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JS

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Question on Psycho vs. Emerald
« on: October 02, 2008, 03:20:17 AM »
I have drilled up an Emerald for my son with pin over bridge which is about 5" from his pap.  He is more rev dominant and is currently bowling in the collegiate sector which has been on the drier side for him.  The Emerald is his "dry lane" ball so he gets some length out of it but when it hits friction it makes a left turn.  I was up at the pro shop last night and they suggested the Psycho saying that with the same drill it would get similar length but would not be as aggressive on the back.  It would give him more of a controllable arc rather than a hard snap.  I'm looking for any real world comparisons or any other suggestions.  Thanks for any insight you can provide.
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Fatboy8

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Re: Question on Psycho vs. Emerald
« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2008, 11:29:41 PM »
I haven't thrown the Emerald, but my Cherry is alot stronger than I thought it'd be.

The Psycho I don't think is what you'd want to go to. It's a pretty strong ball, and has alot of backend.

IMO, I'd choose the Rayzr. Excellent ball with length and carry. This ball still hits very hard with the pancake block/reactive cover. This ball is a must have.
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Re: Question on Psycho vs. Emerald
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2008, 05:38:32 AM »
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How odd that once the Emerald came along, everyone forgot completely about the Cherry and the Blue Vibe! (And I'm not talking about JS here.)

The latest and the greatest is the only ball that's good enough, folks???

And then many of complain that manufacturers bring out too many balls? That's because you only buy the latest and greatest. Caught in a whirlpool of your own making. Shame on you.
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The emerald is that good, and I'm a HUGE fan of the blue vibe.
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It's good but it's strong enough that it's different from both the Cherry and the Blue. Different ball reactions for different uses. No, it's not that good, as amply demonstrated by JS's son not being able to use it on drier conditions even with a weak drilling. And, make no mistake, this kid is talented. I've seen how he can adjust, with just one ball, better than about 90% of the men in most scratch leagues. So the ball has its place but it does NOT replace the Cherry or the Blue.
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cheech

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Re: Question on Psycho vs. Emerald
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2008, 09:55:02 AM »
"he goes to cornell university in ithaca"

cool im originally from rochester.

and is the green vibe stronger overall than the cherry?
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Re: Question on Psycho vs. Emerald
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2008, 03:35:59 PM »
yes it overall stronger than cherry
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