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V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« on: February 18, 2011, 12:56:24 AM »

  Got my hands on a "supposed" low game 14lb V2 sanded that has had a bit of polish put on it. Guy I got it from is pretty reputable, and said that he got it several years ago (when they were out), but didn't like it much, so he put it in storage after about a month and forgot about it. 

Opened up the thumb and threw it a couple of times, but didn't seem to get much reaction, didn't seem to even read the lane as well as a couple of pearl balls I had with me.

 

 Is it possible for a ball to just "die" from not being used? Exactly how strong is the solid TRIMAX when compared to the GB10.7?

 

 It's going to need some plug work (Cracked bridge), do I also need to have the ball "REJUVENATED" as well, especially since it only has a few sets and hasn't been used in several years?


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Re: V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2011, 09:28:31 AM »
Who knows what can happen to them when they just sit? They can crack. Odd that it has a cracked bridge from just a few games. Could have happened while it was sitting. Depends on in what kind of environment it was it AND the care with which the driller drilled it.
 
If I were you, I'd sand it down to about P500 grit, bring it up to 2000 or so and then check the reaction. If it doesn't react properly or even within a reasonable set of parameters, I'd put it aside. Might not be worth plugging and redrilling and doing an extraction. Core might even be cracked, though I doubt it. (very curious about that cracked bridge ...)
 
The sanded Trimax V2 came about 1200 grit dull. In that range it should still handle medium oil, maybe a bit more. You have plenty of hand to use it on medium(+) oil. Gamebreaker coverstock is stronger, of course. Might not need to be as dull as the Trimax. (V2 was roughly equivalent to Danger Zone's PK 18, which, when sanded, can easily handle today's medium oil.)


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Re: V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2011, 09:38:32 AM »
In addition to what Charlest mentioned, bear in mind that the ball was not drilled based on your stats, but this other person.  One thing I notice with my stuff if it just sits awhile, is after I pick the ball back up after an extended "layoff", the cover seems to lose some of the tackiness (not sure why).  As soon as I take it into a shop and freshen up the surface, even a polished one, it seems to come back to life a little (not super significant, but a noticable difference).  Like he mentioned, take it to a shop and have them start at 500 abralon and go back up to 2000 with no polish and then give it a shot.  If you still dont see much of a difference, then layout and condition bowled on should become a factor.



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Re: V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2011, 09:47:56 AM »

 Thanks for the replies guys. I was toying with exactly what ya'll are speaking of, just thought I might see what others were thinking or might've had some success with.

 

 As for balls not having a "tacky" reaction, I find this very often with NIB polished Storm balls. Anytime in the past when I have purchased a NIB polished Storm ball, I either have to IMMEDIATELY have the surface worked on, or be willing to wait several games for the cover to "wake up".

 

 Maybe the old V2 is still "asleep", and a bit of work could "wake it up", so to speak.


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Re: V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2011, 11:28:39 AM »
Don't forget there are many of the newer cleaners around that put a good deal of tackiness on almost any coverstock, even urethane. Remedy, Knockout, Zapp-it, Lanemasters, etc.
(I wonder if some of the oil or resin or plasicizer doesn't migrate to the surface when a ball is just sitting subject to even minor changes in temperature and humidity.) 
 
Juggernaut wrote on 2/18/2011 10:47 AM As for balls not having a "tacky" reaction, I find this very often with NIB polished Storm balls. Anytime in the past when I have purchased a NIB polished Storm ball, I either have to IMMEDIATELY have the surface worked on, or be willing to wait several games for the cover to "wake up". 




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Edited by charlest on 2/18/2011 at 12:29 PM
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Re: V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2011, 02:52:04 PM »
the surfaces are really diffenrent. GB10.7 on the Breaker is one of the best covers in the modern game but is a update from the V2 cover. the V2 was made when balls really didnt hook a ton, hence why the Breaker was midrange and the V2 was high end I believe. The cores are the only thing in common.

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Re: V2 sanded VS Gamebreaker
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2011, 03:31:35 PM »
Please let me know if you want to sell it. Ill buy it!! I love the 3 that Ive got now!


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