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9orbetter

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Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« on: January 03, 2013, 05:40:05 PM »
A Charlie Brown UUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHH.....

2nd AMF Grip that has cracked on me.  Different drills, but both started at the ring finger.

Oh well, I will miss that ball... 9
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2013, 05:57:27 PM »
Different driils or different drill bits?

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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2013, 06:00:09 PM »
Different drills...
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2013, 07:20:55 PM »
Not trying to start anything here.  I see more posts on the message boards about 900 global / AMF stuff cracking.  I've had my share of them believe me.  Now I know the shells of their stuff is not very thick.  I've been told thickness does not have anything to do with it.  We've agreed to disagree.  They have indicated they have done extensive testing about cover thickness.  Lets see, if a bone is thin it will more than likely crack easier and faster than a bone that's thick.  I know my pro shop very well and I know he takes care of the bits as well as speed.  I've only had 900 Global / AMF crack on me.  That's all I throw too.  I'm still loyal to them. 

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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2013, 07:39:09 PM »
I'm still loyal too....lol. Trying to decide on whether to get another Cobra/Bull Whip or get a Wisdom or Jewel.
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2013, 07:55:36 PM »
I definitely want the Cobra.  Bull Whip would be better for me though at where I bowl.  I want to pull the trigger on these but I want to be able to have equipment I can throw in PBA competition. 

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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2013, 11:03:03 PM »
Do you bevel your finger holes or round off the top edge slightly?

Just curious.

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PS almost all my "crackers" have Been from AMF/SanAntonio also.
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2013, 11:43:25 PM »
Not trying to start anything here.  I see more posts on the message boards about 900 global / AMF stuff cracking.  I've had my share of them believe me.  Now I know the shells of their stuff is not very thick.  I've been told thickness does not have anything to do with it.  We've agreed to disagree.  They have indicated they have done extensive testing about cover thickness.  Lets see, if a bone is thin it will more than likely crack easier and faster than a bone that's thick.  I know my pro shop very well and I know he takes care of the bits as well as speed.  I've only had 900 Global / AMF crack on me.  That's all I throw too.  I'm still loyal to them. 

1/2" to 5/8" is fairly standard for cover thickness across the board. Are theirs significantly thinner?

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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2013, 05:22:50 AM »
Do you use inserts and are they using super glue for them? Using too much super glue to glue in inserts is the #1 reason why you will see cracks in a ball around the fingers.  The Super Glue dries so quickly it removes what little moisture there is in the coverstock and will make it very brittle if too much is used. This always will cause cracks around the fingers. I have never had a ball crack on me and have been bowling for 30+ years.  I have drilled hundreds of AMF/Global balls and never had any crack on a customer.   If no inserts then would be a coverstock anomoly and AMF/900G have great customer service and would have a ball to you ASAP.
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2013, 08:32:19 AM »
I still have not had one crack, but then again when I glue inserts in I glue then to the filler not the cover stock, and use a heavy bevel.
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2013, 09:21:07 AM »
I don't use inserts, and use no bevel in the fingers. On a ball that I haven't plugged, haven't had a crack.

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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2013, 09:28:02 AM »
No issues with drills (fingers). I use inserts. I just believe its the ball. None of my other 900/AMF balls have done this. Tempted to get another Grip, but will pass. Twice if learned, third time won't happen....9
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2013, 11:25:06 AM »
How long have you had it? Contact Eric about warranty?
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2013, 03:55:13 PM »
How long have you had it? Contact Eric about warranty?

Thanks Storm. Made the call and the ball will be replaced....9
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Re: Cracked AMF Grip! Rant...
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2013, 04:06:17 PM »
That's the customer service i know and love!