1) According to most ball experts and industry magazines, the cover of a ball accounts for between 70-80 percent of ball reaction.
I completly disagree. I have seen two different cored balls that have the reactor coverstock drilled exactly the same way, and react completly different. I would say closer to 50-60 percent.
2) A low differential can actually mean more (visual) "hook" on the right condition, since the ball will not flare as much, store more energy, and then make a more pronounced move at the back.
Yes, this is typically why I like pin up drillings.
3) Low differential balls allow you to drill the ball stronger, and not have to worry about "over-flaring." What do you think you are doing when you put the pin 5-6 inches away from your PAP on the newer, big-company hook monster balls? Using less of the core's strength - i.e. relying on the cover.
True
4) Unless the pattern is terribly long, or there is a lot of carrydown, you often don't need a huge amount of flare to get the ball to turn over.
Thats exactly what I'm talking about. I don't see a low flaring ball working for true heavy oil, I don't care how strong the cover.
5) I don't think the point of the new pearl Ogres is handle a ton of oil.
I understand that, was looking at the solid one.
6) Lower differential cores can allow you to have more control, and possibly play a more direct line to the pocket. A direct line to the pocket often can score better due to both the "covering of less boards" and the increased entry angle from the outside.
Agree.
7) Unless you have incredibly high ball speed, or like zero revs, the Ogres WILL hook for you.
I'm sure they will, similarly to the RS line of ebonites, big blue pearl, etc.
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