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2handedrook12

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Boost? Underrated?
« on: March 22, 2016, 08:31:03 PM »
How good is the Boost series? Plan on getting one soon. Not entirely sure which color yet but I know I'm drilling it to skid flip since I don't have anything in my bag for thr stsnd left throw right type of shots.
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2016, 12:25:03 PM »
Yes, Boost is highly underrated. Pearl is very clean with a pretty strong backend. Highly recommend a Boost Pearl for transition. Another option is the AMF Excite. Same ball as the retired 900 Global Hook. Comparatively, the Excite will have a little more midlane read than a Boost. Definitely won't be disappointed for what you are looking to do with a Boost. Other options for standing left throwing right and opening the lane up would be a Dream Big Pearl or Respect Pearl. If you can get your hands on one, a Dream will also fill that role as well.
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2016, 12:40:00 PM »
The Hy-Road Pearl isn't skid flip? Whew doggie mine was 51 feet, left turn!  8)
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 01:01:01 PM »
My Boost Pearl is super clean and then left turn. Not going to be a first ball out of the bag, but if you need a ball to scoot then flip later in a block, I like it.
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2handedrook12

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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 07:26:43 PM »
Quote from: tkkshop on March 23, 2016, 12:40:00 PM
The Hy-Road Pearl isn't skid flip? Whew doggie mine was 51 feet, left turn!  8)
Quote from: tkkshop on March 23, 2016, 12:40:00 PM
The Hy-Road Pearl isn't skid flip? Whew doggie mine was 51 feet, left turn!  8)
Hy-Road Pearl is approximately 50x4_1/2_60 with a weight hole  6 3/4 from the pin down the VAL. It is super smooth and it reads pretty early. Still requires friction to shape properly, but it doesn't kick by any means.
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2016, 07:37:53 PM »
The Green/Purple one is very aggressive for that price point. I've seen a couple guys in Vegas lighting up the gutter with it on some of our heavier house patterns.
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2016, 11:50:29 PM »
My son bowls with a blue one and the hook is too much for him.  That ball can go!
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2016, 04:45:19 PM »
Quote from: iamone78 on March 23, 2016, 12:25:03 PM
Yes, Boost is highly underrated. Pearl is very clean with a pretty strong backend. Highly recommend a Boost Pearl for transition. Another option is the AMF Excite. Same ball as the retired 900 Global Hook. Comparatively, the Excite will have a little more midlane read than a Boost. Definitely won't be disappointed for what you are looking to do with a Boost. Other options for standing left throwing right and opening the lane up would be a Dream Big Pearl or Respect Pearl. If you can get your hands on one, a Dream will also fill that role as well.

Completely agree.  This ball has been under rated since it came out
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2handedrook12

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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2016, 12:41:21 AM »
The plan is to get an Xcite and a Boost to put my favorite layouts on them and use for house shots. My college arsenal loaded enough but I could use some pieces for a scholarship tour next year. The Green and Black hook seemed to be around the strength of a Wipe Out which is one of my all time favorite balls.
« Last Edit: March 28, 2016, 10:37:33 PM by 2handedrook12 »
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2016, 10:36:20 PM »
Yeah, the Xcites are the bomb. Need one of those in my life.
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2handedrook12

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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2016, 10:39:00 PM »
Are they as strong as the Cyclones and Vibes? (Balls that are low in price but can hook more than expected)
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Re: Boost? Underrated?
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2016, 11:02:13 PM »
Quote from: 2handedrook12 on March 28, 2016, 10:39:00 PM
Are they as strong as the Cyclones and Vibes? (Balls that are low in price but can hook more than expected)

Very similar in my experience
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