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mattypizon

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Crux BJI Review
« on: November 24, 2014, 05:25:28 PM »
Does anyone know how BJI rated the Ccrux in terms of Hook, length, and breakpoint shape?

I was quite surprised at the BTM ratings as they had it much weaker than the videos I have watched appear.

Just wondering if it would be stronger than my Sinister????

 

Jesse James

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Re: Crux BJI Review
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2014, 12:43:28 PM »
I have yet to see a Crux thrown on medium to heavy oil. I've only seen them thrown on THS to date and, to me, the Crux and Sinister are comparable in hooking power and overall strength.

Not really sure why BTM gave it a weak rating.
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Crux BJI Review
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2014, 03:42:52 PM »
I see the Crux as a modern heavy oil ball. Not too long ago, heavy oil meant the ball dug in the second it hit the lane, providing traction/stability, but sacrificing backend movement/entry angle. The Crux isn't like that; the Crux pushes through the front fairly easily, and then the teeth are shown in the midlane and through to the back end. Once the Crux digs in, it's going to keep on hooking as long as it finds oil to keep it from flaming out. It's the difference between strength and hook. Most strong balls were all about digging in. The Crux is about hook and allowing you to maintain it. That's why you see it getting use on house shots; it doesn't burn up instantly. As such, if the Crux was rated as being somewhat weak, my thinking is that they based it upon the fact that the ball doesn't start up early like the traditional oilers do. Still, make no mistake; there is nothing weak about the Crux!

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Re: Crux BJI Review
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2014, 04:14:05 PM »
Some people need a ball that digs in early and actually responds more in the mid-lane. I'm one of them, and I suppose that's a function of my ball speed, rev rate and my actual release (oops, people in today's game talk in terms of axis tilt.). To me, based on what's being described, the Crux would be more of a medium to medium-oily ball for tournament conditions.
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Re: Crux BJI Review
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2014, 08:23:41 PM »
I agree with JJ in regards to the similarty between the CRUX and the Sinister. I got my son a Sinister a month ago and I just got a Crux for myself last week. We have the same span, but the balls were drilled slightly different.  It has been very difficult to keep it in the pocket and would hit high a lot. I tried my sons ball and it rolled the same and was having the same problem. I would have to play the left gutter and throw it right to get it to be pocket, way out my comfort zone. I know that there was not enough oil for either ball, but the roll for both was very similar.

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Re: Crux BJI Review
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2014, 06:46:39 AM »
Crux and Sinister are very similar overall.  I have a Sinister and have drilled several Crux's for people, and was bowling against a buddy throwing one last night.  Very similar reactions.  Some people have said though that their Crux is a few boards more than the Sinister.  There's nothing weak about either of these balls, but I will say that for as much as they hook, they really do get surprising length. 
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Re: Crux BJI Review
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2014, 03:50:36 PM »
Ok good. I have a Sinister I love already and a Guru as well that is PHENOMENAL!!!

So conclusion here is Crux and Sinister are very similar so no point in trying.

However Guru is much different than Sinister in that it's very strong but doesn't become uncontrollable off friction. It's a special ball. So I'll end up getting The Score pin down to complement my Guru and use the Sinister when I want to open up my angles.

Thx!!