Author Topic: Changing surface on Vicious (Read 1453 times)

bowl868 · « **on:** August 07, 2003, 09:43:23 PM »

I find my box finish Vicious (original reactive) to be a little squirty in oil and not have the backend finish I want. I wanted it to handle oil a bit better, yet have more backend movement, somewhat contradictory, so I didn't know what surface to try. Could I dull the surface with 400 grit (for some traction in oil), then use an 800 grit polish to increase the length a bit, but increase the backend? Or is there something else I should try, I don't want to redrill it yet (stacked rev leverage). I also posted this in the coverstocks forum, but wanted to make sure I catch everyone. Thanks for any input!

Gene J Kanak · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2003, 10:05:28 PM »

Bowl,

I am experiencing a bit of deja vu in reading your problems with the Viscious. I had one drilled the exact same way and I found that it wanted to slide for 50 feet and then try to make a left turn, washing out 8 out of 10 shots. Instead of redrilling, I tried taking the shine off. The ball did read the lane earlier, but it took every bit of backend away as well. Therefore, I'm not really sure what to suggest. You'd have to ask the coverstock prep experts about the sanding and polishing regimen you suggested. However, I think that redrilling might be the best thing for you. I would suggest going with putting the pin at around 1:30 and the cg in the palm. That drilling has absolutely killed for my blade Pearl. Hope you find something that works. I wound up selling my Viscious after about 10 games because nothing seemed to make it work for me. Hope you fare better.
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Author Topic: Changing surface on Vicious (Read 1453 times)

bowl868

Changing surface on Vicious

Gene J Kanak

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