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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: dougb on June 24, 2015, 12:13:16 AM
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There seem to be so many good options right now between Brunswick, DV8, and Radical. What are people liking for a low revs/speed stroker?
I did well with the Strike King, LT-48, and even a polished Melee, but I'm dropping down to 14 and need to get one. Other options seem to be plentiful in addition to what I already mentioned... Soul Mate, Rack Attack Pearl, Ringer Platinum Pearl.
So what do folks think?
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The Soul Mate is the best for me, with my Strike King a small step down when they're on the drier side.
My Strike King is drilled Rico, which for me ends up being fairly strong but stable, while the Soul Mate makes a bigger move late.
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for me, my soul mate is best for me on drier conditions
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My best options have been a Platinum Ringer (drilled pin-up) and a Slingshot (drilled pin-down).
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Strike King for me on the Rico layout. Lots of use.
Just ordered another to drill up for this coming season.
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Pin up Dude. I have had it in my bag for 2 years and approx. 300 games and it still performs whether I am up the track with speed or lofting the left gutter on the burn. Unfortunately they are becoming a little hard to come by nowadays
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Thanks for the replies! Anyone try the Rack Attack Pearl? In my experience, you can't go wrong with the lightbulb core.
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I personally haven't thrown the rack attack pearl but a buddy of mine has thrown that and the solid and loves them both. He used it alot at the Maryland State tournament where the condition is very dry
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I like my DV8 Dude(pin up, box plus polish) for lighter volumes, but lately I prefer my Rack Attack Solid(pin up, E, then A, then T pads), as it gets down the lane as well, but isn't quite as abrupt on the back end.
drillbit
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LT 48 pin in middle of bridge and Strike King with negative side wt.
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I enjoy throwing my Gold Rhino Pro drilled pin up. My daughter, I just got her the pair of Radical Rack Attacks, and she loves them, but loves the grape solid a little more than the cherry pearl.
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Mine is a larger angle longer pin Brute. In my opinion it is the longest of the Brunswick balls and flares the least. It works well on conditions that are burnt because it will maintain rotation and store its energy because of the low flaring core and the Fortify coverstock. My similarly drilled Soul Mate flares more and hooks a little sooner. My Strike King is smoother at the break point.
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I hadn't considered the Brute as it strikes me as more of a THS ball. I am leaning toward another Strike King as the one I had in 15 was an amazing amount of ball for the buck. The question is which color? I had the black pearl.
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I hadn't considered the Brute as it strikes me as more of a THS ball. I am leaning toward another Strike King as the one I had in 15 was an amazing amount of ball for the buck. The question is which color? I had the black pearl.
Mine is the black pearl also. I looks like it "hugs" the lane surface to my eye. Probably just an easy ball to see in contrast to the lane surface.
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Can anyone tell me how the Strike King compares to the LT-48? Had both and loved both but one was pin up and the other pin down. Hard to compare.
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Lt48 is noticeably stronger
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Lt48 is noticeably stronger
^^^^^^^ AGREED!
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Lt48 is noticeably stronger
^^^^^^^ AGREED!
And the Dude is stronger the LT.
My Rack Attack solid was stronger than I expected (good thing for me), but you were looking more toward the pearl version anyway.
I think you are on the right path leaning toward the SK. I personally like how the Emerald green looks, but that only opinion.
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Plat. Ringer
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I ended up getting another LT-48. I just love that ball.
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For a low rev/high speed stroker stay away from the Radical Score. The Score is advertised for rev dominate/low speed and they called it right.
On the other hand the Radical Reax Gusto is a great ball for the low rev/high speed stroker.
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I ended up getting another LT-48. I just love that ball.
Great ball. Glad I bought two. One on stand by undrilled with another likely to join it before it's discontinued.
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I ended up getting another LT-48. I just love that ball.
Great ball. Glad I bought two. One on stand by undrilled with another likely to join it before it's discontinued.
Good move. Thinking about doing the same thing with the LT-48 and the Melee Jab too. Love the Melee Cross as well. The Gold rhino pro?... Not so much.
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Melee Cross was more ball then I expected. Melee Jab I haven't tried. It is on the list if I catch a good deal on it. From what I have seen it is very similar to the Lt48. I change surface as needed with any ball so I figured if I do not get a Jab the LT48 is still close enough. lol
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I have to disagree. The jab is much stronger than the Lt-48 in every aspect of the lane. I have them both and even though the lt-48 is great when they start to get burned, the jab won't miss the spot down lane when there is a little more oil.
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I have to disagree. The jab is much stronger than the Lt-48 in every aspect of the lane. I have them both and even though the lt-48 is great when they start to get burned, the jab won't miss the spot down lane when there is a little more oil.
Spot on. Way more ball. Both are great, but they are competent different animals.
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The Jab is very angular for me. I would say that it can compete side by side on the backend with any ball out of the Utah plant. So to me that's saying a lot.
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I have to disagree. The jab is much stronger than the Lt-48 in every aspect of the lane. I have them both and even though the lt-48 is great when they start to get burned, the jab won't miss the spot down lane when there is a little more oil.
Agree. The Jab and the LT48 are from different planets. Both great balls but not even close.
The Jab recovers from anywhere without being "snappy". It also handles more volume as well. With a touch of surface, it's extremely strong.