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Title: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Big Columbia on March 21, 2006, 10:52:55 PM: Has anyone thrown both of these balls. I am curious to see how they match up together.

JP
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Big Columbia on March 23, 2006, 08:48:03 AM: any help
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: jkiser01 on March 23, 2006, 09:00:39 AM: I have thrown both and for me the power drive sanded is a much better ball.. The Action hooked way to early for me and sometimes rolled out causing aweful carry. The PDS hooks farther down the lane and so far the carry is excellent as well..

For the money, the PDS is a great ball..
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Edited on 3/23/2006 10:00 AM
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: jkiser01 on March 23, 2006, 09:18:56 AM: Its just like every other ball out there.. It works for some and not for others.. Its all a crap shoot..
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Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Big Columbia on March 23, 2006, 09:19:29 AM: jkiser01, how do you have two ball layed out. I have two of the Action's and really thinking about moving them for the PDS. I have one that is at 1000 grit and the other at 1000 and polished.

JP
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: jkiser01 on March 23, 2006, 09:26:03 AM: I had both layed out pretty similar. Pin above the ring and cg stacked under both with no weight hole. The pin on the PDS I have was a bit longer thus about 1/2 inch higher above the ring.

I think you will like the PDS really well, plus I like the fact that the PDS is vaccine particle and the action is m80 (reactive).. I am a firm believer particle covers are better for oilier conditions..
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Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Big Columbia on March 23, 2006, 10:01:47 AM: Thank you jkiser01 for your help. You have just sold a PDS for someone. Anyone in need of two 15lb Actions before they go on ebay.......
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: jkiser01 on March 23, 2006, 10:26:43 AM: I sent you a private message about the PDS..
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Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on March 23, 2006, 06:30:34 PM: Big Columbia -- Just curious. Why are you trying to move both of your Actions for the PDS?
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Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Cranking_Inferno on March 24, 2006, 01:28:13 AM: Got a Action drilled stacked leverage... it sets up in heavy oil alot sooner than all of my oil balls, and finishes well, carrying very good.. its has a strong back end reaction..

threw my homies PDS.. drilled same.. and it skidded a little further and turned strong, but it does not read as well... not does it carry the flush ringers well...

Action alot better.. its columbias best oil ball in years.
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Arsenal:

EPX-T1 - Flooded oil
Action - Heavy oil
Inferno - Heavy to Medium oil
Action Packed - Medium oil
Smoking Inferno - Medium to dry
Blue Dot - Spare ball
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Big Columbia on March 24, 2006, 04:12:46 AM: quote:
Big Columbia -- Just curious. Why are you trying to move both of your Actions for the PDS?

I've had three Action, two now. The ball reacts way too early for me. I have come to the conclusion that this ball just doesnt fit me well.

JP
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: justdale on March 27, 2006, 08:57:32 AM: I have thrown both, with the Power Drive Sanded actually a more predictable move. Dilled both with pin and cg kicked out, couldn't really get a good read on the Action.
Power Drive Sanded is easy to control, and doesn't flip at all.
Was chatting with Brian Alpert, on Thursday and he suggested that I put a little shine on it, so I will try that. Will let you know how it goes
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: Cranking_Inferno on March 27, 2006, 06:17:55 PM: PUT A 2000 ABRALON FINISH ON IT... AND TRY IT.. YOU WILL BE AMAZED HOW MUCH MORE LENGTH AND CONTROL U GET
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Arsenal:

EPX-T1 - Flooded oil
Action - Heavy oil
Inferno - Heavy to Medium oil
Action Packed - Medium oil
Smoking Inferno - Medium to dry
Blue Dot - Spare ball
Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: J Dubs on April 03, 2006, 12:21:32 PM: The Action balls are great pieces. I had two but revamped some stuff and kept my favorite one - it is a 3Â½ pin from axis, pin under, CG is 75 degrees, and weight hole past the VAL. The ball really digs in and makes a strong controllable move. The ball motion is fantastic, the way it rolls with this layout. This is 1200 grit OOB condition.
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Title: Re: Action Vs Power Drive Sanded
Post by: 1fife on April 03, 2006, 12:40:46 PM: i have a action

only thrown i set

but

needs head oil

mine is drilled 5 x 3 1/2
pin about 1 inch above ring finger(4 inch pin)
had 3 oz top-didnt put a weight hole in it

mine goes fairly long and left turn-i have above avg hand and avg speed

like the looks of it so far