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Title: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: Dysturbed on January 02, 2006, 11:35:45 AM
First off Im a tweener with med revs.  I like to stand at like 25 and throw it out to 5 at breakpoint. So with that said Im thinking about buying the new Heat to compliment by Arsenal Reactive.  Right now I use the Storm Eraser Blaze to fill the void for medium-dry lanes but I have had it for like 4 years or so and it is starting to die so Im gonna replace it.  Ideally I would just buy another Blaze but I cant find one nowhere so I liked to get another track ball instead since I have had great success in the past with them.  So do you think it would be a good idea to get the heat?  If not the heat is there another ball in the Track lineup you would recommend?  Thanks
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on January 02, 2006, 07:47:04 PM
It really depends. Are you looking for a big step down from the AR or are you looking for something just a few boards below it? What surface finish do you currently have on the AR?

-Carl
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: Dysturbed on January 02, 2006, 07:52:08 PM
Right now my Reactive is out of box finish.  Im pretty much lookin for something with a similar reaction as it for medium-dry lanes.
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on January 02, 2006, 07:54:15 PM
So you are looking for something that offers a similiar overall reaction...just weaker than the AR?
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Edited on 1/2/2006 8:45 PM
Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: Dysturbed on January 02, 2006, 08:13:03 PM
quote:
So you are looking for something that offers a similiar overall reaction...just weaker than the AR?


Edited on 1/2/2006 8:45 PM


Yeah pretty much, Im not good at picking balls so Im probably way off.lol
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: BrooklynSlop on January 02, 2006, 08:43:46 PM
My Heat gives me a similar look to my Arsenal Reactive, but not exact... Granted, mine are drilled a bit different (see my profile for specs).

I LOVE these two balls as an arsenal compliment, but EX hit it on the money... How far apart do you want it to be from the AR? My heat is a few steps below my AR for sure... and my Heat is drilled STRONG.

I love both these balls, so feel confident in getting them both as long as they fit what you are looking for. Consider the Arsenal Angular for a smaller step below the AR. Good luck!!
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: Slopsurprise on January 02, 2006, 09:02:39 PM
I find the Freak-A-Zoid to be a good step between the AR and the Heat.
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: charlest on January 03, 2006, 06:10:53 AM
Dysturbed,

If you're looking to play way inside, the Solution Powerplus EX has a little more length and more backend than the Heat, when drilled the same. They cover similar amounts of oil, but the Soln PPEx is the better ball for a deep inside line. It's more like the Arsenal Reactive in that aspect. The Heat is an earlier, more even reacting ball. Both are pearl resins.
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: clintdaley on January 03, 2006, 07:33:13 AM
The Ex is a good choice for inside, it really bites and can carry the 10 when other balls stop and leave a flat 10. As for a step down from the Arsenal Reactive, the Angular is a step down, where as the Ex or Heat is probably 2 steps down in my book. The Angular will clear the heads much better than the Reactive, and have more turn at the break for you.

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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: Dysturbed on January 03, 2006, 11:29:40 AM
After talking to my driller and you guys I decided on the EX.  I thought about the angular but it was particle and I havent had much success with any of the new particle balls.  Hopefully I made the right choice.  Thanks for all the input I appreciate it.  I wish I could of went more indepth about the way I bowl so it would be easier on you guys but I never measured my revs before and I have no clue what my pap and other stuff like that is.  Thanks again.
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: BrooklynSlop on January 03, 2006, 09:32:24 PM
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I find the Freak-A-Zoid to be a good step between the AR and the Heat.



I ABSOLOUTELY agree with this... In fact, I think the Freak-A-Zoid is a better compliment to the AR than the Angular... FAZ is PERFECT between the AR and Heat.

I haven't thrown the PP-EX, but it makes sense as a good compliment. You should REALLY think about a FAZ, though... It has quickly become my favorite ball.
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Title: Re: Is the heat a good compliment to the AR?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on January 03, 2006, 11:38:31 PM
Dysturbed,

I agree with the Solution PP EX......however I felt it important to mention that the Arsenal Angular although it is particle does not react at all like a particle ball on the lanes. I have drilled quite a few, and have one.....and it is all reactive. The secret is the Peak Particles in the shell......they are something SWEET.

-Carl
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