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Alien Abduction
« on: April 23, 2013, 10:14:12 AM »
Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- Coverstock: E74 Solid Reactive
- Core: Abductor
- Ball Finish: 1000 Polish
- RG: (16# 2.465) (15# 2.477) (14# 2.515)
- Diff: (16# 0.050) (15# 0.050) (14# 0.044)
- Interm. Diff.: (16# 0.026) (15# 0.026) (14# 0.023)
- Best Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil

Description: Let the Alien Abduction's Abductor core and solid blue coverstock take you places you have never been before with any other Alien bowling ball.

The Abductor core is an asymetric core that provides a backend reaction like no other ball in the Elite line. The E74 solid reactive cover is finished with a 1000 Abralon pad that makes this ball versatile in medium to heavy oil conditions.

 

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Re: Alien Abduction
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2013, 07:25:29 PM »
BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3-4"

Starting Top Weight: 2-3/4

Ball Weight:14lb


DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle: 35deg x 4-1/8" x 55deg pin in ring finger

Pin to PAP: 4-1/8"

CG to PAP: MB to PAP 4"

X Hole (if there is one): 2-1/2" down val from pap 15/16" bit 2-1/2" deep!


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:275/300

Ball Speed:15.5/16mph

PAP/Track: 4-1/2" > X 7/8" ^ low track 15deg tilt 65/75deg axis rotation!


SURFACE PREP

Grit: box

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte


LANE CONDITION
Modified Stone Street

Length:41'

Volume: 24ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


BALL REACTION

Length: medium with ease

Back End: Smooth/Strong Arc

Overall Hook: Med Heavy oil ball

Midlane Read: Strong

Breakpoint Shape: Strong Arc


COMMENTS
I was very impressed with the reaction of the Alien Abduction! The ease through the front and picked up nice in the midlane without overreacting when it read the friction. A very strong control ball that won't get you in trouble with misreading the lanes. I could keep the ball inside and still finish through the pins or open up the angle and get it to the friction for a very nice strong arc at the breakpoint! This is a really nice ball from Elite and I understand it's made at the 900 Global plant! It has a similar reaction to the AMF Clutch line, which I really loved!! Just my $.02, Bruce

Likes: Great looking ball, very clean through the fronts with a great read of the midlane and nice strong arc breakpoint shape! Very controllable and easy to read this ball and it's smooth reaction!

Dislikes: None so far!


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Re: Alien Abduction
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 04:11:16 AM »
Stats:

450-500 RPMs

17-18 MPH


Layouts:
--------P-----
---0----------
-------0------
-------CG----
--------------
-----O-------
-------MB---

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---0---------
---P--0------
--------------
------CG----
----O--------
-----------MB

Being the first asymmetrical core in Elite's lineup, I was excited to drill the new Alien Abduction. With the dark blue cover and neon engraving, I was hoping this ball would roll as good as it looked.

I got exactly what I wished for. For an asymmetric core, this ball is extremely controllable. Oh, and did I mention it HOOKS? A few days after I drilled it I had a 14 bagger alternating between the pin up and pin down, all while playing in front of the ball return. These balls read the midlane insanely well, probably more than any ball I've ever thrown. The Abduction has phenomenal carry as well. It always keeps the pins low to the deck, allowing for those snapper tens and light mixers that everyone loves.

If you're looking for a strong, asymmetric ball that gives you a predictable reaction this is your piece. Elite has done nothing but impress me so far. This ball is just as good, if not better than any high performance ball you can find on the market today.

Check out my video review as well! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqtuJ1QI3Ts

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Re: Alien Abduction
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2013, 10:08:01 AM »
BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3-4"

Starting Top Weight: 2-3/4

Ball Weight:14lb


DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle: 35deg x 4-1/8" x 55deg pin in ring finger

Pin to PAP: 4-1/8"

CG to PAP: MB to PAP 4"

X Hole (if there is one): 2-1/2" down val from pap 15/16" bit 2-1/2" deep!


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:275/300

Ball Speed:15.5/16mph

PAP/Track: 4-1/2" > X 7/8" ^ low track 15deg tilt 65/75deg axis rotation!


SURFACE PREP

Grit: box

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte


LANE CONDITION
Modified Stone Street

Length:41'

Volume: 24ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


BALL REACTION

Length: medium with ease

Back End: Smooth/Strong Arc

Overall Hook: Med Heavy oil ball

Midlane Read: Strong

Breakpoint Shape: Strong Arc


COMMENTS
I was very impressed with the reaction of the Alien Abduction! The ease through the front and picked up nice in the midlane without overreacting when it read the friction. A very strong control ball that won't get you in trouble with misreading the lanes. I could keep the ball inside and still finish through the pins or open up the angle and get it to the friction for a very nice strong arc at the breakpoint! This is a really nice ball from Elite and I understand it's made at the 900 Global plant! It has a similar reaction to the AMF Clutch line, which I really loved!! Just my $.02, Bruce

Likes: Great looking ball, very clean through the fronts with a great read of the midlane and nice strong arc breakpoint shape! Very controllable and easy to read this ball and it's smooth reaction!

Dislikes: None so far!


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Used it bowling for my wife last week and had 11 in a row for 290! 10 pin first frame and made the adjustment!
Bruce Campbell
Coaches aren't born, they are made!
USBC Silver Certified Coach
          
www.rotogrip.com
www.stormbowling.com
www.radicalbowling.com
www.damngoodbowling.com

Changing bowling, one bowler at a time!