Author Topic: EPIDEMIC or GRAPE VIBE (Read 3015 times)

Coach Bonesaw · « **on:** March 19, 2012, 01:02:28 PM »

Two green monsters. I can only get one. Medium oil with a good backend, which is better for a 18-19 mph high rev player?

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bigsexyhammer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2012, 02:09:34 PM »

Epidemic will be stronger off the spot, but maybe too strong with your revs, but maybe not with your speed...

I personally would go with the Vibe, because of the pricepoint, and that it will be a less condition specific piece. I think you will find it to be the more useable of the two day in day out.

You can pretty much read nothing but praise about every Vibe ever made... they are awesome.

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jodyk24 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:44:32 PM »

Coach ...

I think you would get more overall use out of the Grape Vibe than the Epidemic. I have the Midnight Vibe and the numbers are close to the Grape, this is the only reason I do not have both. I am a big fan of the Vibe series and a lot of people have been surprised how much performance you can get out of this ball. I took a peek at your equipment and I think a Vibe would fit right in there on medium oil and a good backend.

jodyk24

Edited by jodyk24 on 3/20/2012 at 1:30 PM

tommyboy74 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:03:38 PM »

Go with the Vibe. It's nearly as strong as the Epidemic but will be more controllable and predictable with the high revs/higher speed.

My Arsenal (as of February 2012)
Heavy Oil: Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Track 919C: 3000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB

Medium Oil: Track 505T: 4000 AB

Medium-Light Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished

six pack · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:38:49 PM »

my epidemic is way to strong,dissapointed in it and if I could go back on my choice I would go for the vibe as well.

another option would be a polished arson.I picked up one and polished it and the ball is fantastic!

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Coach Bonesaw · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:11:30 AM »

Thanks a lot, guys! Ball is in the mail.

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KDawg77 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:22:57 PM »

Coach,

As a user of the Grape Vibe and a fairly high speed/rev player, I second everything you've read and support your purchase. For medium oil, you may need to adjust the surface, but it's a beauty!

Ken

Doug Sterner · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:03:42 PM »

Everybody needs a Grape Vibe in their bag...the ball is THAT good.

The Epidemic is REALLY strong no matter how you drill it. Your rev rate will make the ball bounce HARD off the spot...especially with your speed. The ball will not slow down enough before it hits the dry and it will check off really hard.

Great luck with the Vibe. In case you have not noticed, there have been VERY few Grape Vibes for sale in the for sale forum...there are Epidemics in there all of the time...that normally is a testament to the quality of the ball.

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