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hotshot187

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Total NV ?
« on: January 26, 2007, 01:18:31 PM »
Is the Total NV more of a skid snap type of reaction like the AO or is it a smooth rolling ball that arcs into the pocket?  I am looking for a ball that will handle more oil than my Zone Classic Green Pin drilled 4 1/2 pin above ring and PSA at 60.  Zone Classic for me has a nice roll and nice hard arc.  I know the Total NV will be able to handle more oil that my classic I was just wondering what the reaction shape is on the Total NV.

Thanks,

Doug

 

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Re: Total NV ?
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2007, 09:20:52 PM »
It's all about coverstock prep.

It appears this is gonna be a skid/flip piece OOB.  However, as with most of today's coverstocks, the TNV is easily adaptable to any reaction shape that you're looking for.
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Re: Total NV ?
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2007, 09:32:40 PM »
*Here's my experience so far:

http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=151126&ForumID=5&CategoryID=2

Ball surface: 4000 OOB/2000 wet sand
PAP: not sure (right hand)
Layout: Pin right next to ring finger, cg stacked, weight hole
Pin distance: 3" pin
Style: medium revs/stroker
Ball Speed: 15-17 ??
Lane Condition: Fresh THS, wooden lanes

Well here's the results so far with my Ebonite Total NV. Mine's drilled pin right of ring, cg stacked, weight hole right of cg, mb right of thumb, and down slightly. I'm not sure of my PAP measurements.

At 4000 OOB, the ball went really long, and had a hard time checking up and moving to the pocket. My driller and I thought with my speed being a factor, this surface would be weak.-no X-hole yet.

Second, we went down to 500, then up to 2000 wet sand, no polish. This really did what Ebonite says on the drill sheet. It hooked earlier, and the arcing motion even changed. With my speed, this made the ball really sensitive, but would still have a good reaction.-no X-hole yet.

Lastly, we put the X-hole right of the cg, to try to increase backend reaction. This did start to bring the backend reaction around, but I'll know more on my next league shot, with fresh oil.

I think this ball has a ton of potential, it's just a matter of tweaking the surface to the right condition now. By far not enough games on it to give a great review, but just the results so far. I figured this would help anyone curious about surface changes. I will follow up with future progress.



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Re: Total NV ?
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2007, 09:34:08 PM »
I just hope my arm's healed in time to make the effort to get one of those 800 awards from Ebonite.  Those are kewl!
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Fatboy8

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Re: Total NV ?
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2007, 09:42:08 PM »
I'd love to nab one of those too. That is a kick azz thing Ebonite is doing.
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