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Title: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: Lillen on October 19, 2008, 08:53:41 PM
Fang LS Control?  I can get a Mean Machine for a very good price and I have no idea what type of coverstock it is on the ball..  So I need your help..  

Thanks
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: FastTracker33 on October 20, 2008, 06:31:42 AM
Fang LS Control coverstock, on the Mean Machine, was a Solid/Pearl blend. Hope this helps!
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: shelley on October 20, 2008, 06:54:08 AM
Fang is a particle coverstock, it was used on the Phenom and Phenom Unleashed.  I think it was on the Sheer Havoc as well.

SH
Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: tenpinspro on October 20, 2008, 02:02:40 PM
Hey Lillen,

Our Fang cover is particle but the Mean and Strike Machine(international piece) actually was a new formulation in a reactive form.  It was designed with larger resin/reactive pores which was intended to grab in thicker oils of today but would offer a stronger backend reaction compared to other particle covers at that time.  Hope this helps some...
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: Xcessive_Evil on October 20, 2008, 07:48:51 PM
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Hey Lillen,

Our Fang cover is particle but the Mean and Strike Machine(international piece) actually was a new formulation in a reactive form.  It was designed with larger resin/reactive pores which was intended to grab in thicker oils of today but would offer a stronger backend reaction compared to other particle covers at that time.  Hope this helps some...
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Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop
Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder
"El" Presidente of the Legion



I never knew that.  However, I do know that whenever Rick speaks, he's correct.
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: FastTracker33 on October 20, 2008, 07:58:56 PM
Sorry for my misinformation. It has been discussed a lot here on the boards that the Mean had a Solid/Pearl blend cover. Oh well. Sorry!
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: Lillen on October 20, 2008, 11:41:17 PM
Thanks for all the help guys...  
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: tenpinspro on October 21, 2008, 09:50:59 AM
quote:
Sorry for my misinformation. It has been discussed a lot here on the boards that the Mean had a Solid/Pearl blend cover. Oh well. Sorry!
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http://BeansProShop.com
Home of the Secret Sauce!


No need to apologize Brian, you are correct.  The Mean did have pearl in the cover.  I also questioned the use of pearl on a ball designed for heavier oil and was informed that there are many types of pearls that are utilized.  

This helped me understand more in depth of all the various materials (ie: resin, particle or pearls) used in covers and their varying strengths from strong to weak.
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I never knew that. However, I do know that whenever Rick speaks, he's correct.


X, there's a little woman in my house (with the same last name as mine) that would boldly argue with you regarding that comment...
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: Brickguy221 on October 21, 2008, 10:59:36 AM
Hey Rick....do your two posts mean you are back?????.......Please say YES!
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Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: ElectricLeftSlider on October 21, 2008, 11:51:54 AM
I guess after almost 3 yrs and almost 1,000 games on my Mean Machine, the balls is still on of the best balls I've ever own. Still plays awesome on flooded conditions (synthetic lane).
Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: Xcessive_Evil on October 21, 2008, 12:19:52 PM
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X, there's a little woman in my house (with the same last name as mine) that would boldly argue with you regarding that comment...
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Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop
Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder
"El" Presidente of the Legion



Heh, same thing for a little lady in my house.  

That would be sweet if you did come back.  It's not been the same.  As for my MM, I thought it was still one of my stronger balls.  After last week, that is not the case.  However, I did also see that when down and in is the way to go, the MM is awesome.
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Behold the bold soldier, control the globe slowly
Proceed to blows, swinging swords like Shinobi-Triumph, Wu Tang Clan

High game-300
High series-796

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Phoenix_RsX/Current%20Track%20arsenal/?albumview=grid

www.youtube.com/Track8401

Title: Re: What type of coverstock is..
Post by: tenpinspro on October 22, 2008, 03:39:42 AM
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Hey Rick....do your two posts mean you are back?????.......Please say YES!  


Not sure yet Unc but grandpa hours have freed up some since the kids have been back in school.  Nice to be appreciated though, thanks (this means you too X...haha).
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Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder
"El" Presidente of the Legion