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tuckinfenpin

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Uncaged v Gusto
« on: August 29, 2014, 08:52:17 PM »
I know the Gusto is asymmetric, and the Untamed is a symmetric piece. I am looking for something for medium-medium dry conditions that will go long and have a skid / flip reaction.

How similar are the covers and how do these compare on medium oil?

When I went to the pro shop today to get my grease monkey, I mentioned to the pro I was thinking about the Uncaged. He told me that the Radicals are slow movers in his shop and would give me a great deal on a Gusto if it don't move soon.

I love my V2 solid, original Yeti is ok for me. So this is a bit tempting.

 

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Re: Uncaged v Gusto
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2014, 06:52:35 AM »
I have a Gusto that is 85 x 4.5 x 35 and it works great on a med to med/dry house shot.  I wouldn't call it flippy but very strong off the spot. If the Uncaged has the Exile cover (or Radicals version) like I hope it does it should be stronger overall than the Gusto and probably not the best choice for a med/dry condition.

tuckinfenpin

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Re: Uncaged v Gusto
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2014, 09:39:41 AM »
I don't think my pro would lead me intentionally down the wrong path for a sale. I spend a decent amount there and give him referrals. I've even drove people to his shop to get new equipment.

For me the price difference would not be much between the two. So that is not a factor.

I still think I am leaning towards the uncaged. I believe the breakpoint and movement is more like I am wanting.

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Re: Uncaged v Gusto
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2014, 01:33:41 PM »
A lot of it will depend on rev rate, axis tilt and rotation also.  If you are low rev player either would probably work on a somewhat drier condition.  If you are a med to high rev player I have a feeling that the uncaged will be more aggressive than the Gusto.  The Untamed will have the second weakest cover of the Yeti series and if the Uncaged is similar to the Exile cover it will be the most aggressive.  Maybe Newguy will chime in and give some more inside info.........I am suspecting the Uncaged to have the strongest movement between any of the Yeti's or the Gusto.

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Re: Uncaged v Gusto
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2014, 04:57:37 PM »
I love the Gusto around the breakdown in the second game. You will want to use the Uncaged more for the first two games unless you want to get inside deep the third game. The Gusto will get down the lane longer for you.
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Re: Uncaged v Gusto
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2014, 01:02:59 PM »
The Uncaged is the biggest skid flip in the line. The Gusto is about as skid flip as you can get with an assymetrical core. So the Gusto rolls up sooner. We do not use the same formulas as the Brunswick or DV8 lines, so its not the exile cover, it our own formula base and some additives.
My opinion is the untamed is longer than the unleashed but not a long and sharp as the uncaged, the Gusto is not as strong as the Reax Version 2 pearl and is ideal on medium to dry lanes depending on the surface, ball speed and rev rate. The Uncaged is a backend monster and can be tweaked to go even longer and flip even harder.
Hope this helps.

Jamesfarm

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Re: Uncaged v Gusto
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2014, 06:09:30 AM »
At factory finish this ball went to long for me so I had to take off the polish and man did this ball come to life then. Went with a pin up motion hole. Every thing else I have is checking up too early, or can't make the corner to take out the 10, so this has made a huge improvement. Nice to know too if it gets drier I can still work the coverstock for more length.