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Equipment Boards => 900 Global => Topic started by: bowl868 on January 25, 2019, 09:17:23 AM
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I love my Honey Badger 70x6x35, waayyyyy more versatile than I thought. I'm planning on getting a White Hot and a Claw to fit around it.
Question: Has there been enough intel to answer this... If I drill a White Hot and Honey Badger the same with same cover prep, what is the difference and is it enough difference to have both?
Thanks!
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I honestly can't say that oob, having both won't overlap. Core shape being what it is, you may see a bit more of a rounded shape off of the spot. What does your HB do that you like so much?
Now I like the idea of the Claw in the lineup.
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This season has been a struggle on house shots for some reason. I bowl in a sport shot league in the Madison, WI area, but house shot tourneys have been frustrating. Not enough oil for my Fused (or it's a bad matchup) and my trusty Crux Pearl isn't so trusty. Get the HB from a friend thinking it will be a later in the block ball, and it's forced me to start with it.
I'm a high track (5 1/4 over 1/4 up) medium to lower revs stroker. I can feel I can play a little more direct on the fresh with the HB, still finishes strong in the oil, doesn't over react too much off the dry. Other balls move me in the oil 1 & 1 or 2 & 1 left and I leave a plethora of corners.
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With a 6 inch pin to pap, it's going to keep the ball in front of you pretty good. I don't know if I'd drill the White Hot the same way, as I think it would give you a very similar look. I'd go with a 5*65 layout (usually that's a pin down) to give you a different look in the middle of the lane.
If you're considering a Claw as well (and honestly, who wouldn't want one in the bag??), Let me know and I can make a suggestion for you there too.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
How is your Honey Badger laid out?
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In gather more White Hot information... here are a couple of things I've heard:
One staffer (lefty tweener) told me the White Hot is 4-5 boards stronger than his Honey Badger (not sure of drillings), mostly on the backend.
Another staffer (higher track, good revs) laid his out with a 3" pin to pap and it reminds him of the IQ Tour gold pearl. He didn't have a feel yet of how it compared to his longer pinned Honey Badgers.
And I watched a tweener lower track throw his and he said it's very long and very strong and still needed some oil upfront. He made the comparison to his SonIQ which was much rollier and weaker than the White Hot.
That's a variety.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
How is your Honey Badger laid out?
Forgot to take a pic last night, the PSO don't remember how he set it up. I know the pin is pretty high above the fingers. I'll try to remember to take a pic tonight.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
How is your Honey Badger laid out?
2 fingered, no thumb on my setup
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
How is your Honey Badger laid out?
2 fingered, no thumb on my setup
Plug and redrill it. The center of the bridge (which is basically your center of grip) should be weighted after drilling, but that pin is WAY too high. I'm betting that the pin is actually less than 10 degrees to your Val, and might be past your Val (pap coordinates would verify this), which would make the ball roll poorly. Bring that pin much closer to your fingers (don't worry, it will still get down the lane), and make the pin position stronger. Trust me.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
How is your Honey Badger laid out?
2 fingered, no thumb on my setup
Plug and redrill it. The center of the bridge (which is basically your center of grip) should be weighted after drilling, but that pin is WAY too high. I'm betting that the pin is actually less than 10 degrees to your Val, and might be past your Val (pap coordinates would verify this), which would make the ball roll poorly. Bring that pin much closer to your fingers (don't worry, it will still get down the lane), and make the pin position stronger. Trust me.
Usually for no thumb bowlers, this would probably be closer to normal pin up. I'm curious what other balls the OP has used the layout on.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
I have both and noticed the WHB to be weaker than the gold, but was thinking it was supposed to be stronger til I saw a video earlier stating it would be weaker. It is in fact a little too weak for my house and I am debating on putting a little surface on it. My PSO suggested 2000, but what might you suggest? It tends to skid and never really pick up, and I'm not seeing any flare either.
Hit it with the 2000 and gague reaction. As far as the flare, how is it drilled? The Lacrate core is less dynamic than the Graphnel core
I'll have to look when I get home, I know the pin is pretty high up, about middle of my bridge. I wanted length out of it to get through some of the dry but it keeps on skidding. I'm a 2 fingered one handed bowler. I think the tour logo or one of the others ends up facing back at me and never moves from that axis.
Well, changing the surface won't change the flare but it will change he how it reads the lane, so it will transition from skid to hook earlier, thus not making it look like it's going 60 feet.
I know, I just thought it was odd there was zero flare. Not sure on how much the ball would normally see though either. I had to order some pads, trying the CTD ones in 1/2/5k polish or whatever it was called to play with some surfaces on other balls too.
How is your Honey Badger laid out?
