I drilled two balls last night.

Track Rule
  (Pin X MB) 4-1/2 X 5-1/2 from PAP. Pin 1-5/8 above midline.
  Weight hole inside VAL, 2-1/2 inches down PAP.
  Sanded down to 320 then polished to 600.

Brunswick Ultimate Inferno
  (Pin X CG) 4 X 4 from PAP. Pin 2-3/8 above midline.
  Weight hole on VAL, 2-1/2 inches down PAP.
  Sanded down to 320 then polished to 600.

Lane condition: Medium-heavy amount of oil, 38feet, touch flatter than typical THS.
Personal facts:
Righty tweener,
340-350rpm, medium speed.
Axis rotation: 55-60 degrees.
PAP 5-3/4 over 1/2 up

After I drilled two of these monsters, I had one pair stripped and oiled. Since the temperature and humidity was very high in the center last night, I knew that I had a limited time to see the actual reactions on fresh before fast transition.

I found my line with my original inferno with couple of shots (4X5, box). In this pattern, since outside part of the lane is too flippy for me, I prefer to play between 3rd and 4th arrow with the break point on 12-14 boards. I found out that backends was lazier than it used to be.

Ultimate Inferno was, naturally, reading earlier and 5 to 7 boards stronger than original. Reaction was hard arc but it was easy to see that there was not enough oil for it. It was not rolling out but definitely loosing energy. I had to move to between 4th and 5th arrow to find some oil.
Then I grab my Rule. God! It was much earlier than Ultimate, almost rolling out. The reaction was close to hook-set. I tried different releases but nothing worked to make it retain more energy. Is this cover-core combo that strong?
I tried my Unleashed to see the difference (similar drilling, grey scotch brite). Rolled out at 25 feet.

I planned to use Ultimate and Rule on heavier lanes complimenting each other with different look. Seems like it is right decision so far.

Although I have a tiny doubt if I laid the Rule out incorrectly to my style, I will try it on heavier condition to check the reaction. I will report back.

Regards,
Burak

Edited on 11/25/2004 4:39 AM

Edited on 11/25/2004 4:43 AM

Rick, that posts convinced me to try the Rule
I was planning to replace my Trauma Response with Animal. But My Unleashed is more than enough on flood for me and I decided to try Rule instead.
It was too early for me perhaps, but I can understand people reporting Rule is stonger than Unleashed. That's why I polished the Rule lightly.
I prefer strong reactives over particles mostly.

Regards,
Burak