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FrontTwelv

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a little arsenal help
« on: November 08, 2008, 01:03:00 AM »
Here's the deal.  I've switched houses for league this year and my last year's lineup haven't been tipping the corners as well.  I've had to square up quite a bit, my equipment just isn't hooking enough.
Here's what i carry...
Total NV 4 1/2", 40 degree with 4000 abralon (pin located under ring finger)
Gamebreaker  5" x 3 3/8 with 2000 abralon  (pin located over bridge)
Angular One  5", 45 degree with 2000 abralon, then shine (pin located over bridge)

I am trying to phase out my angular b/c it's so beat up and just not reacting how i remembered it to.  I throw the NV and gamebreaker and they were the cat's meow last year.  This year they're weak (due to large volume of oil used in new house).  The NV works most of the time, but the GB is just too weak and can't round the corner well.  Looking for a piece to replace my angular, stronger and less angular than my GB, and a little more backend rxn than my NV.
I would like to keep it in the Ebonite or Hammer line.  Here's what I was thinking...
strong drill on Psycho  Medium drill on Widow Venom  low RG drill on Loud Noize  or new Striking Motion (just b/c its new and looks so "tune" able)
edit:  medium speed and med to high rev rate.
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ambi1

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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2008, 08:53:34 PM »
Have you tried altering surfaces?

The infinite and big one handles oil better that the GB.  But it seems, if I read in between the lines correctly, you looking for the newest releases.. in that case...

Threw a Pin slasher last fri at OOB, seems to be able to handle oil well.  Specially since it can still be brought down in grit.

As to your AO, sand with 600 then 800 then either 1000,2000 or 4000 (preferably six sides, four will do if its too much hassle) then hit it with factory polish.  you'd be surprised.
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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2008, 10:55:00 PM »
I absolutley love the "new" NVD, its the best ebo ball to come out in awhile imo.  It will out hook all of your listed balls and rolls very similar to the Total NV, just seems to continue a little more and covers a few more boards.
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FrontTwelv

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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2008, 07:47:41 AM »
quote:
Have you tried altering surfaces?
The infinite and big one handles oil better that the GB. But it seems, if I read in between the lines correctly, you looking for the newest releases.. in that case...
Threw a Pin slasher last fri at OOB, seems to be able to handle oil well. Specially since it can still be brought down in grit.
As to your AO, sand with 600 then 800 then either 1000,2000 or 4000 (preferably six sides, four will do if its too much hassle) then hit it with factory polish. you'd be surprised.

I had a Big One and have thrown 2 Infinite ones.  The BO was good, the IO sucked for me.  Not what i want.
I've altered the surfaces a lot, this seems to match up as best as possible for me.
The AO has been resurfaced a few times, only Abralon pads used on it.
Pin Slasher looks good too, i'll consider this piece.
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I absolutley love the "new" NVD, its the best ebo ball to come out in awhile imo. It will out hook all of your listed balls and rolls very similar to the Total NV, just seems to continue a little more and covers a few more boards.

I was hoping someone would recommend this ball just to make sure I wasn't losing it.  I actually adopted this ball from my local pro shop (the owner and I are tight, i taught him how to drill).  Threw it Thrs. night in league (the said league I was having trouble knocking the corners out) and had a measly 730 with about 17 9 pins.  The ball rolled great, very heavy, and gave me no over-under troubles.  The problem is it had a large chunk repaired right inside my track, so if i get a little lazy with the release i clip it, and it thumps pretty hard.  so i'm going to give it back.

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Columbus, OH
Ebonite | Brunswick

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JD74

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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2008, 10:20:33 AM »
I would either go with the Complete NV (It will be 5-7 boards stronger than your TNV, will clear the heads better and be more angular on the backend). The Pin Slasher has the Angular One cover and the Gamebreaker core. Or the Striking Motion would be good.
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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2008, 10:36:58 AM »
The Sauce would be a good choice too.  From what i've seen and heard, its an awesome ball with some juice on the lanes
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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2008, 06:07:09 PM »
I think the Striking Motion would be a good choice, especially if you're seeing oil.  I threw this ball at the demo day in Tucson and was fairly impressed with it.  I was able to play from just outside second arrow to inside fourth arrow with little to no loss in hitting power.  Granted this was on a house shot, but it was still impressive.  If you think you need a strong ball for oil that more continuous than a pin up GB, I think this will work just fine.
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ambi1

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Re: a little arsenal help
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2008, 07:34:46 PM »
Agree with the heavy roll on the NVD.  Cover reads good during transition from oil/buff/dry area.  But needs real volumes at the heads.

@Jd74... don't you find the Complete to be a bit longish.. I've seen a lot being thrown here and seems like a bit longer than the AO.
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