2 fingered, no thumb on my setup
Plug and redrill it. The center of the bridge (which is basically your center of grip) should be weighted after drilling, but that pin is WAY too high. I'm betting that the pin is actually less than 10 degrees to your Val, and might be past your Val (pap coordinates would verify this), which would make the ball roll poorly. Bring that pin much closer to your fingers (don't worry, it will still get down the lane), and make the pin position stronger. Trust me.
Usually for no thumb bowlers, this would probably be closer to normal pin up. I'm curious what other balls the OP has used the layout on.
If I measured this person's pap, I bet you dollars to donuts the Val angle is going to be out of spec.
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The other guy in the pro shop drilled my HB gold not as far up as that and it rolls better. I told them I wanted the ball to get down the lane a little further and have the big back end direction change and that is what the actual PSO came up with.
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The other guy in the pro shop drilled my HB gold not as far up as that and it rolls better. I told them I wanted the ball to get down the lane a little further and have the big back end direction change and that is what the actual PSO came up with.
Have then lay it out the same way. Surface is going to get it down the lane, not putting the pin further up.
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The other guy in the pro shop drilled my HB gold not as far up as that and it rolls better. I told them I wanted the ball to get down the lane a little further and have the big back end direction change and that is what the actual PSO came up with.
Have then lay it out the same way. Surface is going to get it down the lane, not putting the pin further up.
Right on, thank you
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So here's my situation. I'm looking for a ball that I can really open up the lane with on medium(ish) oil. One of the houses I bowl at has either really messed up the oil pattern this year or, more likely, the lane surface is finally starting to show it's age any anything more direct from 12 on out is playing terrible for everybody using their right hand. Those that are scoring are doing so from inside out, and I mean inside. Or the left side.
Anyways, I've pretty much narrowed down my choices to the Honey Badger or White Hot Badger. The Hy-Road X is nice but from what I've seen it's better with surface. I don't want surface. Not seeing much else out there with this profile. I used to have an Unhinged that filled this role nicely but the reaction mellowed out too much and it now sits nicely as a dry-lanes option for a teammate that plays pretty direct.
These two balls have the core numbers and shape I'm looking for while still sporting a coverstock that's strong enough to handle the oil it's going through. Simply put, which one is better going left to right? We don't see much 900 Global in the area so I don't have any first-person experience to go off of. My brain says the symmetric White Hot should be the better choice, but my eyes say the videos of the asymmetric Honey are closer to what I'm looking for.
Price isn't a big deal, especially if either of these balls does what I hope it will. It'll pay for itself in one week. Can anybody help me out?
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So here's my situation. I'm looking for a ball that I can really open up the lane with on medium(ish) oil. One of the houses I bowl at has either really messed up the oil pattern this year or, more likely, the lane surface is finally starting to show it's age any anything more direct from 12 on out is playing terrible for everybody using their right hand. Those that are scoring are doing so from inside out, and I mean inside. Or the left side.
Anyways, I've pretty much narrowed down my choices to the Honey Badger or White Hot Badger. The Hy-Road X is nice but from what I've seen it's better with surface. I don't want surface. Not seeing much else out there with this profile. I used to have an Unhinged that filled this role nicely but the reaction mellowed out too much and it now sits nicely as a dry-lanes option for a teammate that plays pretty direct.
These two balls have the core numbers and shape I'm looking for while still sporting a coverstock that's strong enough to handle the oil it's going through. Simply put, which one is better going left to right? We don't see much 900 Global in the area so I don't have any first-person experience to go off of. My brain says the symmetric White Hot should be the better choice, but my eyes say the videos of the asymmetric Honey are closer to what I'm looking for.
Price isn't a big deal, especially if either of these balls does what I hope it will. It'll pay for itself in one week. Can anybody help me out?
Same cover, so let's take that out of the equation. I like the motion of the White Hot, but love the motion of the Honey. Go Honey.
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Same cover, so let's take that out of the equation. I like the motion of the White Hot, but love the motion of the Honey. Go Honey.
That's kind of what I was thinking. Wasn't sure if the videos represented the "real" motion though.
One last thing - can we pretty much disregard the asymmetry of the Grapnel core? I know the general rule of thumb is asymmetric cores stand up more off the spot thus making symmetric more ideal for flip down the lane. Doesn't look like the Honey has that problem though. Just want to make sure this ball gets around the corner from deep as well as I think it does.
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Can't go wrong with a Honey Badger for skid flip on medium volume or less imo. High RG means it won't stand up early. Love mine and its the one must have 900 ball imo. Surprised haven't seen more as that is one of the balls I see most both in open bowling and league. Or maybe just more noticeable due to color. Even saw a guy throw a 299 with it about a month ago just practicing.
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Same cover, so let's take that out of the equation. I like the motion of the White Hot, but love the motion of the Honey. Go Honey.
That's kind of what I was thinking. Wasn't sure if the videos represented the "real" motion though.
