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Rock77

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« on: December 20, 2006, 10:53:21 AM »
Hey there FastTrackers, I am in need of your help AND an UNBIASED opinion. I am in the market for a new benchmark ball. My FAZ has seen better days and it is time to lay it to rest.

So, I've been looking at a few balls that may fit the bill and something else also crossed my mind. First of all, the balls I've been looking at are the Heat Blast and Storm Thunderstruck. I saw a friend of mine throwing the Thunderstruck last night and it was real smooth! I really liked his reaction. I've seen vids of the Heat Blast and it also looks smooth. Now, the other option that crossed my mind is buying another Solution Power Plus, and alter the coverstock to a compound/light polish finish.

Now, the Heat Blast can be had a www.bowlersdream.com for $69.95 plus shipping. I can get the Solution for $45 plus shipping. Or I can buy a Thunderstruck for about $90-95. I really need your honest, unbiased opinion on what my best option would be.

Just as a piece of info, my FAZ is drilled pin under bridge, cg in palm. So, I'd be looking to put the same drill on the ball I choose. This drill seems to give me a real smooth, controlled look.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Control
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2006, 08:43:35 PM »
I like the choice of the Solution with an altered surface. Compound would easily make it a benchmark ball. I know how smooth of a reaction that ball can have and with compound that would only enhance how smooth it can be.

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Re: Control
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2006, 08:46:57 PM »
Carl, if I opt for the Solution, what grit should I take it up to?

I know it comes 800 grit from the factory, would 1500 be good, or do I need to go higher?
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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2006, 08:50:15 PM »
I would say to start with the compound over the box finish and adjust from there if needed. I did not do this to my Solution PP, but I did try this method with my Arsenal Aggressive and I ended up 2000grit and Clean n Sheen.

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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2006, 09:04:12 PM »
So, I should just add the compound before I take it up to a finer grit?

What should I use, clean and smooth, clean and sheen??
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Re: Control
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2006, 09:08:11 PM »
Definately Clean n Sheen. Clean n Smooth will take it to 1500....Clean n Sheen will help to give it more length and a control type backend reaction.

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Re: Control
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2006, 09:11:38 PM »
Great. I just won a Solution on Ebay for $55 shipped!!! Once i get it, I'll change the cover and let you know how it works out. Thanks.
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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2006, 12:44:30 AM »
Well I like carls idea, yet I just check a few places online and it looks like you could have just picked up a new faz. Now I think I would have tryed to get the ball I know I have in that slot of my arsenal before trying to find a completly new ball. Yet this just my opinion. I seen that ballcellar.com has FAZ from 12-16 for $119.99 or so with shipping. Yet I trust carl and hope everything works out for ya.
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2006, 08:38:49 AM »
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Well I like carls idea, yet I just check a few places online and it looks like you could have just picked up a new faz. Now I think I would have tryed to get the ball I know I have in that slot of my arsenal before trying to find a completly new ball. Yet this just my opinion. I seen that ballcellar.com has FAZ from 12-16 for $119.99 or so with shipping. Yet I trust carl and hope everything works out for ya.
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"The Revolution has started. The sides were drawn, and if you didnt Choose the side ofEvolution you will fall to the power that it has."

and I said "PLEASE, I ONLY WANT TO GET ONE MORE BALL." he responded "THAT WAS WHAT 12 BALLS AGO." I said back "WELL, YA BUT THAT IS NOT THE POINT."

"Freak Bowling Ball cleaner of the TRACK Revolution."


Yeah, I could have gone the route of getting another FAZ, but I really wanted something a little different. Besides, I paid half what they are asking for the FAZ. Although, I'm glad you mentioned that site. I noticed they have 15 lb Sheer Havocs available!! I loved that ball!! I may be making ANOTHER purchase!!
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2006, 11:34:33 AM »
Im loving my Heat Blast right now.  Smoothest rolling ball i have in my bag.  It's drilled stacked with pin over bridge and I can throw it right up the 5 board and watch it smoothly walk into the pocket.  I guess it depends on what type of player you are.
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Re: Control
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2006, 02:47:34 AM »
Hey Rock,

My Tag Team partner is correct.  I drilled a couple of these as well (pin over mid and stack lev) and I've played with the cover on them endlessly.  This ball will truly do whatever you do to it in regards of layout and cover adjustment....
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Re: Control
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2006, 02:45:06 PM »
Great, my Solution is on the way.

Can the coverstock alteration be as effective if done by hand or should I apply the Clean and Sheen by spinner??
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« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2006, 05:06:01 PM »
Also, just to clarify. I am only adding the Clean and Sheen to the box finish of the ball, correct?

I don't need to take the coverstock grit up or alter it in anyway? I only need to put clean and sheen on the ball and I'm good to go?
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Re: Control
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2006, 08:07:57 AM »
ttt, can anyone answer my last two questions? please?!?
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Re: Control
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2006, 09:08:13 AM »
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Can the coverstock alteration be as effective if done by hand or should I apply the Clean and Sheen by spinner??


Hey Rock, it just depends on smooth you want the cover to be.  Anytime we use a spinner, it does offer us the capability of fining a cover more or better due to the speed of the application (identical to applying car wax with a buffer vs hand).  You can still get a good cover adjustment by hand but you may have to do it a couple of times vs one pass on a spinner.
 
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Also, just to clarify. I am only adding the Clean and Sheen to the box finish of the ball, correct?

I don't need to take the coverstock grit up or alter it in anyway? I only need to put clean and sheen on the ball and I'm good to go?


I recommend to just apply C&S over the OOB cover and then see what reaction it gives you.  You will be the best judge of whether or not this is enough or is the reaction that you want bud.  Hope this helps some...
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