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vkowalski1970

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715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« on: March 01, 2011, 07:06:29 AM »
How do these compare to each other?

 

I have a 715T drilled 65x4.5x30 as my heaviest oil ball, Im thinking about getting another ball before Reno....

 

How would these fit in my arsenal?

 

 


 

 

 

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Darkness Falls

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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2011, 01:44:07 PM »
There really isn't a comparison. The nano is hands down the strongest damn thing I've ever seen. I have the taboo, love the taboo, shot 300 w/the taboo.. The nano.. is leaps and bounds over it. Pin down the nano flips MUCH harder on the backend than my taboo w/pin up drilling. Damnedest thing i've ever seen. Its a motion like no other. I honestly feel like i'm throwing on old 26ft pattern wood lanes from back in the day when throwing the nano on a heavy 42ft shot. It really is that large of a difference.



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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2011, 03:43:33 PM »
 Darkness hits the nail square on the head. I have the 715 and nano and several of my teammates have the taboo. No comparison. Not even close.

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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2011, 07:05:54 PM »
Yeah, the Nano is much stronger than the 715T, which is stronger than the Taboo.

 

However, while the Nano is amazingly strong (just like the Invasion and the Theory) you are hardly ever going to run into enough oil to warrant it coming out of the bag except in that rare occassion you find the "great flood." Maybe someone can offer their insight on how it the Nano does with polish, because I know how many people love the Anarchy once they put a weaker cover on that super strong core. I would also suggest reading Riggs ball review on his weaker drilled Nano. Lastly, I would point out how labor intensive the Nano is, in terms of the required surface prep if you are able to use it regularly. Personally, for this reason alone, and the impending ball death, I'd look elsewhere if I was going to pay that much for a ball. If you want something strong that isn't going to die on you I'd go with a Marvel, 715T, or Taboo.

 

I should note that I don't mean response as a knock on storm equipment, but I am just not a fan of the "supercovers" because just like heavy load particle balls or the previous generations of Ebonite super soakers you are rarely ever going to encounter enough oil to warrant them...and overall the average bowler isn't going to get the proper lifespan out of a ball like that for the price paid....Storm should be smarter at protecting their brand than releasing a ball like the Nano. Oh well, the ball is selling like hotcakes, but I worry about the long term implications.

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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2011, 07:32:54 PM »
Impending ball death? I like how this ball has been out for a week and you label it, lol. All balls eventually die, anyone that knows bowling knows this. Typically stronger the ball, less life... but not always. Great thing about that 9/10 times you can rejuv the ball, (remove oil/resurface) bada bing back to normal. I wouldn't jump the gun on the ball death and difficult upkeep quite yet. With high end performance, especially great high end performance comes the cost of actually taking care of your equipment. I personally keep a steady upkeep on all my equipment. Maybe I just enjoy cleaning my balls, :)



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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2011, 07:53:30 PM »

ccrider....
I really like your signature quote. It is about the best one I have seen for a while.

 


Most things we like, we don't need. Most things we need, we don't like. Don't confuse your likes with your needs. 

I believe we should think about this quote when we buy a new bowling ball. I will predict that many don't.             

I also agree with the information that MrPerfect left on his post. Most bowlers want advice but it just goes over their heads and buy the most hook that money will buy. I know for a fact the Nano hooks and polish don't change it that much either.

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ccrider

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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2011, 08:49:48 PM »
Thanks Joey,

 

One of my originals that I actually remembered long enough to write down.

 

CC


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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 10:41:04 PM »
so... taboo or Nano????

 

wich is the best reacction on heavy oil?

 

:) 

 

I try the infection for the heavy oil, but doesnt work good, my virtual energy have a better reaction.

 

So i need one for the heavy oil, taboo or nano? 


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Re: 715T vs Taboo vs Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 05:52:21 AM »

 



ML_BOWLER wrote on 3/21/2011 10:41 PM:
so... taboo or Nano????


 


wich is the best reacction on heavy oil?


 


:) 


 


I try the infection for the heavy oil, but doesnt work good, my virtual energy have a better reaction.


 


So i need one for the heavy oil, taboo or nano? 


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If it is true heavy oil than the Nano hands down. However, with the proper surface adjustment you can use the Taboo on the heavy and many other patterns. Due to its versatility I would go with the Taboo. If you are looking for a condition specific ball go with the Nano.