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Equipment Boards => Track => Topic started by: DukeHarding on February 12, 2005, 09:48:07 AM

Title: Freak Out vs Slash?
Post by: DukeHarding on February 12, 2005, 09:48:07 AM

I have a Slash. A friend gave me a few balls. One of them was a Freak Out.
How does the Freak Out compare to the Slash. Or teh Phenom Unleashed?
Just so I have clue, before I plug it.

Thanks,
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Duke Harding

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I'd Rather be Lucky than Good.

Title: Re: Freak Out vs Slash?
Post by: charlest on February 13, 2005, 05:33:59 AM

Never threw a Freak Out, but had the previous incarnation of the Slash, the Triton Elite (Slash has stronger coverstock than the old Elite).

FYI The FreakOut is a polished particle pearl (some length, strong overall hook), while the Slash is a solid, rough/matte finished resin (smoother, earlier, decent backend, probably handles slightly more oil). Major difference in coverstocks and surface; hook shape will look fairly different with similar drillings; oil handling abilities might not show a large difference.

Title: Re: Freak Out vs Slash?
Post by: DukeHarding on February 13, 2005, 08:34:01 AM

charlest,

I have the Slash, which I bought as a med-heavy to heavy oil ball. I found it's more of a medium oil ball. I'll plug the Freak Out and try it out.

Thanks.
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Duke Harding

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I'd Rather be Lucky than Good.

Title: Re: Freak Out vs Slash?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on February 13, 2005, 09:33:56 PM

Duke,

The Freakout is going to handle more oil than the Slash. I really liked the FreakOut. The Slash is more of a smooth reaction (for me) in comparison than the FreakOut.

I found that the FreakOut is best on house shots. It is one of those stand left throw right (for a righty ) and watch it come back to the pocket.

-EX-
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

Title: Re: Freak Out vs Slash?
Post by: DukeHarding on February 13, 2005, 09:40:12 PM

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Duke,

The Freakout is going to handle more oil than the Slash. I really liked the FreakOut. The Slash is more of a smooth reaction (for me) in comparison than the FreakOut.

I found that the FreakOut is best on house shots. It is one of those stand left throw right (for a righty ) and watch it come back to the pocket.

-EX-
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

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EXCALIBER,

Thanks for the info.
I'll give it a shot.
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Duke Harding

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I'd Rather be Lucky than Good.

Title: Re: Freak Out vs Slash?
Post by: tenpinspro on February 15, 2005, 12:41:25 AM

Hey Duke,

As Ex stated, the Freakout is stronger than the Slash but should be under the Unleashed.  It has good length with a strong backend as well.  Hope this helps some...
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff  
Vise Inserts Staff