Post by: Rock77 on December 20, 2006, 10:53:21 AM
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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Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on December 20, 2006, 08:43:35 PM
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Post by: Rock77 on December 20, 2006, 08:46:57 PM
I know it comes 800 grit from the factory, would 1500 be good, or do I need to go higher?
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Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on December 20, 2006, 08:50:15 PM
-Carl
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Post by: Rock77 on December 20, 2006, 09:04:12 PM
What should I use, clean and smooth, clean and sheen??
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Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on December 20, 2006, 09:08:11 PM
-Carl
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Youngstown Ohio
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Post by: Rock77 on December 20, 2006, 09:11:38 PM
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Post by: Mark T. Trgovac on December 21, 2006, 12:44:30 AM
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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."
Post by: Rock77 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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Mark "scoot" Trgovac
C-G Pro Shop
Offical "Spokesman"
Youngstown, Ohio
"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!!
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Post by: Noy on December 21, 2006, 11:34:33 AM
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Post by: tenpinspro on December 25, 2006, 02:47:34 AM
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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Post by: Rock77 on December 26, 2006, 02:45:06 PM
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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Post by: Rock77 on December 26, 2006, 05:06:01 PM
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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Post by: Rock77 on December 27, 2006, 08:07:57 AM
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Post by: tenpinspro 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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Post by: Rock77 on December 27, 2006, 10:11:21 AM
True, I'll have to see what the reaction I get is like and then adjust accordingly. Thanks for the input Rick!!
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Post by: tenpinspro on December 27, 2006, 11:36:40 AM
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Well, I'll probably end up taking it to the pro shop and using the spinner. It'll be easier for me to do that.
Rock, forgot to mention to be careful on a spinner with C&S. With a little too much pressure, it can shine up more than expected. I personally don't have that problem being 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet..lol
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Post by: Brickguy221 on December 27, 2006, 11:45:00 AM
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I personally don't have that problem being 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet..lol
Do you mean you grew 2" this year or are you wearing "pumps" now???????
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Edited on 12/27/2006 12:46 PM
Post by: tenpinspro on December 27, 2006, 12:09:40 PM
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"pumps"
yes.....
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Post by: Rock77 on December 27, 2006, 12:11:46 PM
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Well, I'll probably end up taking it to the pro shop and using the spinner. It'll be easier for me to do that.
Rock, forgot to mention to be careful on a spinner with C&S. With a little too much pressure, it can shine up more than expected. I personally don't have that problem being 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet..lol
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Wow, you still get to pay children's admission at the amusement parks!!
Too bad you're still too short to ride most of the rides.--------------------
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Post by: tenpinspro on December 27, 2006, 12:54:52 PM
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Wow, you still get to pay children's admission at the amusement parks!! Too bad you're still too short to ride most of the rides.
AND your point is?....
On edit: You MUST have been speaking to Carl!..LOL.....hater for half pricing...hahaha
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Edited on 12/27/2006 1:58 PM
Post by: Brickguy221 on December 27, 2006, 12:55:39 PM
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Wow, you still get to pay children's admission at the amusement parks!!
Only if he's not wearing his "pumps".
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Post by: tenpinspro on December 27, 2006, 01:10:01 PM
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Post by: BackToBasics on December 27, 2006, 03:50:40 PM
If you truly want a great control piece, try to find an Arsenal Aggressive. The control and hit is really impressive. My affection for it is well documented here ;-) My wife loved hers also. The particle load was perfect. Not too heavy to cause burn but still allow some angularity downlane if needed. That gave me the best control and power of any Track piece including the FAZ and Solution.
That being said, if you can't find an AA, I would go with the ThunderStruck simply for the cover. Storm and Roto Grip's new reactive base is really good. IMHO, stronger with better read than Power Plus. Not as sensitive to oil changes which is a benefit for a control piece. I have several friends with ThunderStruck's at 2000grit Abralon and they are extremely smooth.
Post by: LuckyLefty on December 27, 2006, 04:06:48 PM
REgards,
Luckylefty
PS I have an Arsenal Aggressive sitting right in a box near me! Sweet!
Great specs and used but the person had the TINIEST fingers and thumb(like NEW)!
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Post by: BackToBasics on December 27, 2006, 06:34:43 PM
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I'm sure...it is Thunderstruck solid that is being talked about ...no?
That's correct although my wife has been bowling really well with the TS Pearl. It's been her primary ball since she got one a few months ago. She has a "Claraesque" look with it
Suprisingly smooth for a pearl ball.
Post by: No Open Tenths on December 27, 2006, 06:56:22 PM
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Post by: Mark T. Trgovac on December 27, 2006, 07:58:57 PM
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Youngstown, Ohio
"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."
Post by: shipper50 on December 27, 2006, 08:24:00 PM
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I actually just placed an order for a solution PP from bowlingball.com and with the 10$ off from google it cost me 39.99 shipped. It was in the latest newsletter. I couldn't pass it up. If you would like to go this route and need the information LMK, I think I still have the email.
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Could you tell me how you got $10 off using google? I bought a solution pp and used google and it cost me $49.99 total.
Thanks
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Post by: No Open Tenths on December 27, 2006, 08:27:23 PM
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Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't... you're probably right.
Post by: No Open Tenths on December 27, 2006, 08:31:47 PM
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Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't... you're probably right.