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Chazman819

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Piranha Retro..and couple other things
« on: July 28, 2003, 03:07:57 AM »
Got a question on this ball, everything says is uses "enhanced flexcel" as the coverstock. Everything I can dig up says that the "enhanced" part is actually particles added into the coverstock to make it more agressive. So is this technically a particle ball and not a reactive ball? I am curious because I am trying to figure out how to configure my aresenal now that I have 4 balls I am comfortable throwing with an Icon, Pearl Pulse, Buzzsaw/C, and this one.

I figure this(assuming same drilling on all as just a quick base)

heavy oil - Piranha Retro in box finish (or sand the Icon down or sand the piranha down, what do you think?)

med-heavy - Icon (if kept in box finish, or slightly shined Piranha, again, what do you think)

med-light - Pearl Pulse

Light - Buzzsaw/C (I have it polished up and it's a 14# so I can get some more speed on it)

so what do you think?

Thanks
Chaz
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Stealth Bomber - Bonanza Pearl Pulse
The Wood Chipper - Black Buzzsaw/C
The Fish - Piranha Retro
Pastel Killer - Icon

Yes...I name my bowling balls...and as you can see those names are real original...so if you have any suggestions on what a better name would be, please let me know!

 

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Re: Piranha Retro..and couple other things
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2003, 06:35:17 PM »
Wierd arsenal but piranha for heavy oil might not work. Sand the icon and use that for heavy oil.
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Chazman819

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Re: Piranha Retro..and couple other things
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2003, 08:34:59 PM »
how is it a wierd arsenal?

Ok..sand the Icon, to what grit?  and do I polish the piranha at all?
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Stealth Bomber - Bonanza Pearl Pulse
The Wood Chipper - Black Buzzsaw/C
The Fish - Piranha Retro
Pastel Killer - Icon

Yes...I name my bowling balls...and as you can see those names are real original...so if you have any suggestions on what a better name would be, please let me know!

lane1lefty

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Re: Piranha Retro..and couple other things
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2003, 09:05:51 PM »
Sand Icon to 600. Polish the Pirahna depending on how it reacts to the lane condition. Like my coach says, 3 things make you good: practice,practice,practice.

Edited on 7/28/2003 9:16 PM

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Re: Piranha Retro..and couple other things
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2003, 09:37:30 PM »
Use the Piranha for medium oil. Has a late flare and won't provide the grip your looking for unless the backends are really dry.

channel surfer

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Re: Piranha Retro..and couple other things
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2003, 10:07:15 PM »
I dunno, all your balls are kinda made for a medium(around medium) oil condition.
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