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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: greenefam on April 01, 2006, 03:59:17 AM

Title: Replacing an Ace and Triple X
Post by: greenefam on April 01, 2006, 03:59:17 AM
I am going to have to replace my Ace and Triple X over the next month or so - both have over 250+ games and are beat pretty bad.

I am a slower speed bowler who throws two completely different styles depending on what gives me the most area.  I either throw a slow deep inside higher rev. loop -or- a medium speed hand behind the ball down and in shot.  I usually have balls drilled relatively stacked in order to allow me to use the same ball for both the cranker or stroker shot.

I am leaning towards replacing the Ace with a Pyro but I obviously I could still replace it with another Ace.  I am looking for comparisons from persons with experience with these two balls.  In general I like to use my Ace for medium oil longer patterns.

The Triple X Factor is another matter.  I liked this ball when I first got it, but I have lately been limiting it's use to shorter (35' or so) medium patterns and even on that I have been getting a weird over under almost every use.  I am looking for a med./med. ball that will not overreact in transition from wet to dry.  I am considering -

Diablo (may be a bit strong but I hear it is relatively controllable)
Fired Up (maybe a bit more backend than I want?)
Paradigm (if I drill this a bit weaker than my Triple X???)

I welcome all opinions please.
Title: Re: Replacing an Ace and Triple X
Post by: DRUFER on April 02, 2006, 11:19:35 AM
the paradigm was a good replacement for my Ace. the paradigm is a little more skid flip but its drilled slightly stronger. the ace, being a particle ball liked to hook a little earlier than the paradigm does now but it balances out.
Title: Re: Replacing an Ace and Triple X
Post by: greenefam on April 02, 2006, 01:59:29 PM
In general I try to stay away from replacing particle balls with reactive balls and vice versa.  Particle balls have a more consistant movement in longer oil patterns.

What about replacing the Triple X with a Paradigm?  I was thinking if I had it drilled a bit tamer that may be a reasonable move.
Title: Re: Replacing an Ace and Triple X
Post by: DRUFER on April 02, 2006, 07:37:54 PM
i couldnt answer that for you, i have never thrown a tripple x factor.