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Necromancer

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El-Nino Returns Reviews
« on: December 19, 2008, 02:36:51 AM »
Anyone have reviews or experience with this ball?  It seems very unpopular for some reason.
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: El-Nino Returns Reviews
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2008, 10:56:44 AM »
It was made for Cheapbowlingballs.com not a distributor so there are maybe a few hundred out there total.

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Re: El-Nino Returns Reviews
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2008, 11:19:11 AM »
I e-mailed Storm about the coverstock since I was curious, all they said is that it's in the same family as the original Reactor, just weaker.

That's all I know of THAT ball.  I do know that the core in that ball is one of my all time favorites.
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Necromancer

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Re: El-Nino Returns Reviews
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2008, 03:54:22 PM »
I guess it wouldn't be safe to purchase then since no one has experience with it.  All well. :/
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notsohotshot

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Re: El-Nino Returns Reviews
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2008, 09:36:47 PM »
I had one and liked it. It rolled a little smoother than the original and also hooked more.

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Re: El-Nino Returns Reviews
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2008, 11:58:14 PM »
I had 2 of them and liked them both.  The core used in the Returns is one of my favorites.  Both balls I had a very skid/flippyhockey stick reaction I toned the cover down to 2000 no polish and the balls became very smooth and readable, but still had backend recovery.  If you are thinking about buying one, I don't think you will be disappointed.
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