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Reviews => Elite => Topic started by: Ballreviews on April 23, 2013, 10:14:12 AM
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- 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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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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Stats:
450-500 RPMs
17-18 MPH
Layouts:
--------P-----
---0----------
-------0------
-------CG----
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-----O-------
-------MB---
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---0---------
---P--0------
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------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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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!