 PM »

I realize that being such a newer ball that many may not have yet "played" with the coverstock. But,interested in opinions on how much difference would be between the 2000 OOB and say 3000 oe 4000 be?

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Brian Green · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2010, 07:48:53 AM »

From what I have seen 1000 abralon will make the ball read really early and run out of gas on the backend.... I can imagine 4000 abralon would get good length and better continuation thru the pins
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stealth · « **Reply #2 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:16:31 AM »

It all depends on oil volume and length and bowler style. 1000 may be good on one pattern but not so good on another.You people need to have an open mind. Switching surfaces does not make a ball better or worse it just adapts the cover to the specific pattern.

MTFD24 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:59:14 AM »

Thanx for the replies thus far. I still use my Cell Pearl most often, and having recently punched up the Theory, am looking to gain some more length with it. Pin above ring and mb in strong position. Just not sure if I should try the 3000 or 4000 as next step. The Cell Pearl is drilled almost identical, fyi.
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stealth · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2010, 09:13:58 AM »

Its always a guessing game. Trial and error is the way to go.

I Flush 8s · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2010, 05:53:59 PM »

i used mine at box buit i did use it at 4000 for a few games before switcing it back

2000 gives u a nice read in the midlane and the ball just goes towards the pocket this surface is also great for gettinig ball to read the mids and get through the carrydown

4000 this ball got through through the front part of the lane very clean and turned over really strong in the back this squirted in the carrydown for me
both surfaces were usefull but im gonna stick with the 2k surface and just move in when needed to because at this surface i dont have to worry abou the carry down problem my center has lately

CPA · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2010, 06:36:09 AM »

I was at a tournament this weekend and bowled next to a Roto Grip staff member. He used an abralon pad and scuffed the surface to make it pretty dull. Then proceeded to play about 6 at the arrows on a pattern that was pretty flat and short. The Theory appeared to maintian its energy even though it was grabbing the lane early.
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Jesse James · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2010, 12:01:01 PM »

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It all depends on oil volume and length and bowler style. 1000 may be good on one pattern but not so good on another.You people need to have an open mind. Switching surfaces does not make a ball better or worse it just adapts the cover to the specific pattern

Yup! Exactly what he said, above. I am still in the testing stages of my Theory. It is currently at 4000 abralon, no polish. The ball is a beast! But at this surface, it is at least useable at various houses in my area. At 2000, the thing read the mids well, but burned up way too fast at three of the houses I bowl.

I plan on taking it down to 1000 as well, to see how I fare. Currently, none of the houses I bowl at, put nearly enough oil volume out to allow this ball to reach it''''''''s full potential.

Awww man! I used this ball on a fresh shot last nite, and just watched in awe as it cornered in medium hvy oil like it had tiger paws on it! This ball''s hit is outrageous. I''ve never seen a ball hit the pins so low that it looks like they got tripped up with a trip line....all at the same time! Still gotta alter the surface so I can use it more than one game, though.
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David Lee Yskes · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2010, 05:48:40 AM »

Well since I've had mine drilled up, I've kept it @ OOB condition.... Now the pin is right @ about 5.75... Since my Pro-shop guy has said his limit is 6inches from the pap, cuz it will possibly roll over the thumb...

But the ball gets down the lane nice, and I can use the ball for all 3 games for league...

I've really consider'd getting another Theory and polishing it up to see how it works.....

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charlest · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2010, 08:04:59 AM »

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Thanx for the replies thus far. I still use my Cell Pearl most often, and having recently punched up the Theory, am looking to gain some more length with it. Pin above ring and mb in strong position. Just not sure if I should try the 3000 or 4000 as next step. The Cell Pearl is drilled almost identical, fyi.
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My 2 cents is that 3000 grit is just too trivial a change from the stock 2000 grit. I'd suggest going right to 4000 grit.

I haven't been able to find enough oil yet to give it a thorough check-out. EVen with polish over the stock 2000 surface, just as a test, my league oil was too light. Hopefully over Christmas week, I'll try 2 or 3 other houses. In the meantime, I took mine to 4000 grit as a better test.
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MTFD24 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2011, 01:32:12 PM »

Just an update....took the Theory to 4000 and voila....it now gives exactly what I had hoped for. About 18-24" longer down lane, but still a nice continuous strong roll through the deck.

Probably about a foot earlier than my cell pearl, and 5-8 boards stronger. (both drilled as close to identical as possible)

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