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rickc0123

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solar flare
« on: September 12, 2013, 09:24:04 PM »
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I have used this ball on wood and synthetic lanes and on league to sport patterns and would have to say this is the smoothest rolling ball in my bag. This ball is smooth from start to finish. This ball clears the fronts with ease and will start to react in the mids and then arcs on the back end and has pop at the pins and carry is excellenT

I would recommend this ball to any level of bowler this ball is just so smooth and very predictable easy to adjust off the transition and stay ahead of the others on the lanes and the adjustments are not big moves small simple moves and never give up the pocket.
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Re: solar flare
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2013, 08:22:38 AM »
I'm surprised in taking a look at the videos it looks like many other assymetrics in its class....quite angular and very poppy at the back.

I'm not saying that is bad, I'm just saying, smooth looks like the heat stroke, backend loots like the Solar Flare.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3x8kEAznYg

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Re: solar flare
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2013, 09:23:15 AM »
I'm surprised in taking a look at the videos it looks like many other assymetrics in its class....quite angular and very poppy at the back.

I'm not saying that is bad, I'm just saying, smooth looks like the heat stroke, backend loots like the Solar Flare.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3x8kEAznYg

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Luckylefty

I'd have to disagree with you on this one. While the Solar Flare had more backend, it was hardly a skid/flip reaction, IN THIS VIDEO. The Heat Stroke was just smoother. Also please remember it is an asymmetric; so the Drill angle and the VAL angle have a large effect on the ball reaction. This bowler used a 35 degree Drill angle to smooth out the reaction.

Also I just got the Sept. issue of BJI; they reviewed the Solar Flare as virtually a benchmark ball. For an asymmetric, polished pearl, that's saying something, and is a very unusual opinion. Benchmark balls call for a smooth, even transition at the breakpoint.
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Re: solar flare
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2013, 10:35:37 AM »
Not to not pick, but the Solar Flare is at a t pad

LuckyLefty

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Re: solar flare
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2013, 11:45:01 AM »
I stand by what I saw.

However, I note the stronger pin and the tight VAL angle on the Solar Flare.

I also note the farther pin and lower pin position on the Heat Stroke.

The Solar Flare is played 7 to 8 boards deeper and the ball is closing to the hole with mucho attack angle.  I realize there are other drilling options that will change the attack angle.

I would do similar using the Assym Solar for more attack angle and the Symmetric Heat Stroke for smoother.  I would be uncertain how little oil the low RG Heat STroke could handle.

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Luckylefty
PS the Solar Flare looks like a great ball!  Descendant of the Profit.  I am not convinced that the Heat Stroke is for me, but it looks like a smooth one!
PPS I am also curious what the Solar Flare rolls like with the pin down closer to the ring finger.  I will watch some Profit videos.
« Last Edit: September 14, 2013, 12:11:09 PM by LuckyLefty »
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Re: solar flare
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2013, 12:18:24 PM »
In watching the video you posted LL, I'd have to say both ball are smooth. You can tell by the laziness of the pins as they go down. There is no huge burst of energy into the pins. This is not to say the balls are weak and aren't effective, but the bowlers lack of speed calls for him to have high axis rotation and that is what is getting the ball down the lane and recovering on the back.

Someone with a lower axis rotation would give a better view of the two balls midlane read and continuous arc to the pocket. I think AMF may have something pretty decent working here. It's just hard to get anyone in my area to try AMF/Global. I do hope that the covers are a bit thicker as that has been one of my personal issues with the brand.

I have been know to get an AMF piece every now and again and almost all of them have cracked at some point and time. But again, that's been my own personal issue with the brand. I've also thrown a lot of strikes and won a lot of money with the brand as well.
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Re: solar flare
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2013, 12:30:37 PM »
I've had a lot of strikes and a lot of cracks in AMF shells also!

However one ball from AMF that hasn't cracked is the Radar Lock you traded to me!

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Re: solar flare
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2013, 01:25:49 PM »
Im glad. I wish I still had the original. I liked the way that one rolled.
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Re: solar flare
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2013, 02:00:11 PM »
I stand by what I saw.

However, I note the stronger pin and the tight VAL angle on the Solar Flare.

I also note the farther pin and lower pin position on the Heat Stroke.

The Solar Flare is played 7 to 8 boards deeper and the ball is closing to the hole with mucho attack angle.  I realize there are other drilling options that will change the attack angle.

I would do similar using the Assym Solar for more attack angle and the Symmetric Heat Stroke for smoother.  I would be uncertain how little oil the low RG Heat STroke could handle.

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS the Solar Flare looks like a great ball!  Descendant of the Profit.  I am not convinced that the Heat Stroke is for me, but it looks like a smooth one!
PPS I am also curious what the Solar Flare rolls like with the pin down closer to the ring finger.  I will watch some Profit videos.

As far as the above goes, I'd agree. The SF is just a stronger ball overall. WIth an asymmetric core, you can make it do a great deal more than the Heat Stroke.

I am also unsure how strong the HS will actually be. BTM and BJI reviews have it handling more medium oil than dry. It's sort of half way in between; meanwhile the Solar Falre is not alight oil ball for any one but high speed, low rev bowlers. I'd take a chance on an Arson Low Flare (same type of ball as the Heat Stroke:Polished pearl, low RG, Low differential) due to its established POSITIVE reputation before I bought a Heat Stroke.

FYI Having stated liking low differential balls, you should take a look at the Motiv Venom Toxin and Venom Strike balls. They're lower RG, but somewhat weaker coverstocks.They're cover medium-light to medium to medium-heavy with control and hitting power. A friend here and friend off line, locally, both have found success with the strike, one dull and one with polish. Another friend, locally, has upped his average 20 points in the last year with the Toxin.
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Re: solar flare
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2013, 09:51:06 PM »
The New AMF Solar Flare is here. Great Color! Great Price! Great Performance! I drilled this ball with a 4 X 4 layout and used it on the Viper pattern and shot 680 with it out of the box. The F62 cover stock is very flexible. You can play straight up lanes or swing the ball? The Solar Flare will cover it. For a great all around ball to fit anybody’s arsenal, don’t look any further than the Solar Flare. This is a ball that will not let you down!

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Re: solar flare
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2013, 11:46:42 AM »
I have to say I was leary about the Solar Flare but it has become my goto ball on THS.  It clears heads great doesn't overreact on midlane and finishes with ease.  I have Medium speed with lots of hand and use this ball on most med to dry lane conditions.  Last night I used on a drier House Shot and only had to move a few boards with a slight hand adjustment.

Overall great ball!

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bowlingman817

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Re: solar flare
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2013, 07:10:13 PM »
just out of curiosity does this ball have f 62 engraved on the side of it like 900 global does with its balls.

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Re: solar flare
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2013, 08:28:51 AM »
just out of curiosity does this ball have f 62 engraved on the side of it like 900 global does with its balls.

Yes it does.