A couple of weeks ago I bought a Solution Power Plus EX off eBay for $26 plus shipping, NIB, not a blem. I bought it because I wanted something cheap to try a 5x5 drill pattern on.
When I got the ball, it had a 2.5-inch pin, and with my PAP it meant a 5x5 wasn't going to be a great drill for the ball. So I ended up at like 4x3.5. I bought it specifically to try a very angular skid/snap drill.
Today I got the first chance to test this ball. I don't have enough info yet to do a full review but I wanted to tell you guys about this before while those eBay auctions are still going on.
The ball goes sideways, for one thing. Far more angular than my Arsenal Angular, big booming backend that rivals my Machine and a couple of Roto Grip balls I have, a Winning Streak and a Silver Streak SE. I also bought this ball in 14 pounds (I have a mixture of 14- and 15-pound stuff that I use depending on how my wrist feels), and the carry is as good or better than my heavier stuff.
But as sideways as this ball gets, it was also very controllable and forgiving.
If you have a choice between spending $30 or less on this ball or plunking down a couple hundred for the newest thing out there, save yourself some money and just get the PPEX.
Jess
