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Gene J Kanak

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Arsenal question for you Visionary experts
« on: April 09, 2010, 12:04:36 AM »
Ladies and gentlemen,

I am happy to report that my quest to create a Visionary arsenal for next year's THS season is going well. I have a Centaur AMB Solid, Ogre Pearl (purple) and G3 Gryphon on the way. Based on the little bit I've seen/heard/read, here's how I see them shaping up:

Medium-heavy to heavy (not soup) - AMB Solid
Standard mediums w/clean backends - Ogre pearl
Skid/snap on fresh or drying heads with light carrydown: G3

Now, I also have been approached about possibly picking up a Granite Gargoyle, Violet Gargoyle, Green Gargoyle and Charcoal Ex. My question is which of these, if any, do I really need? Off the top of my head, I'm thinking the Greenie might be good for when they really start to dry out as I know it's good for length. The Violet intrigues me as a benchmark ball as I like having a mild solid option. I don't really think I need the Granite, but I've owned three of them, and they're just great balls, so the possibility of picking that up interests me as well. Lastly, I've never thrown a Charcoal Ex., and although I'd love to try one, I'm just not sure I'd truly need it with the AMB already in the bag.

So, wise ones, this is why I come to you. I would like to know whether or not you agree with my assessment of the three I already have coming as well as which of the other four might be wise for me to bag. Thanks in advance for your input!
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Re: Arsenal question for you Visionary experts
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2010, 04:24:27 PM »
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Ogre Pearl and G-3 for me don't react at all alike. For me as a one hander the OP arcs more than the G-3.  


I have to agree with what Scott posted about those two, even though I have not thrown either in quite awhile, that is what I remember about them.  I had the impression that the G-3 was the strongest Visionary pearl that I had used on my fresh THS.  The green Gargoyle was a great ball for drier or third shift conditions.


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