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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: yeehayashi on December 27, 2009, 02:45:41 AM
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Guys, I'm looking at getting either the Diamondback or the Siege for use at Nationals in February. The Diamondback looks like it would be a good choice and is less $$ than a Siege but if any of you have thrown both balls, would I be missing something by buying the Diamondback over the Siege? I'm also planning to use the RICO layout on this ball as I will use it for sport lane or PBA Experience lane conditions.
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Given that nobody really knows how the shot is going to play at Nationals, you probably won't get a reply back until it starts, which sounds like it may be too late for you.
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I would not suggest a RICO layout on either of these balls. They are both in my opinion to smmoth for that layout. You may be different though. The DiamondBack is a little more versitle due the it being a little weaker than the Seige. The Seige is really strong.
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Adam Baer
BRUNSWICK REGIONAL STAFF
VISE REGIONAL STAFF
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
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Going out to nationals you want a benchmark type of ball that will handle some oil. It is very hard to make a recommendation for you because we don't have enough information about how you throw the ball to be accurate. However, as a general recommendation I would say the Diamondback would be a better choice than the Siege and the Wild Card may be a better choice than both. Activator Coverstock is very versatile but the Connexion Cover is also, and it also handles carrydown better than activator. The Siege may be too much ball.
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Chris Garrett
Upstate Pro Shop
Greenville, SC - 1-866-490-9980
Upstateproshop@charter.net
PBA Member
Brunswick Regional Staff
Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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Really appreciate the feedback Adam & Chris. I'm leaning toward the Diamondback but the Wild Card sounds like a real good option. I average around 16.5 to 17.0 mph with a 320 rev rate and typically match up well with Brunswick equipment. I'll talk to my ball driller to discuss the layout. Is the Activator solid coverstock the same one Big B used on the reissue of the Ultimate Inferno? One of my league teammates has been on a tear with the UI and I'm wondering if I will see a similar kind of ball motion from the Diamondback.