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EFFEN 10

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Flash Point
« on: November 29, 2009, 10:10:59 AM »
Anything in Storms current lineup that would be a
replacement for my trusty old Flash Point?
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2009, 08:07:59 PM »
I would say a 2nd Dimension. Both have a Pearl Cover and 5-6 track flare. I am making a big guess though without knowing the core numbers for the Flash Point. Hope i helped.
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 08:26:45 PM »
If you are interested I have a 15lb Flash Point with 2 games on it, single drill.  For a right span of 4 1/2 grips and slug.  Pin is over the middle finger.   Let me know.

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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2009, 08:41:06 PM »
I was a big fan of the Flash Point when no other ball in my arsenal would get down the lane.  Primarily used the Flash Point when the lanes were on the drier side, or on PBA Cheetah on a worn lane surface.  If I had to recommend a ball in Storms' current line with similar characteristics, I would go with the Reign.  The Fast could also be a possibility.  The Fast will most likely give you less backend motion and more of a hard arch than the Reign. Both have R2S pearl coverstocks, but the Reign's core has a higher diff. and higher flare potential creating more overall hook and back end potential vs the Fast. Hope this helps.
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2009, 08:45:14 PM »
Of the current stuff, probably either the HyRoad or Reign.  HyRoad has the same basic core (slightly different numbers) and hybrid coverstock (as opposed to straight pearl on the Flash Point).  The Fast may be an option, but the Differential is much lower.  

I think the 2nd Dimension would be MUCH stronger overall than a Flash Point.
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2009, 08:48:10 PM »
I would 2nd the Hyroad. As has been said the numbers are a bit different but the hybrid cover will easily give you the basic reaction you got from the Flashpoint.
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2009, 10:42:43 PM »
i have both a flash point and hyroad drilled the same(pin in ring finger cg kicked. both have 3" pins also)...  the hyroad is W A Y stronger! and handles more oil a lil better too...
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2009, 08:44:49 AM »
Given the mildness of the coverstock (Typhoon) compared to today's covers and the core on the Flash Point,
http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=11&BallID=478,
the Fast has to be the closest in overall reaction to the Flash Point, if you want a direct replacement.
Fast: http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=11&BallID=983
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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2009, 06:15:04 PM »
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

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Re: Flash Point
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2010, 05:56:58 PM »
Here's an update.I did pickup a Fast and had my ball driller duplicate the static weights and drilling (4x4 pin above ring)from my Flashpoint.Threw both of them today in a practice session and the ball roll of the Fast is VERY close to that of my FlashPoint.Both turn the corner with a really hard arc,but the Fast seems to back end a little harder.I attribute that to the stronger cover.Overall,I'm extremely happy with the Fast as my replacement for my FlashPoint.
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