Author Topic: X-Factor vs Core Power LRG (Read 3075 times)

charlest · « **on:** July 29, 2003, 08:43:22 AM »

Since I have neither, I was wondering if anyone owned both or saw someone who owned both use them. How close are these in overall performance? I had read they are closer than Storm would like them to be.

2nd topic, while I think of it:
What the heck does Cadmium have to do with bowling? What effect does that have in the coverstock? It is bad for people and the environment; just saw that on a data page.
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C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2003, 11:49:06 PM »

A teammate of mine had both. The LRG had a 4.5x4.5 drilling and the X Factor had 5x5.

The LRG rolled up much sooner, and more even. It was very readable. The X Factor was more skid snap, and very strong at the breakpoint.

From him throwing the balls, they do not seem very close. BUT the layouts are different, and maybe that was the reason.

bowler0821 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2003, 01:35:41 AM »

EXCALIBER is correct in what he said about the X-Factor and LRG. I own both and really like them a lot. With the LRG it is a rolling and hard hitting arcing ball. Great ball for fresh shots when dull and gets more action polished and I have mine polished right now and it carries great and hits hard. Now with the X-Factor it is a very strong skid/flip ball it is very strong at the break point. I have never had a ball that saves so much energy and hits so hard great ball for a fresh shot as well. Although from my throwing of the 2 the LRG is better in carry down great ball. BUt I have only had the X-factor for about 2 weeks after I throw it some more I will have a post. If you want read my post about my LRG. Both Great balls some of my favorite balls of all time.
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charlest · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2003, 08:28:21 AM »

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I don't think we have to worry about the health issue at hand with Cadmium. Cadmium is a metallic element, and as we all know, metallic elements are not allowed by ABC's specifications.
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Clay

Clay, that's part of the problem. I doubt if they'd call it Cadmium, if it weren't. ANd we do have to be concerned, as most us here do change the surface of our balls. Sanding the cover, if it has Cadmium in it, can be VERY dangerous if we breathe it into our lungs. This is one reason to use water in any sanding operation.

It's been far too many years since I had chemistry classes and I didn't recall it were classed as a metal or not. The websites I saw about cadmium did not call it that,
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charlest · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2003, 08:30:05 AM »

Guys, thanks for all the replies so far.

One other question?
One of you said the LRG handles more carrydown, but ...
Do they both handle the same amount of oil?
OR is one better at more oil than the other?
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charlest · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2003, 10:00:15 AM »

Thanks, StormLefty.
I never saw that acronym explained on their website. I think it was not an intelligent thing for them to do. Obfuscation wreaks its own sort of havoc.
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brimar · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2003, 11:21:19 AM »

i have both and EXCALIBER and superstorm said it all. now i wish my powercharge would arrive

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charlest · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2003, 12:44:43 PM »

Muchas Gracias, amigos.
I have a good picture now.
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brimar · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2003, 01:44:01 PM »

thanks bob, cant wait for it too come. but do you think the charge is as strong on the back as the X? i hope not
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charlest · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2003, 03:10:57 PM »

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By the way, the Power Charge is a real nice mid price skid flip ball. Similar to the Hot Rod, but more a little longer and more angular.

Bob,

That doesn't seem to make any sense based on the specs for these balls. Both have Curelyon pearl covers, but the Power CHarge has a much lower RG to make it rev up ealrier and more flare to make it rev up earlier. Are your two balls drilled up much differently? Otherwise how do you account for the apparently reverse positions of these two balls? I am confused.
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jjlamoroso · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2003, 06:44:41 PM »

I've heard that Storm put uranium in the cover of the X Factor.
That could explain the explosive back end...

brimar · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2003, 07:00:28 PM »

Bob i drill most of my balls the same as you so i take your insight to heart. thats exactly why i bought the charge and what i want it to do.
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charlest · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2003, 11:56:25 PM »

Thanks for the clarification, Bob.
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bigz · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2003, 10:50:41 AM »

i've had both of these balls and still have the lrg.these are 2 different coverstocks the x is reactive pearl and the lrg is low-load particle.my x-factor was drilled 5 x 4.5 and tried adjusting the surface to my liking and couldn't use the ball on my house.my lrg is drilled 5.5 x 5 and polished to 1000,best ball i've had in years very versatle has over 200 games and it still rocks.
chris p
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