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Wylie

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Ball Recomendation
« on: December 21, 2004, 12:47:02 AM »
I am looking to add a ball that has similar overall hook potential to my Lane 1 Cherry Bomb but not as skid/flippy. I am looking for a strong controlled arc on a med-heavy THS with new synthetic lanes. My center has recently been doing a lot of Track sales (we had a couple pro's from track do a seminar earlier this season). I have used Track equipment in the past and have been very happy with it. I have watched several people throw the Rule and the Freak-A-Zoid and have been pretty impressed with both. I have med. speed (16-18), med. revs and med. track. I would say I am a tweener but have recently been working on throwing with a more controlled approach (more controlled arm swing with a more down and in reaction). Hoping this will give me another dimension to my game so that I will not struggle as much when I go to tournaments. I have all Lane 1 and Storm equipment right now (not really due to pref, just worked out that way) I guess my question is, will the freak-a-zoid do well on the med/heavy condition, or should I go with the Rule. Or is there something else you think may fit even better?
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Re: Ball Recomendation
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2004, 09:05:09 AM »
I say go with the Rule....

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Re: Ball Recomendation
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2004, 09:43:57 AM »
Hey Kyle,

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I am looking to add a ball that has similar overall hook potential to my Lane 1 Cherry Bomb but not as skid/flippy


The balls that fit that category are the FAZ and the Xception IMHO.  The FAZ is maybe a touch under the CB in reaction but I know the Xception pretty much describes what you're looking for.  You can drill the Xception to be a little smoother but it also has that reaction for me naturally.  The Goo covers are strong yet predictable, neither are skid/flippy or I couldn't throw them at my slower ball speed and turn.  Since you are trying to expand your A-game as well, a little more ball strength will not hurt.  The Rule (also a great ball) is about 4-5 boards stronger than the Xception for me.  It depends on how much strength you want or need.  Hope this helps some...
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Re: Ball Recomendation
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2004, 09:57:49 AM »
With your specs, which are similar to mine, I have more success with particles than resin. Right now, I am killing them in my scratch league with an original Phenom. No surprises in the ball, does exactly what you do. Ball has a nice arc finish on dry backends. I also throw about 18 MPH and have a high track (about 1/4 of an inch from fingers and thumb). My 600 grit sanded Animal works in this nature as well, but overall is stronger everywhere than my Phenom. It starts earlier and has a more defined backend.

The new Rule GP2 is being touted as having a strong arc, but I have not received mine yet so I can not vouch for this, but it sounds AWESOME!

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Wylie

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Re: Ball Recomendation
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2004, 10:07:42 AM »
Thanks for the input.  IMO the Aniamal is going to be to much for what I am loooking for.  I guess the reality of it is that I want something a bit stronger than the CB, so the Rule is kinda soounding like what I am looking for.  I am giving real serious consideration to going to all Track equipment (except for my XXXL) My driller has been talking with the guys from Track for me, so hopefully I will get a little more info tonight.  The Xception does sound like a pretty good fit as well.  I was under the impression it was a bit more of a skid/flip though.  Guess I was mistaken.  Is the Rule GP2 something that has not been released yet?
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Wylie

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Re: Ball Recomendation
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2004, 10:08:59 AM »
Another quick question about the FAZ.  Would it be a good replacement for the X-Factor (original)?
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clintdaley

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Re: Ball Recomendation
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2004, 10:17:25 AM »
Rule GP2 is set to be released in mid January.
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