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Title: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: Gabriel94509 on October 14, 2008, 04:32:43 PM
I find it a bit odd that my Secret Agent comes back to me with two sets of flare rings. I'm not complaining though. I've already shot a few honor scores with it since i got it about a month ago.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: bennett300 on October 15, 2008, 01:08:54 AM
It must be a storm thing cause i have decent hand and my Vertigo used to flare what looked like twice. does it almost look like a hour glass. thats what mine did and still hit great.
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Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: dizzyfugu on October 15, 2008, 02:04:25 AM
What do you call two sets of flare rings? There can only be one track, and normally this track intersects twice - just under the thumb hole, and on the back side, which is caused by the core's migration towards its stable end rolling axis. Anything else would make me wonder - also if you do not see ANY intersection, which would mean that you'd have some kind of helicopter release and the ball rather twists than rolls.

Any pictures? I am curious
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Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: ValentinoBowling on October 15, 2008, 03:54:38 AM
what you can do is take a grease pencil and rub a inch wide section perpendicular to your track. Throw the ball and you will be able to better estimate your flare.

2 rings isn't too uncommon, especially on skid snap balls.

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Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: Gabriel94509 on October 15, 2008, 08:54:36 PM
no, its not two rings Valentino. I end up with two sets of flare rings on the ball, and they do intersect dizzyfugu. I do not have a helicopter release, think more like Pete Weber. Not exactly like him, but very similar.I guess i've just never had a ball that flares this much before. The rings start next to my middle finger and end up just under my thumb.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: bennett300 on October 15, 2008, 10:42:43 PM
that is exactly what mine did and I have a really good release. there is nothing wrong with your shot. mine did the same thing and im a 228 bowler so its not you.  the vertigo is my only ball that did that. it intersected right under the thumb hole and went back to flairing.
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Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: dizzyfugu on October 16, 2008, 07:45:55 AM
How is the ball drilled? Could it be drilled very strong, so that it, with some hand, just over-flares? I am really curious what this looks like...
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Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: Gabriel94509 on October 16, 2008, 07:08:42 PM
Dizzyfugu, here is a pic of how its drilled.
(https://www.ballreviews.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc20%2FGabriel925%2F000_1471.jpg&hash=32cc16db35cbce2b4bd68b09234d3d8722f626a5)
I don't think its over-flaring, and i love how hard the ball rolls and hits, I just thought it was a bit odd to see two intersecting sets of flare rings.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: Kid Jete on October 16, 2008, 07:12:46 PM
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Dizzyfugu, here is a pic of how its drilled.
(https://www.ballreviews.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi24.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc20%2FGabriel925%2F000_1471.jpg&hash=32cc16db35cbce2b4bd68b09234d3d8722f626a5)
I don't think its over-flaring, and i love how hard the ball rolls and hits, I just thought it was a bit odd to see two intersecting sets of flare rings.


That is a really strong layout though.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: Gabriel94509 on October 16, 2008, 07:15:15 PM
I know. And thats what i wanted.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: Kid Jete on October 16, 2008, 07:19:44 PM
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I know. And thats what i wanted.


Well I would hope you drilled a ball the way you wanted haha.  I'm just saying that's probably why you're getting the flare you described.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: the man on October 17, 2008, 11:16:35 AM
It has nothing to do with the strong drill pattern on your ball. I drilled mine with a 2 inch pin from pap and it has two sets of flare rings that intersect.
Title: Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
Post by: raiderh20boy on October 17, 2008, 11:24:07 AM
Gabriel 94509
if that is your zip would you please take the ball to the pro shop at Delta Bowl so I can see it and maybe explain what is happening!