Post by: chitown on May 26, 2009, 06:57:12 AM
Both Vibes will be drilled with the same exact layout (pin above bridge 5.5" from pap, cg kicked right and no balance hole). I will compare the two and give a mini review.
Anyone else picking up a Black Vibe?
If the Black Vibe gives half the performance of the Blue Vibe, then it's going to be an awesome bowling ball.
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Post by: SleepOnIce on May 26, 2009, 04:39:57 PM
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excuse my ignorance but are the differences in the strength of the different colored coverstocks? i have a green one that i haven't drilled yet but i was just curious.
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Emerald and Cherry Vibes are pearl balls (from what I've seen the Emerald is a little more skid/flip than the cherry, but I've only seen one guy throw both). The Blue (discontinued) and Onyx Vibes are polished solids, but I've obviously never seen anyone throw an onyx Vibe so I can't compare them. The Blue Vibe was a good amount earlier and smoother than the Emerald/Cherry.
Can't wait for your review chitown, I hope the Onyx is comparable to the Blue as my friend has been wanting a Blue for a while but didn't want to buy it online.
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Post by: chitown on May 26, 2009, 10:16:41 PM
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excuse my ignorance but are the differences in the strength of the different colored coverstocks? i have a green one that i haven't drilled yet but i was just curious.
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Emerald and Cherry Vibes are pearl balls (from what I've seen the Emerald is a little more skid/flip than the cherry, but I've only seen one guy throw both). The Blue (discontinued) and Onyx Vibes are polished solids, but I've obviously never seen anyone throw an onyx Vibe so I can't compare them. The Blue Vibe was a good amount earlier and smoother than the Emerald/Cherry.
Can't wait for your review chitown, I hope the Onyx is comparable to the Blue as my friend has been wanting a Blue for a while but didn't want to buy it online.
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I bought two NIB Blue Vibes from Buddies pro shop a couple weeks ago. I have one at the shop drilled waiting for me to pick up and the other is being saved. I called my pro-shop guy today and ordered the Black Vibe today. I'm picking up both Vibes on Thursday and will let you know how they compare. Both balls will have the same exact layout so I should get a good comparison.
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Post by: chitown on May 27, 2009, 03:42:31 PM
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The Vibe Onyx is stronger than any of the others with a smoother back end reaction. The Emerald was a lil longer and stronger than the ones before. There is a difference in the coverstocks but you don't want to drill them the same regardless, unless you bowl on sport or pba patterns because they will all react so similar that you wont hardly notice the difference.
I understand what your saying. However, I have had my best success drilling most of my equipment with the same layout. I let the different covers and cores separate the reactions. I also bowl on tough lane patterns during the regular league season so the differences between bowling balls are magnified.
One of the best two ball combination i've ever had was 2 blue vibes drilled with the exact same layout, one was dulled to 1000 grit and the other polished. I could find a nice line on just about any pattern I faced with these two Blue Vibes.
Post by: no300yet on May 27, 2009, 10:28:42 PM
I want a ball to go under my Solid Cell. The Cell Pearl should be ideal but since the Blue Vibe worked very good for me I am willing to give the Onyx a try. My Blue Vibe hit and carried even better than the Cell although the Cell's more forgiving. Out of the box the Blue Vibe with the polished 4000 surface was touchy until after a few games.......
Post by: chitown on May 28, 2009, 08:15:09 AM
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I would love to know how the Onyx Vibe compares to the Cell Pearl. The Cell Pearl should be stronger but I can always drill the Vibe stronger and put more surface.
I want a ball to go under my Solid Cell. The Cell Pearl should be ideal but since the Blue Vibe worked very good for me I am willing to give the Onyx a try. My Blue Vibe hit and carried even better than the Cell although the Cell's more forgiving. Out of the box the Blue Vibe with the polished 4000 surface was touchy until after a few games.......
Your in luck. I have a Cell Pearl with the pin above the bridge 5.5" from pap and MB kicked a couple inches right of thumb and no balance hole. My Black Vibe will have the same layout except for the fact it's symmetrical vs asymmetrical. I will let you know how they compare.
Post by: chitown on May 28, 2009, 11:25:12 PM
Does anyone know when the Black Vibe is being released to the distributors?
I did pick up my Blue Vibe and used it in league tonight. I'm so glad I picked up 2 NIB Blue Vibes from buddies. The ball is just an amazing piece.
A bowler could build one hell of an arsenal out Vibes alone.
Post by: themagician on May 28, 2009, 11:28:38 PM
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Post by: chitown on May 28, 2009, 11:47:53 PM
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I heard June 2nd Chitown.
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Thanks for the info Mike.
I will most likely grab two of them. I am thinking of just building an all Vibe arsenal. lol
Post by: chitown on May 28, 2009, 11:49:50 PM
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If you can get a blue vibe. DEFINITELY GET IT.. You wont regret the match up of the Onyx, Blue and Emerald.
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I might just build an all Vibe arsenal, 2-Blues, 2-Blacks, 1-Cherry and 1-Emerald. I went to league today and only brought my Blue and Cherry Vibe.
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