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Wallshot

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Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« on: November 16, 2006, 04:42:55 AM »
I just received an e-mail for some specials @ Bowling Ball. Com. They have 15 pound x-out Scorchins for $69 minus $10 newsletter discount plus $10 Google checkout discount. Final price = $49.99 shipped.

I figured at this price it was worth taking a chance.

Edited on 11/16/2006 1:36 PM
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jkiser01

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #121 on: December 09, 2006, 10:52:46 AM »
I also don't think its a coverstock issue.. I doubt bb.com would buy balls that have that type of problem.. Until more people state that they are having problems like that, I feel ok about the one I have sitting on my shelf waiting to get punched up..
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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #122 on: December 09, 2006, 10:58:04 AM »
I've got 3 of them sitting on the shelf right now. I am getting ready to lay one out. -Thinking about trying a rico on the one with a 1" pin.
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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #123 on: December 09, 2006, 11:11:48 AM »
I got mine, but it has no CG.  I'm going to try and exchange it for one that does.
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Wallshot

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #124 on: December 09, 2006, 11:15:56 AM »
I sold mine because I had a used one on the way when the blems were offerred. The guy that bought mine works at the center and is perfectly happy with it (btw, I sold it for exactly what I paid.....handed him the BB.Com invoice and said "this is your cost").

I hit it with some polish to counteract the phasing then brought it down with 1000 Abralon and it looked great!
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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #125 on: December 09, 2006, 07:02:57 PM »
It seems like a very good deal! What pin and top weight should I specify if I want it to skid and snap??
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legend4life95

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #126 on: December 09, 2006, 07:09:08 PM »
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It seems like a very good deal! What pin and top weight should I specify if I want it to skid and snap??



The scorchin is not a good choice at all for a skid/snap reaction. Thats not what the ball was designed to do. However, for most skid/snap layouts, a 3-4" pin would allow you to put the pin above the fingers to create the length and backend.
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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #127 on: December 09, 2006, 07:16:35 PM »
I have a triple x-factor which I am using for skid/snap reaction. What kind pattern do you suggest for this ball? smooth arch? Mine triple x-factor has a 4-5in pin, which goes down the lane too far on medium-oily lane. Can I make the scorchin inferno to hook a little bit earlier comparin to my triple x-factor?
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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #128 on: December 09, 2006, 08:13:25 PM »
I sold a Scorchin blem to a proshop for what I paid for it. They drilled it up for a customer on Sunday and Tuesday night in game 1 he shot 300 with it. Not much after that, but he really liked it smooth arc and hitting power!
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legend4life95

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #129 on: December 09, 2006, 10:09:03 PM »
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Can I make the scorchin inferno to hook a little bit earlier comparin to my triple x-factor?  



In OOB surface, the SI will hook earlier anyway. OOB it is meant to be a early and smooth arcing type ball.
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legend4life95

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #130 on: December 09, 2006, 10:20:19 PM »
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Oil required to make this react properly!!



Well thats a given. I was hoping he knew that much already.
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BeansProShop

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #131 on: December 10, 2006, 12:56:51 AM »
I am the pro shop that drilled the Scorchin for Conspiritors friens and it is indeed weaker than I would have thought.  His Wizard is drilled same basic layout but the pin is at 4 on the Scorchin and the Wizard is at 5 inches from PAP under fingers with no hole. The Scorchin blem actually goes longer than the Wizard....Both were factory surface.  Still a great buy...NO DOUBT!!!!    Beans
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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #132 on: December 10, 2006, 10:57:44 AM »
which inferno is more suitable for skid/snap reaction?
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legend4life95

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #133 on: December 10, 2006, 12:40:47 PM »
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which inferno is more suitable for skid/snap reaction?



In the current inferno lineup, it would be the Radical and Smokin.


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Strapper_Squared

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #134 on: December 10, 2006, 01:44:48 PM »
The scorchin color blem I drilled up also seems to be milder that I expected...  I have the pin above of my ring (about 4.5 pin to PAP) and cg out a touch with a small weight hole on my PAP.  The surface is 500 grit abralon with Jimdex polish...  On a medium heavy league shot, I was playing up the boards around 7-8 at the arrows...  really, really smooth reaction.  The hit and carry were very good.. no complaints, but I just expected the ball to be a little stronger (as it was rated as one of the largest hook potentials released by Brunswick)...  I'm actually pleasantly surprised as I usually never can play out there!  I have a second one in the closet...  if I drill that one up, I'm going to use a stronger layout and probably not polish it up (help it handle a little more oil).

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hacgumyu

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Re: Scorchin X-blem $49 @ Bowling Ball. Com
« Reply #135 on: December 12, 2006, 03:58:04 AM »
do you guys know where to get the newsletter discount? i registered for it, but not sure when they will send me coupon code.

thanks
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