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Mega Friction
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Ball NPS Score: Not Available
- Coverstock: F81 Reactive (AMF uses a numeric rating system designed to differentiate our coverstock strengths. F10 least aggressive - F90 most aggressive. Note: Core dynamics must be taken into account with shell strength when selecting equipment.)
- Ball Color:Black/Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Finish: 1000 Abralon - No buff
- RG Average: 2.50 (Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.8 Very low-High Break Point
- RG Differential: 0.042 (Medium) on a scale of .000-.080 Low-High Flare
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: Introducing the New Mega Friction from AMF. This ball flat-out hooks nothing more needs to be said. This is the most aggressive AMF ball to date, having strong ball motion throughout the lane!

 

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Re: Mega Friction
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2009, 09:59:35 PM »
drilled 45 degrees sanded 180 ball does not quit. Nice smooth arc. Ball carries well. by far my strongest ball. this ball starts quick.I am going to take it to usbc.Cuts through oil when nothing else will. great ball.

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Re: Mega Friction
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 10:17:31 AM »
Ball spec's 15.3 2.5" pin 2 1/2 oz top weight
My profile: speed 14-16mph, power stroker rt hand.

Lane surface, wood, overlays and synthetic.

Drilling: 4 x 3 pin down, box finish & polished

Well this ball with it's "WARNING, THIS BALL HOOKS" scared me into a mindset - "where am I going to throw this one?" Safe to say it's a versatile hook in a box!  Drilled it up with a 4 x 3, pin down tried it first in a box finish.  League condition, AMF synthetic's 41ft pattern.  Shot 700 playing around 22 with a little swing and this dull ball (1000 abralon) STILL had a strong enough move to slap out the 10.  It was impressive for a dull ball that deep.  Now I couldn't go away too much for either overreacion early or roll-out later but it still did it's job.  This ball is a roller, hooker.  It's an absolute must for heavy oil.  It opens up a tight shot so well!  I've tried it with 2000 abralon, 4000 abralon and polish.  With the 2000/4000 I am able to play a little straighter line and stay with it longer.  Still needs oil up front but reaction was STRONG to say the least.  Polished it's a ball you can actually swing to the track and it gives you a real continuous movement into the pits.  Carries the "off" hit extremely well, either light or heavy, meaning lots of trip 4's for the right hander.  

AMF's now has a big hooker that can easily be changed to the bowler's style.  Real easy ball to read usually means high scores!!  I think this will be a winner.

Joe Arvai IV
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Re: Mega Friction
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2009, 02:12:01 AM »

hey.. haven't put up a review in a bit, but i just got this ball.  specs of ball are 15.4, 3 1/4 top weight, 2.5 in pin.  the layout i put on the ball is pin right below my ring finger, cg kicked out about 45 deg, wgt hole place in thumb quadrant.  i just took it for league, with out practice and threw 202, 124, 226.  2nd game lost some reaction, but the lanes were transitioning, and had some mechanical issues(nice way of saying operator error).  the ball seems like a heavy rolling ball and it defineatly will fight the heavy oil patterns.  if the lane breaks down i think i'll be able to stay with it by moving left, or stay firm and move right.  this is just a brief review, but i'll keep playing with it and see what new moves it'll give me.  i cleaned it up and got it down to 500 abralon, so we'll see what happens, and i'll give a follow up.

thx..af
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Re: Mega Friction
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2009, 03:10:24 AM »
i never written a review before but i gotta write one about this ball..  i owned 2 amf ball..  one being the code (awesome ball) and recently the mega friction..  this ball is amazing..  ball drilled pin next to ring finger, cg kick out 45 degree and a weight hole on the side..  i bowled on a friday morning scratch league modified THS..  when i said modified usually kinda flooded with oil.  i never seen a ball that can ride the oil and snap so hard off the backend.  i was stunned.  while the other folks are complaining their ball not moving..  best ball for heavy stuff and great job for AMF developing, creating this monster!!!!!!!!

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Re: Mega Friction
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 02:57:02 AM »
I have always been an AMF fan. So when I got my MF I couldn't wait to drill it up. I have slower ball speed. around mid 14's to low 15. But if my shoulder starts telling me something then it's around high 13's to low 14's. Alot of my friends didn't think I needed something like this but I wanted anyways. When I got it drilled I wanted it not to overreact and be able to play on the pba patterns and league patterns. So I had him drill it up with the pin about an inch up and over the bridge and cg just slightly kicked. I mean slightly. I haven't been able to throw on any fresh but second shift only kind of stuff. I was definitely surprised I was able to keep it on the lane. All I have to do is stand about 30-35 and wheel it out to ten and it will make a strong but even move to the pocket. I can miss left to about 15 and will hold. As long as kept my speed up it was good. With just minor adjustments left I was able to use this ball all 4 games in my trio league after the first shift. My friends where definitely surprised and liked the reaction it gave me. I am very happy with this ball.

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Re: Mega Friction
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2009, 06:38:19 PM »
Mega Friction:

15.2 lbs
Top Weight: 2.5 Ounces
Pin: 2.5 inches
Drilling Used: 5 X 3 No Weight Hole
Ball Surface: OOB

My Stats:
Lefty Power Stroker
350-400 RPM's
Low Track
My PAP....4.0 Over  X  .25 Up
Shot Bowled On: Kegel Sports Series, Highway To Hell(2340)

Mega Friction @ 1000 abralon, in out of box condition is WAY too strong for this pattern, which is a bit on the flat side and not the easiest to play on. My intentions was to use this ball for tourney's and sport type conditions as needed. Still need to experiment with this ball. Even with this pretty tame 5X3 drilling this ball DOES hook ALOT!!!! Anyone who says otherwise either has never used it or doesn't know much about bowling or lane conditions! Sorry bout this blunt statement! If this ball hooks alot on a FLATTER pattern, how will it react on a wall-shot? TOO STRONG!

Overall it is a good tourney, sport shot and pba shot type of ball as long as it's drilled tamely. Thanks for reading my post. Good luck to anybody else who has got one!

Justin