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Fluff E Bunnie

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Every ball vs. Every other ball
« on: March 06, 2007, 03:36:26 AM »
Hello,

This question goes out to those who have used both the Spit Fire and the T-Road, or have seen someone use both the Spit Fire and T-Road.  What differences do you notice about these two?  

I have been talking with my pro shop and they are recommending the Spit Fire as my next ball to kind of round out my setup.  I was previously going to get the Thunderstruck Pearl but they are saying that it would be too similar to my Thunderstruck Solid (even though to me this sounds fine).  I am looking for something that will get further down the lane than my Thunderstruck Solid but still have some pop.  I also asked about the T-Road, but they again said it may be better to get a completely different reaction with a pearl since my other two are pretty similar.

When I look at the USBC Magazine's ball guide, it seems like the T-Road, Thunderstruck Pearl, and Spit Fire are the three options to choose from.

I have previously tried the Jolt Pearl, but that was definitely not what I was looking for.  No fault of the ball, just my bad for not doing enough research on it.

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mrbowlingnut

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2007, 11:41:37 AM »
T-road pearl if you like playing more direct and if you like swinging the ball spit fire, the spit fire has a more snappy backend motion for me. I have both pin under ring and no weight holes, the t-road pearl has more of a angular transition for me straight through the heads and then it moves and keeps on going. It is less ball than a shift by far but you already would know this, the spit fire for me does get jumpier like the fired up i had did.
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2007, 11:43:42 AM »
either will have more pop on the backend than the thunderstruck solid does, i have one and it is pretty smooth for me. I have not thrown all side by side because i use storm as my go longer and backend balls.
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2007, 11:55:32 AM »
I bought a T-Road Pearl last night and loved it. Had it drilled to be the longest ball in my bag (Special Agent and Shift). That said, it still has a sweet hook and pops nicely. Very smooth all the way down the lane.

I've read much about the T-Road Pearl being a very complimentary ball to go with the SA. Personally, I think the R2S coverstock is sweet (T-Road Pearl and SA).  

Also, the price is a bonus for a ball this awesome.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2007, 12:05:55 PM »
Yeah I think I can see the positives of both of these...  As far as playing straight vs. swinging it out, I don't think I have a preference.  Lately I have been playing the swinging shot more (and having more success) than straight but usually because ball reaction is screaming at me to play that line.

I always try playing straight first though.  I guess there is a battle over which one is the A game and which one is the B game right now...

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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2007, 12:37:14 PM »
quote:
yo Fluff..is your real name Jon?

Don't hate, play straight


No my real name isn't Jon???

I am confused now.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2007, 12:51:31 PM »
According to the USBC magazine, the Spit Fire should go longer and be a bit smoother break and should hook less overall than the T-Road.  Would you say this is a good assessment?

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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2007, 01:45:03 PM »
It's definitely a tough choice.  Luckily I still have a couple weeks until I have to choose...  They do make a good case for the Spit Fire.
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2007, 02:07:48 PM »
I have used my spitfire for about 4 months now.  Out of the box cover, the ball snap hooks as hard as any I have seen as you hit the dry boards.  It is speed sensitive though.  I got lots of over under which made me hate the ball at that time.  I later took some of the shine off the cover and that tamed the snap down and made it much more controllable and predictable.  Now it is one of my favorites.

If you like snap hook and you can play that shot consistently then you will like it out of the box.  If not then take it down a little and you get more control.

Either way the ball hits hard.  I loved that strikes I got even when it was snapping like hell.
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2007, 12:52:39 AM »
I love my Spit Fire. I'd say it hooks less than the T-Road Pearl and is smoother. Then again, I have a control layout on my Spit Fire. Works great for med/light in OOB finish.
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2007, 09:45:50 AM »
Spit Fire gets jumpy when midlane's are flying, it is more control than a fired up but less than the t-road pearl. Just telling you my real use of both, if you want smoothier than the Agent is better move.



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According to the USBC magazine, the Spit Fire should go longer and be a bit smoother break and should hook less overall than the T-Road.  Would you say this is a good assessment?

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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2007, 10:13:04 AM »
So you would say the T-Road has more control?  Hmm...  I think the Agent looks like a powered up Thunderstruck to me and I am not sure if that's what I am looking for right now.
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2007, 10:48:31 AM »
The Agent is pretty smooth arcing ball, t-road is strong on the backend but clean upfront. The spit fire has tendency with me using it to jump in the mids if it sniffs dry too fast.

If you look at the Agent core it is modified light bulb, which usually is a control core and fits most styles and lane conditions. Same goes for the t-road pearl core but the r2s coverstock is much different than the reactor cover. So the t-road pearl loads up before making it's move, that is why you like the thunderstruck solid more the modified bulb is all about control. The pyro is more of a control ball than the spit fire imo because of the particle pearl load in it.


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So you would say the T-Road has more control?  Hmm...  I think the Agent looks like a powered up Thunderstruck to me and I am not sure if that's what I am looking for right now.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2007, 11:41:27 AM »
Interesting.  You definitely shed a good light on the subject.  I have also been considering the Pyro.  I just want something that I can take some side roll out of and get it down the lane without taking off on me early.  

When you say jumpy on the mids that's exactly what I am trying to avoid.  I haven't used the R2S Pearl yet, you would say it is less jumpy than the Reactor Pearl?
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Re: Every ball vs. Every other ball
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2007, 11:49:19 AM »
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I use the T-Road on clean conditions with the green light on the back end.  Sort of like Grip it and Rip it.  The T-Road is a freak show when you have the green light.


See that's exactly what I am doing with my Thunderstruck.  When I have a nice backend I just have a party with that ball.  Maybe the Pyro would be a good safe ball to try.

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