One last thing - can we pretty much disregard the asymmetry of the Grapnel core? I know the general rule of thumb is asymmetric cores stand up more off the spot thus making symmetric more ideal for flip down the lane. Doesn't look like the Honey has that problem though. Just want to make sure this ball gets around the corner from deep as well as I think it does.
At .008, I disregard it as one, but it's a tall core that rolls really well, instead of the White Hot core which is more elliptical, so it's a bit smoother. Honey has no quit in it.
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IMO, the Honey Badger is one of the best balls Global makes!!
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I am getting a White Hot in the future, so I can't compare yet ... but the Honey has a unique roll to it (for me a stroker/tweener, high track). It's a consistent hard arc/flip and carries better than anything in my bag. It's the first ball out of my bag on anything medium right now.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
Doom with him being a high tracker player, aren't Pin down balls kinda a non starter b/c of thumb hole flaring usually? Being high track myself I have a hard enough time keeping it off the thumb on Pin ups.
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Pin down has been condition specific for me... but I like the 5x65 suggestion, I might go with a smaller val angle (25-30deg) to complement the sharper nature of the ball. The HB or Claw to start depending on oil volume, White Hot to move left with and get around the corner (as much as my release lets me lol). Seems logical. I was thinking a 4-4.5" pin for the Claw. What do you think? (and thanks.. I know you are 900 Global guy, but I really appreciate your knowledgable posts)
I like the stronger pin on the Claw. I've put a couple of people in a Claw 45*4.5*65 and they just kill with it. Strong, smooth, but not pukey downlane.
Also, thank you for the compliment. As a (OMG he's going to say it) staffer, it's my job, but it's also my pleasure. I love putting people in the best equipment in the business and that's not my contract talking.
Doom with him being a high tracker player, aren't Pin down balls kinda a non starter b/c of thumb hole flaring usually? Being high track myself I have a hard enough time keeping it off the thumb on Pin ups.
The stronger pin should keep it off the thumb and pull the track down , but as always, check with a knowledgeable PSO.
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IMO, the Honey Badger is one of the best balls Global makes!!
Extend that to the Claw, and those are among the two best balls Global makes. That ball is really special with Doom's layout (45*4.5*65)
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So here's my situation. I'm looking for a ball that I can really open up the lane with on medium(ish) oil. One of the houses I bowl at has either really messed up the oil pattern this year or, more likely, the lane surface is finally starting to show it's age any anything more direct from 12 on out is playing terrible for everybody using their right hand. Those that are scoring are doing so from inside out, and I mean inside. Or the left side.
Anyways, I've pretty much narrowed down my choices to the Honey Badger or White Hot Badger. The Hy-Road X is nice but from what I've seen it's better with surface. I don't want surface. Not seeing much else out there with this profile. I used to have an Unhinged that filled this role nicely but the reaction mellowed out too much and it now sits nicely as a dry-lanes option for a teammate that plays pretty direct.
These two balls have the core numbers and shape I'm looking for while still sporting a coverstock that's strong enough to handle the oil it's going through. Simply put, which one is better going left to right? We don't see much 900 Global in the area so I don't have any first-person experience to go off of. My brain says the symmetric White Hot should be the better choice, but my eyes say the videos of the asymmetric Honey are closer to what I'm looking for.
Price isn't a big deal, especially if either of these balls does what I hope it will. It'll pay for itself in one week. Can anybody help me out?
Coor - don’t forget the Hyroad Pearl. Ball is special.
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Coor - don’t forget the Hyroad Pearl. Ball is special.
I've thrown one before. Not enough angle for what I'm looking for. Even though that Hy-Road core rolls long it's still on the smoother side for reaction. It's a great ball for sure, but there's a very specific spot I'm filling in the bag and the Honey Badger looks to be it. As soon as it comes in off backorder at least. :-\
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Coor - don’t forget the Hyroad Pearl. Ball is special.
I've thrown one before. Not enough angle for what I'm looking for. Even though that Hy-Road core rolls long it's still on the smoother side for reaction. It's a great ball for sure, but there's a very specific spot I'm filling in the bag and the Honey Badger looks to be it. As soon as it comes in off backorder at least. :-\
Have you considered the space time continuum?
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Coor - don’t forget the Hyroad Pearl. Ball is special.
I've thrown one before. Not enough angle for what I'm looking for. Even though that Hy-Road core rolls long it's still on the smoother side for reaction. It's a great ball for sure, but there's a very specific spot I'm filling in the bag and the Honey Badger looks to be it. As soon as it comes in off backorder at least. :-\
Have you considered the space time continuum?
Too much ball, don't want a core that strong. Ideally I wouldn't want an asymmetrical at all for this spot it but seems like the Honey Badger bends the rules a bit in that regard.
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Go Honey Badger. Trust me.
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Go Honey Badger. Trust me.
