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ambi1

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Requiem vs aftermath
« on: August 08, 2011, 08:01:14 PM »
Which one would you recommend for heavier oil patterns?
Which one has a better read at the breakpoint?
 
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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 04:15:05 AM »
I would honestly recommend both for heavy oil patterns, but the requiem is stronger than the aftermath so I would recommend it for heavier oil. 

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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 04:41:46 AM »
Really?  Looking at the specs I would have thought the aftermath to be stronger, but was leaning towards the requiem due to it being  symetrical.  It's for a stroker friend of mine. slightly below ave revs, about 50 degrees rotation, tilt i would guess to be around 25*
 
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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2011, 05:01:38 AM »
The Requiem was their OILER, for quite a while. Consider its very low RG core (2.48") and low grit surface (P1000 grit). From their web site: "Oil Condition:                   Heavy and Longer Oil".
The Aftermath has the more modern asymmetric core which allows a lot more drilling options but the higher RG core (2.52") and a lot finer surface (P4000 grit).
 
While you could take the Aftermath down to P1000 grit, I think its original intent was more flexibility for medium to medium-heavy oils with a lot more backend. In their own words, "Oil Condition:                   Medium Oil Long Patterns to Heavy Oil".
 


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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2011, 07:47:44 AM »
Requiem is better for oil between the two. It has  a smoother read and is easier to control on tighter/heavier oil patterns. The AfterMath as mentioned above is more of a Versatile ball it is more angular off the spot handles more types oil patterns than the Requiem, however on truly heavy oil the AfterMath wants to be a little to angular which can lead to some pretty interesting designs down by the pins.


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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2011, 08:03:14 AM »
If you are interested, I have a NIB 15 lb Requiem just waiting for the right person!.

Let me know with a pm.

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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2011, 02:45:36 PM »
mainzer hit it on the head.  I had both and they had the reactions that mainzer talks about.  The Requiem was a true heavy oil ball, handled a butt load of oil and had a nice consistent, controllable roll to it.


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Re: Requiem vs aftermath
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 11:06:46 AM »
@charlest:  Felt the same also re the lower rg
 
Thanks to all who responded.  Requiem has been drilled.  My friend will roll it on sat.   After which we can determine the x hole placement.
 
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