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TJFreaky24

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Need help with something
« on: December 26, 2004, 06:46:05 AM »
I'm currently unsure about what to do with my arsenal. I'm pretty strict about staying with Track equipment. What I have right now is a Track Freak, and a Track Hexplosion. I also carry my first ball. A cheap 14 pound polyester ball, which is drilled conventional. The drill in the polyester ball is so different than that of my other balls. I have considered getting it plugged and redrilled fingertip for help with 10 pins. The ten is certainly an issue for me. I only pick about 50% of them that I leave. The problem with plugging and redrilling this ball is it will probably cost me somewheres aroud 30 bucks to do so, and the ball has a million games on it. I figured instead of paying that amount of money for a beat up old ball, I would pick up something plastic to shoot at the 10 with. The best and cheapest option through my pro shop appears to be the Hammer big blue spare. I can pick one of these up drilled for about 58 dollars. This is where the problem arises. I also have an opportunity to pick up a Freak A Zoid for around 70 bucks used. I have wanted the FAZ since it came out, and am unsure what to do. I usually see Medium oil conditions, where my Freak is too strong. At some point, I will probably get both, but can only afford to get one right now. What do you guys think?
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Edited on 12/26/2004 4:17 PM

 

TJFreaky24

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Re: Need help with something
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2004, 03:22:44 PM »
DWilliamson,
It could be a problem with armswing or mechanics or such, however I do not struggle with any other spares really aside from the 10. Most of the time, If I throw my Hexplosion or Freak at the ten, It will go perfectly at the 10, and then hook just a bit and miss it by a matter of inches. If throwing the plastic, the improper fit makes it upredictable. When throwing that, I miss it left by 10 boards or drop it in the channel.
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charlest

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Re: Need help with something
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2004, 03:50:09 PM »
you will leave a 10 pin no matter what strike ball you are throwing. It is best to have every ball feel as close in grip and pitches as possible. With these 2 ideas in mind, I'd strongly suggest getting a permanent plastic spare ball. (FYI you will be VERY far ahead of the game if you learn to shoot all spares with the plastic ball. I do mean ALL. just a suggestion, but a strong one.)
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