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900DJ

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AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« on: July 23, 2013, 04:00:32 PM »
Would the solar flare be a good replacement for the double clutch pearl?  I have loved the dcp and it is my benchmark, best ball ever for me, but with hundreds of games on it starting to consider a replacement.

 

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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2013, 08:53:25 PM »
Just by looking at the numbers, they are very close. The biggest difference in my opinion would be the cover strength. F55 vs. F62. I wouldn't see why you couldn't get the Solar Flare to replace the Double Clutch.
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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2013, 09:27:27 PM »
Thanks, I was thinking the same just going off the numbers.  The dcp has a great benchmark type reaction for me.  Anyone thrown both?

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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2013, 09:57:33 PM »
Just as an alternative option, if you are set with a pearl for your benchmark ball, then go for the Solar Flare. However, if you would be interested in a solid for your benchmark ball, then you might be interested in the King Cobra. It has the same cover as the DCP (F55) but will roll a touch earlier and has a little bit less flare. I think it is the closest ball to the 900 Global Favorite from a few years ago, but better. Seems like it gets better every time it comes out of the bag. Just an idea for a solid or something that would compliment the Solar Flare or DCP. Either one or both, I don't think you can go wrong.
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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2013, 10:37:17 PM »
The dcp always to seem to have a rep for being a weaker ball. The Solar Flare looks stronger. Just my opinion. It looks pretty mean. In fact, the Heat Stroke looks just as good!

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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2013, 08:30:09 AM »
Just as an alternative option, if you are set with a pearl for your benchmark ball, then go for the Solar Flare. However, if you would be interested in a solid for your benchmark ball, then you might be interested in the King Cobra. It has the same cover as the DCP (F55) but will roll a touch earlier and has a little bit less flare. I think it is the closest ball to the 900 Global Favorite from a few years ago, but better. Seems like it gets better every time it comes out of the bag. Just an idea for a solid or something that would compliment the Solar Flare or DCP. Either one or both, I don't think you can go wrong.
That's interesting, because the Favorite was my benchmark ball until I replaced it with the dcp, and I loved it as well.  Only reason I replaced it was because it was 14lb (experiment) but decided to stay with 15lbers.  I have heard that the sure thing was the favorite replacement?

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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2013, 03:41:54 PM »
I happen to have a NIB 14#  DCP. If anyone is interested just LMK

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Re: AMF Solar Flare vs AMF Double Clutch Pearl?
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2013, 08:06:40 PM »
The sure thing is a bit stronger than the favorite.  The king cobra is a great benchmark piece that is for sure. It has been my go to ball since it was released.