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BeerLeague

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Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« on: January 26, 2018, 12:30:54 PM »
The core and specs sure look like its the same ball ....... anyone have some inside knowledge?
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2018, 12:59:02 PM »
I don't know about the Hustle Ink, but if it's anything like the Match Up Solid (MUS), I'd run away from it.
 
My MUS was mediocre at best. It kind of loped down the lane and was nothing special. Thankfully, the ball had a warranty defect and I took the Pearl version as a replacement. The Pearl is better, but still not a hit.
 
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2018, 03:30:01 PM »
I have the Ink and the Match Up Solid. They shape up a little different but are really close in strength. I have a rico layout on my Match Up Solid though. Not sure on the exact numbers on my Ink, but the pin is drilled out in the ring, I believe. My PAP is about 5 over and 1/4 up. I have a small weight hole near my PAP on the Ink.

I'm assuming the Match Solid would be close as well.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2018, 05:07:58 PM »
I have both. MUS is pin down, INK is pin in ring. Both are at 2000.

In short, INK is a much better ball.

MUS has too much lope and not enough shape to be effective most of the time. INK can still lope too much at times, but it has enough more shape to carry the corners.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2018, 05:23:56 PM »
Just based on what I've seen, the Ink seems to be a much better ball. The Match Up Solid looks like it lopes too much. Match Solid might be a hair earlier than both
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2018, 11:02:43 AM »
Hustle Ink is definitely one the five best balls you can get under $100.  Its too bad even a Hy-Road is on the low end of what I can use or would own one.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2018, 03:28:31 PM »
I believe the OP was asking about the Match not the Matchup.  The INK has a 2.53 RG and a diff. of .030 at 1500 polished..  The Match has a 2.55 RG and a diff. of .030 at 2000 Abralon  Both are solids, however the covers and cores are different.
The Matchup has a higher RG and diff. and the cover was changed to add more flare/hook.
I have the Match and am interested like the OP as to how the INK solid compares to the Match solid in actual  performance on a THS.
Perhaps Luke R. can chime in as I believe he has throw both.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2018, 07:43:21 AM »
Quote from: Bowlaholic on January 27, 2018, 03:28:31 PM
I believe the OP was asking about the Match not the Matchup.  The INK has a 2.53 RG and a diff. of .030 at 1500 polished..  The Match has a 2.55 RG and a diff. of .030 at 2000 Abralon  Both are solids, however the covers and cores are different.
The Matchup has a higher RG and diff. and the cover was changed to add more flare/hook.
I have the Match and am interested like the OP as to how the INK solid compares to the Match solid in actual  performance on a THS.
Perhaps Luke R. can chime in as I believe he has throw both.

Woops, I missed that.

I had a Match Solid as well, pin down. OOB, that ball was shockingly strong. Much stronger than the INK or MUS. I never tried polishing it, I liked it too much on 37-40 ft sport shots.

INK and MUS are both much more usable on THS to me.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2018, 10:01:35 AM »
Everyone a time our local center struggled with the match solid. 

Looked to be very similar to the devour, just a weak solid.

Hustle ink has some raving feedback, just get an ink!
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2018, 08:49:26 AM »
The original Match Solid was pretty good, ugly as hell, but I liked mine quite a bit.  Ink is not quite as strong, and is just better overall.  That's really not saying anything bad about the Match Solid, just a nod to how good the Ink is.  But no, nowhere near the same ball. 

Quote from: Bowlaholic on January 27, 2018, 03:28:31 PM
I believe the OP was asking about the Match not the Matchup.  The INK has a 2.53 RG and a diff. of .030 at 1500 polished..  The Match has a 2.55 RG and a diff. of .030 at 2000 Abralon  Both are solids, however the covers and cores are different.
The Matchup has a higher RG and diff. and the cover was changed to add more flare/hook.
I have the Match and am interested like the OP as to how the INK solid compares to the Match solid in actual  performance on a THS.
Perhaps Luke R. can chime in as I believe he has throw both.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2018, 09:06:53 AM »
Quote from: billdozer on January 28, 2018, 10:01:35 AM
Everyone at our local center struggled with the match solid. 

Looked to be very similar to the devour, just a weak solid.

Hustle ink has some raving feedback, just get an ink!
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2018, 09:54:50 AM »
Quote from: Steven on January 26, 2018, 12:59:02 PM
I don't know about the Hustle Ink, but if it's anything like the Match Up Solid (MUS), I'd run away from it.
 
My MUS was mediocre at best. It kind of loped down the lane and was nothing special. Thankfully, the ball had a warranty defect and I took the Pearl version as a replacement. The Pearl is better, but still not a hit.
 
Research carefully.....

Steven,

Just wondering if you tried adjusting the surface on the Match Up solid? Out of box, mine seemed very sensitive to the oil line. I hit it using light pressure with a 2000 abralon pad, and it made ALL the difference in the world for me. It still didn't read the lane as quick as the Match Solid, but had more continuation through the backend of the lane, and handled shots pulled into the oil much better, than at the factory surface.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2018, 09:56:59 AM »
I don't like the core adjustment to the Match Ups.  Match and Match Pearl were both great, then the Match Ups (aside from the Hybrid, it's actually really good) just kind of loped for days.  Match Up Pearl is one of the worst Storm/Roto balls I've ever thrown personally. 

Quote from: tommygn on January 29, 2018, 09:54:50 AM
Quote from: Steven on January 26, 2018, 12:59:02 PM
I don't know about the Hustle Ink, but if it's anything like the Match Up Solid (MUS), I'd run away from it.
 
My MUS was mediocre at best. It kind of loped down the lane and was nothing special. Thankfully, the ball had a warranty defect and I took the Pearl version as a replacement. The Pearl is better, but still not a hit.
 
Research carefully.....

Steven,

Just wondering if you tried adjusting the surface on the Match Up solid? Out of box, mine seemed very sensitive to the oil line. I hit it using light pressure with a 2000 abralon pad, and it made ALL the difference in the world for me. It still didn't read the lane as quick as the Match Solid, but had more continuation through the backend of the lane, and handled shots pulled into the oil much better, than at the factory surface.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2018, 12:10:53 AM »
Thank you Luke for your comparison comments on the Match solid vs. Hustle Ink solid.  Much appreciated.
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Re: Hustle Ink vs Match Solid
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2018, 12:42:51 AM »
Quote from: tommygn on January 29, 2018, 09:54:50 AM

Steven,

Just wondering if you tried adjusting the surface on the Match Up solid? Out of box, mine seemed very sensitive to the oil line. I hit it using light pressure with a 2000 abralon pad, and it made ALL the difference in the world for me. It still didn't read the lane as quick as the Match Solid, but had more continuation through the backend of the lane, and handled shots pulled into the oil much better, than at the factory surface.

 
I was about to make surface adjustments, starting with the 2000 pad as you did. But a curious thing happened. My IT slug suddenly wouldn't screw in. Took the ball to my PSO, and he noted the core had shifted, and that the ball was obviously still curing. Storm agreed to a warranty replacement, so I took a Pearl off the wall my PSO had in the shop. 
 
The solid would probably would have been better with the 2000 pad adjustment. The Pearl is marginally OK, but if I keep it I can't see using it beyond a practice ball. I'll adjust the cover soon just to see if it has possibilities.
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