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Lou_C

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Benchmark
« on: July 16, 2012, 06:57:05 AM »
Need more info on the Benchmark!  Friend trying to peddle one and might consider adding to the arsenal.

 

makpa

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Re: Benchmark
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 02:11:01 AM »
i have 2 of them. They are pretty strong, and not a benchmark ball for me. They are to clean and to strong in the backend for me.

But i do have success with them on 41-43 feet.

BSchulz1992

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Re: Benchmark
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2012, 09:48:21 PM »
For me, My benchmark is 65 x 5 x 70, pin below bridge.  Good ball for medium patterns when I need to keep my angles straighter.  Good ball for house shots for me as well.

Lou_C

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Re: Benchmark
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 01:13:12 PM »
For me, My benchmark is 65 x 5 x 70, pin below bridge.  Good ball for medium patterns when I need to keep my angles straighter.  Good ball for house shots for me as well.

So I assume you are recommending it for the right price?

BSchulz1992

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Re: Benchmark
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2012, 11:55:32 PM »
Mine is on it's 2nd drill.  I would rather keep it, it wouldn't be worth selling it and having you stick more money into it than it's actually worth.  Sorry.

Kenny Powers

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Re: Benchmark
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2012, 11:41:26 PM »
I've drilled an X out version of this. It's almost completely orange with a little bit of silver pearl in it. I'm sure it's pretty much the same thing.

Frankly it's a "boring" ball reaction, but it's a core/cover combination that still strikes. It's strong enough to make a good entry angle into the pins, and it's not overly strong where you have to open up the whole lane too early, destroy the shim, and play on some nasty looking lanes, come game 2 of a shift.