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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: mrwizerd on April 18, 2017, 06:26:26 AM

Title: How much difference?
Post by: mrwizerd on April 18, 2017, 06:26:26 AM
Thinking of taking my RG Menace from the OOB (3000) to 2000 grit for Nationals.  Will I see a noticeable difference between those two surfaces or am I wasting my time?
Title: Re: How much difference?
Post by: BallReviews-Removed0385 on April 18, 2017, 07:40:24 AM

If the 2000 pad is a new (or newer) one you should notice a difference.  However, first take it down to 500 if possible, then skip to the 2000.  Merely hitting it with a 2000 would not make much difference in my experience.

Title: Re: How much difference?
Post by: Dave81644 on April 18, 2017, 07:49:57 AM
Or, go and see the booth when you get there, they will have some advice on what is the best fit for you.
All the major manufacturers have a booth there
Title: Re: How much difference?
Post by: charlest on April 18, 2017, 07:53:11 AM
Thinking of taking my RG Menace from the OOB (3000) to 2000 grit for Nationals.  Will I see a noticeable difference between those two surfaces or am I wasting my time?

It depends on how many games you have on this 3000 grit surface.

If you have 6 or more games and have not refreshed the surface yet, the ball is probably at 4500 - 5000 grit already, just from bowling. If this is true, then you will or should notice a difference immediately. If you have been keeping the surface fresh (At least every 6 games) then the situation will be as notclay describes.
Title: Re: How much difference?
Post by: mrwizerd on April 18, 2017, 08:00:06 AM
It doesn't have 1 shot thrown on it yet (it's my 2nd Menace, first one cracked).  I think I will follow notclay's advice and go to 500 and then 2000.  Thank you everyone for your advice and suggestions.
Title: Re: How much difference?
Post by: lbss831 on April 18, 2017, 10:07:25 AM
Doing the 500 than 2000 will give you the teeth under neath where it will still read the Mids and still be strong that's the way I always go