Post by: hallofamer on November 10, 2006, 11:18:55 AM
Post by: hallofamer on November 12, 2006, 12:45:15 PM
Post by: TWOHAND834 on November 13, 2006, 06:09:03 AM
I have the FM and love it for fresher THS and on conditions that has carrydown. Mine is drilled 4 1/2 stacked with a small weight hole, pin slightly above and to the right of the ring finger and the cover is at 2000. I need quite a bit of oil to use this ball. As long as I have enough of that, this ball is awesome. Compared to the Blue Sparkle Gryphon, the FM is easily a full arrow stronger if not closer to 2. After looking at your profile, I think you will love this ball on fresher and longer patterns.
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Steven Vance
Former Pro Shop Operator
If anyone out there is worried about the scores being too high, try duckpin!!
Post by: I_Bowl4Money on November 13, 2006, 01:23:02 PM
I currently have two of these in my bag. This is by far one of Visionary's most versatile balls. Both of them are at box finish and drilled with a control layout.
The first ball is my benchmark ball. It is 3 3/8 controlled at 35 degrees. This ball allows me to get a really good read of the lane in terms of oil length and breakpoint. The ball generates a very controllable and predictable move whenever I throw it. Because of the surface and strength of the layout, I have to make sure I keep my eyes on the balls reaction throughout the entire lane. This ball does flare a good deal having the Gryphon II core wrapped around this aggressive coverstock. I normally use this ball and a G-3 stacked as it's compliment when I feel the ball is reading the mid-lane too quickly.
The second ball is a tournament ball. This was drilled for Nationals and sport shot conditions. It is 5 1/4 controlled at 65 degrees with the pin under my middle finger. The finish is box right now but I will probably take it to 1000 or 2000 wetsand. This layout is great when I have to get in deep and need the ball to push easy through the front and mids while maintaining a strong roll on the backend. This layout has been a life saver on deep shot conditions where stacked equipment is just too erratic. It also allows me to open up the lane a little on sport shots where the gutter is open and strong mid-lane layouts produce too much over/under.
If you're looking for a good benchmark ball, I would suggest laying out a Frankie with a Control Drilling anywhere from 3 3/8th's to 4 from your PAP.
Best of luck, hope some of the information helps. Check out my website for a list of layouts i've put on a few of my Visionary bowling balls.
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Stephen Hahn
Edited on 11/13/2006 2:17 PM
Post by: hallofamer on November 13, 2006, 03:37:58 PM