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killpins

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Heavy oil long 715T or 916
« on: December 23, 2011, 03:14:17 AM »
Hi

what is the best choice for long  pattern?

715Tor 916AT

thanks in advance for any info.



 

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Re: Heavy oil long 715T or 916
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2011, 08:39:22 AM »
I would say the 715T, it's very similar to my 505T that I use for long, heavy oil patterns but that ball (715T) has a touch more backend movement. I had the 916AT and didn't get a very good reaction using it on that type of oil pattern even when I dulled it to 1000 abralon. It works much better on like a 38ft pattern because that ball was made to have a semi-angular backend. 


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Re: Heavy oil long 715T or 916
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2011, 10:36:08 AM »
My double thumb 715T is my oil ball. My THS is Kegel High Street which is 44', but lowish medium volume. I sold my AT since it had to be polished for this pattern to attain any backend. My 718A is a much better choice for this pattern with the 6A in reserve for slightly drier nights. The 7T doesn't get any use except when the machine is on the fritz.


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Re: Heavy oil long 715T or 916
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2011, 04:29:11 PM »
Yeah, the 916AT is probably my favorite ball in my bag, but for the super heavy stuff you should go with the 715T. I use my 916AT for short and mid heavy oil...as well as light long patterns, but for the long soup the 715T is the right tread for the surface.