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vkowalski1970

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Lights out underrated
« on: December 28, 2013, 11:07:42 PM »
I bought a Lights out last week as a step down from my disturbed. Drilled it strong and changed surface to 4000. Wow great ball. Clean through the front and nice hard but controlled move. Goes through the pins great. Closest motion I've found to my beloved Nomad. This is a great ball, stronger than advertised. It's a shame you don't here that much about !!  I've thrown it 5 games   228. 235. 238. 233. 248.
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Re: Lights out underrated
« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2013, 10:46:45 AM »
I have a motion hole layout on my Lights Out. I am a stroker with ball speed between 15-16 Quibica. I have used the ball for a couple of  months. This ball is great on broken down shots or on medium to light oil where there is friction on the outside.

The ball is continuous on the backend, but by no means jumpy. I have tried it at various surface finishes and have yet to see it kick sideways. Right now I have it at 500/2000/polish and this is where I get the most consistent reaction. The ball takes to cover changes well. At 500/1000 with the right layout (moderate), the ball would be fine for most THS first out the bag.

 Looking at the video above, if you watch the ball throughout the lane, you see that it begins to transition in the midlane. Just looking at the excerpts at the end does not tell you much.

I personally like the Heat Hybrid better, but they are very close in reaction, with the Heat actually being later and stronger in the back.

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Re: Lights out underrated
« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2013, 12:15:13 PM »
The term "Kicked Sideways" should be used loosely here. In the video LuckyLefty posted is about the same type of ball motion I see with my Lights Out on a 39' THS. I wouldn't call it a jump left type of ball reaction but strong smooth arch that continues through the pins. Now my IQ Tour Pearl is a little bit different, that ball with a similar layout is a bit more snappy off the end of the pattern but they are 2 totally different balls in different lines of the Storm lineup.
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Re: Lights out underrated
« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2013, 12:27:07 PM »
I watched your video and did see the "jump" you speak of, however I would term that more of a hard move on the back. Now of course should you use this piece on the wrong condition where there is an even lighter volume of oil, you most definitely will see the snap come out.

This ball reminds me of my old LT-48 Gold in movement. I believe that was a medium condition piece as well.
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ccrider

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Re: Lights out underrated
« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2013, 01:35:55 PM »
I just don't see the movement as near "kicked left." I have a Marvel Pearl that is much more angular, that might fit that discription. This ball is for me, at best, a strong arcing ball. I can say this having used it on a number of conditions.

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Re: Lights out underrated
« Reply #20 on: December 31, 2013, 03:23:23 PM »
I appreciate all the helpful comments above.
I bowl on a shot that stays pretty harsh for awhile on the left.  I know someone who could really use this ball but at 19 mph he can smooth it out like the video powerhouse!

The yellow oil machines do not seem to supply a blend but only harsh borders in its side to side application(forget the name of machine).

Right now I have two solids that are giving me a smooth reaction off of the dry.....C System 3.5 and a Mission X(not as smooth)  early in the set!

Last year the border was so steep near the 10 board I used no pearls until the 3rd game!

This year smoother and my speed up.

Regards,

Luckylefty
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