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Title: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: Metal_rules on February 10, 2004, 04:38:31 AM
i have had my unleashed for about 2 weeks aprox. 15 games. i keep it the same way i got it out of box, some cleaner ( rev-it). i have not been to happy with the reaction, the ball is a 16# 0oz top weight 2 3/4 pin 2 inches. it does not seem to react at the back end like i want it too. should i shine it or scuff it? or just keep throwing it?
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: ozsweet on February 10, 2004, 07:48:51 PM
it would help to know how it's drilled and how you pitch it. It's designed to go long so the issue is whether it's the correct ball for the conditions you are playing on
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on February 10, 2004, 11:36:39 PM
I would be interested to know the layout the ball has on it, and the reaction you told the driller you would like to get.

My suggestion without knowing would be to sand the ball down to 400 grit wet sand, then polish it up to about 1000-1200 grit.
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: tenpinspro on February 11, 2004, 04:33:06 AM
Hey 10,

Pls supply us with some more detail and we'll be glad to try and be of help.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: Mr Track on February 11, 2004, 08:33:49 AM
Carl, Rick......Remember when I was having my problems with the Unleashed and you guys helped me find a solution? I found a better reaction in the oil when i changed from using sandpaper to scotch brite pads....it doesnt cloge the pours and it can actually grab like i want it to.

I have now changed my views on using sandpaper on particle balls, but this was the first particle ball i've used scotch brite pads on, so who knows....

just some FYI
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on February 11, 2004, 10:46:52 AM
Mr Track......I guess I should have specified 400 grit wet sand with a burgandy scotch brite pad.

I am slacking**L**
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: Mr Track on February 11, 2004, 11:24:02 AM
no worries...

Im new to scotch brite pads, cause i never really likes them before...so im still trying to find out what pad equals what wet sand grit
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on February 11, 2004, 11:46:12 AM
this is the basics.....

white=1500
light grey=800
green(found in any grociery store=600 grit
burgandy=400

hope this helps
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: Metal_rules on February 12, 2004, 03:57:39 PM
im sorry i dont have more info on my ball specs, the only info i have is my hand size. i will have to take my ball back to my pro shop to get the specs wrote down then i will post another mess. but i do thank all for your input.
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: Metal_rules on February 12, 2004, 04:01:43 PM
quote:
it would help to know how it's drilled and how you pitch it. It's designed to go long so the issue is whether it's the correct ball for the conditions you are playing on
- i will need to take my ball back to get all of the specs wrote down, i will get back to you in about a week or so.
Title: Re: phenom unleased - dull or shine?
Post by: Metal_rules on February 12, 2004, 04:03:13 PM
quote:
Hey 10,

Pls supply us with some more detail and we'll be glad to try and be of help.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff
- i need to take my ball back to the shop to get all of the specs wrote down, all i have is may hand size specs. i will post as soon as i can get the info. thanks for your input.