The Rule and X-Ception are a great combo. The Rule handles the oil much better, although not as well as an Animal or GP2, and the X-Ception kicks in when the Rule starts to burn early and you start leaving those pesky 10s. The X-Ception has LOTS more backend than the Hexplosion in general. I have one of each, and generally, I see the X-Ception kick harder and would be a great addition for your arsenal.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

Oil is NOT its prime use. The 3 High Performance balls Track has come out with this year, the GP2 (HEAVY oil) Rule (medium to light heavy) and X-Ception (medium) are a great combo. The X-Ception shines in opening up the lane, and has lots of backend. However, both of mine will skate on the heavy stuff and if there is not clean backends, forget it. But that does have to do with me throwing as hard as I do and tracking as high as I do. I think in general it will do better in oil to due the power of the core and cover than the Hexplosion, there are better choices for heavy oil.

The answer depends on HOW much oil, and where it is.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

Edited on 1/25/2005 8:49 PM

GP2 is a VERY versatile ball. Read Ex or Ten's review, and I just got mine today, so I will be reviewing them in a week or 2, once I get them drilled. Rule is good, but will not handle the heaviest of oil like the GP2 will. Cover is easily tweaked as well.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

the GP2 is on sale and its $10 less then the rule

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/1470/Track+Rule+GP2+Bowling+Ball+%2D+Coming+Soon.htm
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Nick Anderley

if your throwing bad, throw bad with a different ball

Oic, i just bought a rule used for $50 with not very many games on it, loved it so much so i went out and bought a xception today brand new, and thats my life story with track so far.
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Nick Anderley

if your throwing bad, throw bad with a different ball

For what you are looking to replace (something for heavier oil that you can still use on mediums I would purchase a Phenom Unleashed. Gets good length but great readable finish. I have used mine on both and the carry is very good. I like my Rule and it is sanded to 500 for oil but if a bunch of carrydown get there it is still a reactive ball and they need dry areas to react. The X-ception is a skid/flip type ball and it also needs dry (man does this thing carry). The Animal is a great heavy oil ball also and is a lot more versitile than people make it out to be. With the right drilling that also would be a good choice. I do not have a GP2 yet but Rick, Ex, or Clint could help you there. But my first choice for what you are looking for would be an Unleashed. Remember that the newest ball might not always be the best.

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Edited on 1/25/2005 11:41 PM

I can pick up either the Rule or Unleashed on here at a good price...I'm just not sure which direction to take...help me decide guys!
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