Author Topic: Snap Lock - cover adjustments? (Read 8739 times)

Metal_rules · « **on:** September 24, 2016, 11:13:38 AM »

I have left my S/L cover in the oob condition. I need to know what I can do to smooth out the back end, just a bit. In my leagues I have been leaving to many splits with it. I am thinking if I can tone down the snap, just a bit, I should be ok.

Impending Doom · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2016, 01:38:41 PM »

Oh, yeah. Storms process is horrible for me. Any time I'm like "Yeah, I'll use oob finish" on a Utah poured Global ball, I forget to punch myaelf and then put myself on a timeout.

2handedrook12 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2016, 11:11:18 AM »

Quote from: Impending Doom on October 03, 2016, 01:38:41 PM

Oh, yeah. Storms process is horrible for me. Any time I'm like "Yeah, I'll use oob finish" on a Utah poured Global ball, I forget to punch myaelf and then put myself on a timeout.

I couldn't agree more. Of the many factory shinrd Storm balls I've thrown, I hated all at box except one and even that one I changed shorty after. Loved them all after taking it to my own surface.

Metal_rules · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2016, 12:01:16 PM »

I wonder why Storm allows this process if there are always issues with the factory oob cover.

jman76 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2016, 12:17:58 PM »

I've left mine at OOB, but this makes me wonder if I should tinker with it. I really like it's motion, but maybe I'm missing out on a better reaction with a surface change.

Good Times Good Times · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2016, 12:38:53 PM »

Here's another observation I've made too that I hadn't really thought of until now. When I got my Hectic I tried it at the 1500 polish and it was the same as with the Snap Lock (maybe moreso with the higher RG in the Hectic) so I hit it with a 2000 + 4000 and used Storms X-Tra shine polish and it's much more consistent off the spot. It is still a very shiny surface but there is a difference. Perhaps it's a match up thing......

What I'm saying is the reduction of the over/under look I get from the factory finish, is reduced in my 4000 surfaces as well as polished surfaces.

hammajangs · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2016, 01:16:31 PM »

I left my SnapLock OOB but I can't really use it because my house doesn't put down enough oil, so it sits in the bag or left at home.

I think I'll try a 4000/no polish when I go practice at another house.

Gene J Kanak · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2016, 01:43:46 PM »

Quote from: jman76 on October 05, 2016, 12:17:58 PM

I've left mine at OOB, but this makes me wonder if I should tinker with it. I really like it's motion, but maybe I'm missing out on a better reaction with a surface change.

If you like the reaction that you're getting, and you're scoring with it, I'd leave well enough alone. Yes, maybe you'll find something that you didn't see before, but you may end up with a result you don't like. Granted, it should be easy enough to adjust it back, but it doesn't always work out like that. I'm all for tinkering with coverstocks, but I generally only do so when I'm not getting what I want out of a ball. Still, that's just me.

xrayjay · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2016, 01:56:56 PM »

All these cover adjustments are over rated. You all need to learn how to bowl, period!
I learned a lot from 2handedpinatubo, he's a guru at 5 pin pick ups.

Anyway, of all the storm balls I've owned since 2004/5, only one ball at 1500 oob that I did not change - even the one I got from charlest, was the Hyroad. I've owned 2 older hyroads and they were fine at OOB. But the rest was a different story. (enjoying the No Rules after cover change.)

I've seen the Hectic at OOB and this bowler was getting O/u, which made me hesitate to get this ball last year.

Gene J Kanak · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2016, 03:17:31 PM »

Quote from: xrayjay on October 05, 2016, 01:56:56 PM

All these cover adjustments are over rated. You all need to learn how to bowl, period!
I learned a lot from 2handedpinatubo, he's a guru at 5 pin pick ups.

At first, I thought you were serious. I was going to say that you were crazy! lol Anyhow, I got to the point where I was adjusting most balls from OOB surface, especially the ones that came polished. I HATED my IQ Tour Pearl at box finish, yet it became one of the best balls I've ever thrown once I knocked it down to a matte 2000.

tloy · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2016, 11:38:49 AM »

For everyone who does not care for Storms 1500 polish, what do you adjust it to? I got a Snap lock drilled last night and always change the 1500 polish to something else. Just wanted some input. Thanks in advance.

2handedrook12 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 03, 2016, 01:28:26 AM »

Quote from: tloy on November 02, 2016, 11:38:49 AM

For everyone who does not care for Storms 1500 polish, what do you adjust it to? I got a Snap lock drilled last night and always change the 1500 polish to something else. Just wanted some input. Thanks in advance.

the first thing I usually try is 4000.

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