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spencerwatts

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Was Fortera Exile a hit or miss?
« on: May 07, 2015, 03:28:40 PM »

I saw on a few places online whereby the Exile is being sold now at a good price (for el cheapos like myself). Just curious among those who have had this piece was it a hit or miss for you? Was it a ball better suited for a THS or actually for tournament shots?
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soonernationzack84

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Re: Was Fortera Exile a hit or miss?
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2015, 08:07:40 PM »
For me personaly i think its about how you drill it. I had mine pin down under my ring finger. Hated it but plugged it and redrilled it for a skid snap reaction like it was meant for and it rolled great.

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Re: Was Fortera Exile a hit or miss?
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2015, 10:52:45 AM »
Good ball that many use at the wrong time. This is a skid/flip piece that's very clean. When lanes break down this is where I have seen this shine. People try to use it on fresh and longer patters, but they're other pieces that are better suited for this. Most will open up lanes with Mastermind line then bump down to the Exile. If they want a smoother reaction down lane they tend to lean towards the Rhino or melee line. Overall if you want a stronger skid/flip in your bag this ball can't be beat.
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Brandon Riley

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Re: Was Fortera Exile a hit or miss?
« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2015, 02:00:22 AM »
This ball caught me by surprise as it is WAY longer than any other high end Brunswick that I have thrown.  My speed is pretty firm and I can't use it effectively until the lanes have broken down but have seen people with rollier releases and softer speeds look very good with this ball on fresher lanes.
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