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Equipment Boards => 900 Global => Topic started by: earlyrolling on November 02, 2017, 07:14:38 PM

Title: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: earlyrolling on November 02, 2017, 07:14:38 PM

Has anyone thrown both the X and the Solid Boost (same/similar layouts) and can give some feedback on how they compare?

Which is smoother (not weaker)?
Which would be a better overall ball on a higher friction house pattern?

Thx.

Rev Rate: 425
Speed: 15-16mph downlane

Title: Re: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: iamone78 on November 03, 2017, 01:22:22 AM

X will have a smoother overall reaction having a medium strength cover with a weaker core. The Boost Solid will have more length and significantly more motion downlane. You could make a case for either ball. I would tend to go with the X being smoother overall.

Title: Re: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: earlyrolling on November 03, 2017, 05:10:17 AM

Appreciate the input. Thank you.

Title: Re: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: Impending Doom on November 03, 2017, 08:45:09 AM

+1, Hans is spot on. My X is butter smooth. Almost like a strong urethane motion.

Title: Re: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: Jesse James on November 10, 2017, 03:50:45 PM

I don't have either ball, but I recently threw the X2 and is smooth, controllable and very predictable.

I have thrown a Columbia piece in the past with that Boost core engine  and it was a high-revving ball on the backend, which is considerably different than the motion you'd see from the X2!

Title: Re: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: earlyrolling on November 24, 2017, 04:29:36 PM

Thanks all for the feedback.  Was considering the Hustle Ink too but i think that one won't be as smooth as the X2 on the backend.

Title: Re: X vs. Solid Boost
Post by: iamone78 on November 24, 2017, 05:52:38 PM

Quote from: earlyrolling on November 24, 2017, 04:29:36 PM

Thanks all for the feedback.  Was considering the Hustle Ink too but i think that one won't be as smooth as the X2 on the backend.

X^2 is a solid choice. All of the equipment in the Tour Preferred Line are excellent balls for all bowlers.