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D Scott Johnson

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Opinions on Bank
« on: December 03, 2010, 06:10:45 AM »
I purchased a Bank from a fellow ball reviewer, plugged the thumb, redrilled and I have been using this for a couple of weeks now.  All the propaganda says that this ball is one of 900 Globals biggest hookers, yet, I am not seeing it.  Don't get me wrong, when I can go straight up the ball is very good.  I just am not seeing as much hook (especially on the back end) as I thought I would.  

Ball is drilled with the pin 5" from PAP, under the bridge with the mass bias kicked about 1 1/2" right of the thumb.  I am medium speed with medium/low revs.

I have used the ball on a slightly heavier shot, slightly drier shot, and wet/dry and basically I can play straight up 8-9-10 on them all and score decent.  I cannot, repeat, cannot give the ball room right and expect any hit or carry out of it.

Again, this isn't really a complaint, just not what I thought I was getting.  And, so, I was wondering what the experience others who throw this ball was.  Thanks.  Scott

 

fishbowler

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Re: Opinions on Bank
« Reply #31 on: December 16, 2010, 07:55:59 PM »
pap is 4 3/4 over and 1/2 inch up.  

as a side note I had terrific luck in this house with a global 900 break point with pin under middle and mb out about 2 inches from thumb.  But the bank is way stronger than bp though bp was more angular.

as for bass fishing I am true zealot.  We are iced up here now but going ice fishing tomorrow for bass using minnows and jigs on some farm ponds, generally do real well catching lots up to 6 lbs.  Any questions on bass just give me a holler
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BWDavy

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Re: Opinions on Bank
« Reply #32 on: December 23, 2010, 08:59:14 PM »
I have drilled several Banks for customers and the only person to get it to roll out was a guy who throws it about 11mph with some hand.  Everyone else (without exception) had a strong, continuous move off the midlane with thunderous carry.  None of our centres have large volumes of oil but the ball continues to excel.

I really can't imagine why anyone would have issues with this ball not finishing and carrying, unless it is hitting too hard.  For me it finshes real hard on a THS but hits a bit too hard.  Lots of 8's and 9's,  but on tournament patterns it is GOLD!

It is very seldome that a ball comes along that creates a unique ball motion but this one does!  Maybe so many people are so accustomed to seeing balls lope 40 feet and then flip violently tht the motion of the Bank is disconcerting to them.  I know it accelerates evenly and smoothly but it retains energy phenomenally and isn't that what we are aiming for?  Energy Retention and not necessarily overall hook?
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Re: Opinions on Bank
« Reply #33 on: December 24, 2010, 03:40:03 AM »
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Stop buying second hand balls......buy brand new!!!! You wont be disappointed.



I had it redrilled, thank you very much!
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