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MarvinsSkeleton

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My Gladiator..... is here!
« on: March 11, 2008, 01:07:06 AM »
Anyone else get their order placed for the new ball?  Betsy sent my tracking number yesterday and the delivery date is supposed to be tomorrow.

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UPDATE:

The balls arrived just a few minutes ago.  Here's a few quick pics of the Gladiator I took with the phone.

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Edited on 3/12/2008 2:32 PM
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2008, 12:27:00 PM »
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Now i think they should both be at 2000 for a fair comparison of the two...600 is a lot of surface! Anyone have thoughts on that?
 


I'd agree both at 2000 abralon for a fair comparison sake.  Even though the Cell is more diff. I plan to compare both.
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2008, 01:13:33 PM »
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My Ogre Solid on an even pattern at times could/would develop some hang...not enough to bring it back....misses right with it on even/flatter conditions would leave ugly washouts, etc.  



Exactly...  Same here..

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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2008, 01:21:23 PM »
hey, scotts33, bring your Gladiator-if you've received it-to LRL on Sunday for the 2:00 shift.  I'll be there trying to squeak in one more winning entry with a couple of other Watertownians.
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #19 on: March 11, 2008, 03:18:55 PM »
The Gladiator is a very smooth rolling ball that has good continuation.  The Gladiator has less hook than my Frankie May and solid Centaur  I drilled this one with a 4.5 x 4 and used it in league and in a city tournament in the box condition.  I took it to 4000 abralon and got some extra length that I needed. I am going to drill my other one with a Rico drilling.  I will be taking my Gladiator to USBC in April.

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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #20 on: March 11, 2008, 03:21:11 PM »
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The Gladiator is a very smooth rolling ball that has good continuation.  The Gladiator has less hook than my Frankie May and solid Centaur  I drilled this one with a 4.5 x 4 and used it in league and in a city tournament in the box condition.  I took it to 4000 abralon and got some extra length that I needed. I am going to drill my other one with a Rico drilling.  I will be taking my Gladiator to USBC in April.

Clark


Thanks for the info!  I'm leaning towards a 4.5 x 4 drill.
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2008, 07:01:33 AM »
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In my video for the Gladiator, i plan to compare the Ogre Solid to the Gladiator...same layout 4 or 4.5 x 3

Now i think they should both be at 2000 for a fair comparison of the two...600 is a lot of surface!  Anyone have thoughts on that?
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That would be perfect since my Ogre is at 2000 abralon.
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2008, 08:45:11 AM »
Just tracked it and the package is out for delivery.  Getting pretty excited.  I am going to try to get it drilled up tomorrow or Friday along with the Immortal Solid, Green/Blue Centaur and a couple others that have been sitting NIB in the closet.
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« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2008, 10:48:59 AM »
I havent tracked it but i should get it today, I will drill it tonight and try it out thursday night. I too am getting alittle excited
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« Reply #24 on: March 12, 2008, 11:09:21 AM »
Still waiting on mine to be shipped
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2008, 02:32:52 PM »
The balls arrived just a few minutes ago.  Here's a few quick pics of the Gladiator I took with the phone.

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It's definitely much darker than I thought it would be... but I like it!
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« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2008, 02:36:03 PM »
Nice pics it is darker then i thought it would be also, The flyer looks more like "The One". But i like darker colors anyways so i know i will like mine
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« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2008, 02:37:28 PM »
Nice looking ball.  I will be placing my order on Friday (payday).  Hope to have it by next Wednesday.  Let us know how it rolls.
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« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2008, 03:03:12 PM »
Got mine today.  Perfect specs.  Thanks Jason!!!

Color is slightly darker than The One and slightly lighter than The Cell.  Kind of in between.  Very close to The Cell.  Nice color.

I am almost tempted to lay it out exactly like my Cell and see how it compares as it would be a true comparison....layout and surface wise.
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2008, 03:12:05 PM »
ball is better looking in person than in their flyer,pretty much neutral colors,I want some vids!!!!!!
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Re: My Gladiator..... is here!
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2008, 03:17:57 PM »
i am interested in the cell comparison.  

i need a life. I  keep on checking back here to see any drilled theirs yet.
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