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Equipment Boards => Track => Topic started by: gmdetective on March 19, 2005, 07:36:07 AM
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Hey guys, I have an Xception polished to 3500 grit, laidout in the following pics, can you tell by sight what kind of setup this is? and what the basic reaction will be? It does not finish very hard on the backend, and hates carrydown. Thanks for your time. Patrick Hunter jpg.http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODM0Nzk0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpghttp://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODM0NzkzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
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The first thing as to why the ball isn't finishing very well is because of the high polish at 3500-grit. At such a high grit along with the pearlized characteristic of the coverstock doesn't allow it to create enough friction to make a decent move on try. This means that it should be and probably is on carrydown.
The kind of setup you have is for the ball to go long (pin placement above the fingers) and rev really late (mass bias to the left of the thumb) - assuming you're a right hander. This drilling is generally used for control as balls drilled this way don't overact, and they provide a smooth controllable arc.
If you would like the ball to handle carrydown better, try scuffing/dulling it a bit with a scotchbrite pad. This should help it create more friction and it will allow it to be more aggressive on clean backends. If you would like a more aggressive move overall, you could have the ball re-drilled with the mass bias closer to your PAP on the right side of the thumb.
Hope this helps!
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-Dino
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That drilling will scoot the ball down the lane. Problem is, when there is any oil, that drill on that ball will go forever. Great when you hit the Sahara, bad on most other stuff unless you have a ton of hand. I would say mess with the surface, try something around 2000 grit and go from there.
Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
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TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF
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I agree with what clint said. That layout it for extreme length, and with a 3500 surface on the cover, it's bound to scoot a long way before reacting. I suggest knocking some of the shine of so that she will grap and roll a little.
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Rev-O
Track International Amateur Staff Member
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I have to third that. Just try taking a little of the polish off....as mentioned, maybe 2000 wet sand would do the trick.
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio
Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
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Thanks for everyones help.
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I have an Xception polished to 3500
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It does not finish very hard on the backend, and hates carrydown.
Hey gm,
1) The high gloss is not letting the ball create enough friction to get a reaction.
2) The mb placement left of thumb is for delayed roll and arc (not snap), so there's a possibility that even if you sand the ball down some to create friction, the layout is not designed for the ball to finish strong on the backend.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Inserts Staff