Hey people...

I`ve been contemplating on getting a reactive ball that could open up the backends like no other....just something to have fun with.
I was looking at the Roto Grip silver streak pearl(i know i know..), but i`ve decided to just keep within Track.  I`ve had both the Thrash and the Revmaster.  The Thrash was a beautiful particle ball that reacts like a reactive, but I had to let it go because it didnt come off my hand properly.  And I let go of the Revmaster because the drilling on the ball was not giving me the reaction I liked after changing my style of play.

So, I was just wondering if anyone had drilled a Revmaster with a 5x4 or 5x3.5 drilling(pin above fingers, cg swung out).  I had my previous Revmaster drilled 4x3, pin beside ring finger.  I would like to know the reaction that comes off for tweeners with this drilling.  Im very discouraged from the reaction that I got from my previous one, but I am open to forgive this ball and put it in my arsenal once more

Im in a juggle between drilling up another Thrash, or another Revmaster...any suggestions will be considered.

Thanks
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Edited on 3/1/2004 5:26 PM

Edited on 3/10/2004 9:16 PM

I think between the two, the Revmaster will open up the backends more for a tweener because of the resin cover, lower RG and higher flare.  Your idea of 5x3.5 above the fingers is excellent because a) the pin above the fingers and the medium length pin to PAP increases length b) the 10:30/45* layout will give you a strong reaction downlane and c) the high flaring core will allow it to flare further down the lane which is needed to open up the backend.  Have you considered the CrunchTime?  Since it has a higher RG and pearl, it definately will turn the corner.  I've had a lot more success with the CT but I also have a high rev rate.

Edited on 3/2/2004 9:39 AM

Aahhh, that makes sense.  Wasn't sure if you had or had tried a CrunchTime.  Just curious, what didn't you like about the 4x3 drilling you had on the Revmaster?  Also, you stated you wanted "a reactive ball that could open up the backends like no other" and you "currently use [your]Crunch Time for length + and explosive backend".  What difference are you looking for in the Revmaster vs what you get now out of the Crunch Time?  Just a little earlier reaction on heavier and/or longer patterns but still strong downlane?

This is how my Revmaster is drilled and I love it.  I usually use it on sport conditions that have long oil.  The pin is above the fingers and the cg is kicked out to the right.  I had to keep tapping a bigger and bigger hole in the side to help tame the reaction down.  Now I have it right where I need it and it's great!  Give it a try and thanks for sticking with Track!!!  Why throw anything else?
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Rick's up already?  lol
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Anthony,
With the 4x3, I was experiencing the burn out on deeper lines, but wouldn't a 5x3.5 drilling keep the ball rolling and make a hard turn back with the amount of hand/speed I have?!  Is a "weaker" drilling what would really suit my game? I would think that it would be great for crankers or high rev rate players, but me being a med-high rev rate player, wouldn't it just skid further than needed?

Rick, I do believe a 5x3.5 drilling would compensate for your 4x3 because I am a touch faster in ball speed than you are...I think...but when I had mine drilled at 4x3, I experienced the same early reaction when I was a stroker.  But would this really be my down and in ball that im looking for?

Ernie, Thanks for the input! I would like to thank YOU for sticking with Track
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For the most part, the heads go last(after the move left) in most of the houses I play in, so a weaker pin wouldnt relly be an issue.
I will make my final decision before calling in a Revmaster to play with.

Thanks Anthony!

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Ex..

When I had my Thrash drilled 4.5x3.5(pin 1.5" above and to the right of the ring), it turned WAY too hard in the dry.  I remember in one house I used it in, I was standing on the 45th board(over the left gutter) and tossing it out to 12.  By the 3rd game, the ball wanted to hit the 7 pin.  I was thinking that the big turn was because of the particle cover.  So that's why I am gearing towards a reactive ball.

I agree with your statement on the Thrash and the Crunch being underappreciated, I would personally like to add the revmaster in that list as well(it worked well for me as a less agressive stroker).

I was thinking of using the revmaster through the summer as well...

Thanks for your input Ex....
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!