Author Topic: Mini Review: Xception 5.0 (Read 3766 times)

C-G ProShop-Carl · « **on:** May 12, 2005, 10:50:42 PM »

I threw a few more games with it lastnight and feel comfortable posting a mini review. Just remember: my mini reviews are after usually 6-10 games, I wait until I hit 20-25 games to post a final review in the review section.

BALL: 5 inch pin from PAP, under the bridge MB 3.5 inches right of thumb 3 3/4 from PAP. I have a Rule GP2 with a similiar layout and wanted to see what the 5.0 would do with it. Ball was left in its OOB finish.

Lane Conditions: I have only used it on a THS so far. 36ft oil in the middle, it tapers all of the way to the gutter, buffed to 44ft.

Line: Deep inside line.

Reaction: Due to the name I am going to try to compare this ball to the Xception more than any other. The shot I used this ball on is my center's THS, and I could not keep the 5.0 off of the head pin. Last night I threw on a fresh shot and I had to stand 42 with my feet (I can rev it up, but I am never this far left), My target was between the 6 pin and 10 pin. This was with my usual release, I moved right and tried to fluff it but I still had to stand 28. The backend of the 5.0 is unmatched by any ball I have thrown. The 5.0 reads the mids far better than the Xception does and has more backend.

Impact: This is different than the Xception's, the 5.0 has the same strength when it reaches the pins, but it tends to keep them lower.

Readability: For me, this ball is not a ball to read the lanes with. The backend reaction is just far too strong.

COMMENTS: This was a much needed ball in the Track Line. I was a big fan of the FreakOut, to this point Track's only pearl particle w/ asymmetrical. The 5.0 is a ball for all releases and styles of game. Just drill it accordingly...crankers that love to toss the left gutter cap are gonna love it. The OOB finish is 1000 compound, if you want a little more backend and length apply a coat of Magic Shine, if you want a little less then just take the gloss off of the ball.

ITS CURRENT PLACEMENT: For those of you curious where it fits in with the rest of the equipment this is what I see. Not quite the oiler that the GP2 is, it will cover the med/heavy conditions very well, similiar to the Arsenal Aggressive but the 5.0 does it in a different manner with more energy in the backend.

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Youngstown Ohio

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Edited on 5/13/2005 6:47 AM

Brickguy221 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2005, 02:55:24 PM »

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If this ball had been released when you were having your "issues" with your Impluse, this would have been the ball of choice.

With the advice and help of which I am overly greatful for from both stanski and Tony C, the Impulse Zone is now fixed. However, it has turned out to be only a control ball, doesn't handle carry down well but it now has some "smack" on the backend in place of it's previously "marshmallow" hit, but no where close to the powerful "pop" my GP2 and Triple X has. It is condition specific for me and not versatile as the GP2 and Triple X, so just like an employee on a job, "it can be replaced."...lol That is why I am interested in the Xception 5.0, hoping it would work between my Triple X (highly polished for lighter oils) and my GP2.

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C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2005, 12:30:40 AM »

Brickguy,

It will fit between those 2. its breakpoint is going to be stronger than the GP2s, but on oil the GP2 will still work better.

DK11,

I am not sure about that. The Icon 2 is nowhere near as strong as the 5.0.

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

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

KMAN300 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2005, 07:54:43 PM »

I must agree this ball is very very strong! I drilled my 5.0 Rh. pin over middle with the Mb. 1 1/2" rt of thumb, 1/2 side wt, 3/4 oz finger wt. Even with this somewhat lenghty lower flare drill it picks up a strong midlane roll and big backend reaction! Compared to my absolute it has a little less lenght and a harder turn on the backend. So far it looks to be a great med- to
med-heavy ball not for light pattern for sure, and I'm yet to try it on heavy.

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C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2005, 10:26:13 PM »

I wanted to add something about this ball.

I bowled in a local tournament tonight, I shot 688 with the 5.0. I am not usually big on mentioning scores, because the bowler has to aid in accomplishing scores.

So you say "688, that is not very big!!". On this shot it is. They are using the mop because the machine is broken. With pretty good bowlers struggling to hit 500-550, the 5.0 made the shot seem easy! Others had OB at about 8 board (unless their ball speed was 12mph), I had area to miss outside throwing 17mph and it roared back with authority. Ofcourse I had to hit my mark or be very close, but this ball gave me an awesome look on a condition that was up there with some of the sport patterns I have bowled on. 688 on a sport shot is pretty good.

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

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

Edited on 5/24/2005 10:19 PM

clintdaley · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2005, 05:56:23 AM »

Good shooting Ex!

Which house?

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

C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2005, 06:02:17 AM »

clint,

bowl a drome

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Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

clintdaley · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2005, 07:55:27 AM »

WOW!

688 is a TON there!

Thats about 750-800 anywhere else.

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

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