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thewhiz

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eternal cell vs. snap lock
« on: September 09, 2016, 11:03:55 PM »
Just wondering what the difference is between the two balls.

 

mrwizerd

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Re: eternal cell vs. snap lock
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2016, 12:45:48 AM »
The biggest difference is the Eternal Cell is a solid and the Snap Lock is a pearl.  I doubt they have the same reaction shape, but I could be wrong.

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Re: eternal cell vs. snap lock
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2016, 01:50:23 PM »
The Eternal is a little earlier and smoother at the breakpoint compared to the Snap Lock.  Both balls are verrrrrrrrrrry good, just different reactions.  Hope this helps. 
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Re: eternal cell vs. snap lock
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2016, 02:20:24 PM »
The Eternal is a little earlier and smoother at the breakpoint compared to the Snap Lock.  Both balls are verrrrrrrrrrry good, just different reactions.  Hope this helps. 

I have both and I agree with this.  My Eternal I keep at 2000 for an earlier smoother read, I can ball down to a Snap Lock that I keep at 4000 for more length and angle....then as I move in I can go to a shiny Hectic.
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Re: eternal cell vs. snap lock
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2016, 02:21:15 PM »
Different shapes in motion due to the cores also.  Although both are asymmetrical, the Nucleus Core has always been one that tends to be heavy rolling whereas the Rad-X Core tends to have more of an angular motion and additional continuation.  Both are good choices.  Just as someone mentioned previously, it all depends on the motion you're looking for.
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Re: eternal cell vs. snap lock
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2016, 04:01:12 PM »
I have both as well, they are pin up with the Snap CG kicked out a little further than the EC.
The Eternal has a smoother motion and I like it on flatter sport patterns
The Snap does just that, snaps of the friction and is great on a THS

when used in reverse:
the Snap tends to be too over/under on a sport pattern especially during transitions
The Eternal on a THS will often drive through the pocket too hard, leaving splits or 9s

both good balls, but neither are benchmark or should be included in a limited arsenal
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Re: eternal cell vs. snap lock
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2016, 05:50:38 PM »
If you don't consider the ec a good benchmark ball what would you consider a good benchmark ball?