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Zach M

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Agent or Shift?
« on: May 05, 2008, 04:22:14 PM »
Just looking for a little advice. Which ball would fit best under my Special Agent for the PBA experience league I will be joining? I am a high tracker with medium speed that likes to play quite straight, primarily up second arrow. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks,

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Re: Agent or Shift?
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2008, 09:52:05 AM »
There isn't a "better" one...it depends on what motion you want, what pattern you will be playing on...and what layout you utilize.

The Agent is more angular than the Shift...if that helps.
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Re: Agent or Shift?
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2008, 12:14:22 PM »
i have seen the shift thrown by a higher speed -higher rev guy and it just screams back on the backend. i always thought the agent line was more even arcing than the shift line, but i could be wrong.
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Russell

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Re: Agent or Shift?
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2008, 04:56:21 PM »
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i have seen the shift thrown by a higher speed -higher rev guy and it just screams back on the backend. i always thought the agent line was more even arcing than the shift line, but i could be wrong.
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It completely depends on layout and ball roll.  I have had just about all of both lines, and IMO the Agent is by far the most angular.  The asymmetrical balls pick up the midlane a little more overall, and have a slightly more controllable breakpoint.
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Re: Agent or Shift?
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2008, 09:45:05 PM »
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Re: Agent or Shift?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2008, 06:24:33 AM »
from what i see, agent more angular and more backend

the shift is smooth and predictable
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