win a ball from Bowling.com

Author Topic: Raid V.S. Kinetic  (Read 1520 times)

adman

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 415
Raid V.S. Kinetic
« on: August 29, 2007, 10:51:42 PM »
Can anyone give a comparison of these two balls? I'm trying to decide between the two and can't make up my mind. These balls seem to have the same type of ball reactions and I just wanted some opinions. Lane conditions don't really matter, I'll find a use for either, but mainly for medium synthetic lanes with some carrydown. I just wanted to know everyone's personal preferences.

Thanks!

 

BallsDeep

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 870
Re: Raid V.S. Kinetic
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2007, 01:48:26 PM »
No one really knows that much about the kinetic yet.  From what I've heard though, its supposed to be really angular.  Having thrown the Raid at a demo day I can generally say that it is quite long.  It gets down the lane and reacts in a strong arcing motion on the backend.  It is a ball that is predictable, yet it gets down the lane conserving so much energy that it should still carry quite well.  A perfect one two punch for tougher shots would be the gamebreaker and raid.  Their smooth reactions combined with varying lengths should cover a wide variety of conditions.
--------------------
four fried chickens and a coke[/size=4]

Let me say something, let me say something...
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

tenpinspro

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4161
Re: Raid V.S. Kinetic
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2007, 01:51:34 PM »
Hey adman,

The Kinetic can handle more oil compared to the Raid.  Both very nice pieces but I see the Kinetic as a stronger oil ball plus a little more angular off the friction.  Hope this helps some....
--------------------
Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop  
Track Intl - Tech Support
Vise Inserts Staff
Dexter Advisory Staff

Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder

See profile for Track Ball videos

*El Presidente of the Track Legion
Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop
Co-Founder - Tag Team Coaching
"El" Presidente of the Legion

adman

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 415
Re: Raid V.S. Kinetic
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2007, 02:34:20 PM »
Thanks for the insight guys. I'm going to take your advice and go with the Kinetic.

Thanks again for the help