Oh I am. Just have to wait until the supplier for the pro shop I go to gets one in. :(
Like I've said before, 900 Global is pretty scarce around here. We do have a new staffer in the area so maybe he will start pushing some balls.
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Go Honey Badger. Trust me.
Oh I am. Just have to wait until the supplier for the pro shop I go to gets one in. :(
Like I've said before, 900 Global is pretty scarce around here. We do have a new staffer in the area so maybe he will start pushing some balls.
Is the new staffer Doom and he's staying incognito?
Coor - don’t forget the Hyroad Pearl. Ball is special.
I've thrown one before. Not enough angle for what I'm looking for. Even though that Hy-Road core rolls long it's still on the smoother side for reaction. It's a great ball for sure, but there's a very specific spot I'm filling in the bag and the Honey Badger looks to be it. As soon as it comes in off backorder at least. :-\
Totally fair. It can be a bit rounded at the breakpoint. I think you would have seen the same thing with the White Hot, so the Honey makes sense. I have my Code Black as an option for that spot, but again that's a clean cover asym.
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Go Honey Badger. Trust me.
Oh I am. Just have to wait until the supplier for the pro shop I go to gets one in. :(
Like I've said before, 900 Global is pretty scarce around here. We do have a new staffer in the area so maybe he will start pushing some balls.
Is the new staffer Doom and he's staying incognito?
Coor - don’t forget the Hyroad Pearl. Ball is special.
I've thrown one before. Not enough angle for what I'm looking for. Even though that Hy-Road core rolls long it's still on the smoother side for reaction. It's a great ball for sure, but there's a very specific spot I'm filling in the bag and the Honey Badger looks to be it. As soon as it comes in off backorder at least. :-\
Totally fair. It can be a bit rounded at the breakpoint. I think you would have seen the same thing with the White Hot, so the Honey makes sense. I have my Code Black as an option for that spot, but again that's a clean cover asym.
There are more staffers than just me... :P
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Totally fair. It can be a bit rounded at the breakpoint. I think you would have seen the same thing with the White Hot, so the Honey makes sense. I have my Code Black as an option for that spot, but again that's a clean cover asym.
Yeah, that's what I've summed up from watching a lot of videos on the White Hot. Hate to do it that way but there isn't any other avenue for me to actually see it react. Being able to get that confirmed on here is awesome, props to Doom and the rest that responded to my post a week or so ago.
I was really wanting to dip my toe in the Global waters anyways. The Honey Badger seems like a natural entry point. :D
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doom, gun to your head, had to pick one, white hot or honey?
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doom, gun to your head, had to pick one, white hot or honey?
That's not fair. I've loved the HB core since it was in the Clutch back in 09.
HB.
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doom, gun to your head, had to pick one, white hot or honey?
That's not fair. I've loved the HB core since it was in the Clutch back in 09.
HB.
What’ll cover more boards? I’ve seen people write both. Oh and to throw a wrench in everything, my PSO decided to stock the badger. Although I’m afraid I won’t see much difference between that and the hyroad(even has the same colors) but I could be wrong
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doom, gun to your head, had to pick one, white hot or honey?
That's not fair. I've loved the HB core since it was in the Clutch back in 09.
HB.
What’ll cover more boards? I’ve seen people write both. Oh and to throw a wrench in everything, my PSO decided to stock the badger. Although I’m afraid I won’t see much difference between that and the hyroad(even has the same colors) but I could be wrong
I'm going to say the HB is going to cover more boards, all things the same. The WHB is going to be a bit less and more rounded
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doom, gun to your head, had to pick one, white hot or honey?
100% agree. I don't match up with the Honey Badger as much because it isn't as round coming off of it. White Hot I would be abls to throw a lot more.
That's not fair. I've loved the HB core since it was in the Clutch back in 09.
HB.
What’ll cover more boards? I’ve seen people write both. Oh and to throw a wrench in everything, my PSO decided to stock the badger. Although I’m afraid I won’t see much difference between that and the hyroad(even has the same colors) but I could be wrong
I'm going to say the HB is going to cover more boards, all things the same. The WHB is going to be a bit less and more rounded
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doom, gun to your head, had to pick one, white hot or honey?
That's not fair. I've loved the HB core since it was in the Clutch back in 09.
HB.
What’ll cover more boards? I’ve seen people write both. Oh and to throw a wrench in everything, my PSO decided to stock the badger. Although I’m afraid I won’t see much difference between that and the hyroad(even has the same colors) but I could be wrong
I'm going to say the HB is going to cover more boards, all things the same. The WHB is going to be a bit less and more rounded
maybe gold would be better for what i want then, i was just curious cuz ive seen both. i also seen the video of daria showing the white hot covering more boards than the badger and that confused me some as well. i always thought that same cover and core, a hybrid would cover more than a pearl but the pearl would turn harder on the back