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Gabriel94509

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Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« 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.
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bennett300

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #1 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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dizzyfugu

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #2 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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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #3 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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Gabriel94509

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #4 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.
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bennett300

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #5 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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dizzyfugu

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #6 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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Gabriel94509

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2008, 07:08:42 PM »
Dizzyfugu, here is a pic of how its drilled.

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.
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Kid Jete

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2008, 07:12:46 PM »
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Dizzyfugu, here is a pic of how its drilled.

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.
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Gabriel94509

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2008, 07:15:15 PM »
I know. And thats what i wanted.
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Kid Jete

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #10 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.
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the man

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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Is it unusual that my Secret Agent flares twice?
« Reply #12 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!
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