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KRex1313

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Benchmark Ball Suggestions
« on: September 20, 2015, 03:11:54 PM »
I'm looking for suggestions on a new benchmark ball to get. I've been throwing an Ebonite Elevate for a few years and love it, but it's time to retire it.

I have it drilled skid flip and combined with my high rev rate and higher speed (about 16.5 mph), it's been the perfect benchmark ball for me. I can typically shoot around 10-15 at the arrows, break on 5-8, and it's in the pocket every time. Granted that's on a THS, but it's a comfortable shot to start with and gives me a good idea of what's going on, no matter what the shot is. I have stuff to swing the lane and stuff to play no hook with, but need something in between now.

That being said, what is your recommendation for a new benchmark ball? I am partial to Ebonite and Brunswick, but I'm really intrigued by Storm and Motiv lately, though I'm open to anything. Thanks in advance for the suggestions!
« Last Edit: September 21, 2015, 05:59:13 AM by KRex1313 »
High Game: 300 (x3)      High Series: 846

Current Arsenal
Motiv Forza Redline
Storm Tropical Storm
Ebonite Pursuit S
Track 400A
Brunswick Soul Mate

 

mogators

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Re: Benchmark Ball Suggestions
« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2015, 08:20:34 AM »
Good choice.  I love mine so far.  I just shot a 900 series with mine last week.  The rest of the league didn't realize we were playing no-tap though.  :)  I'll still take the 734 with 10 nine counts.  Most of those were just bad shots on my part.  Everyone else was saying how much they had to move and I moved 1 board on the left lane and 2 boards on the right all night.  Opened the league a few weeks ago with a 792 / 299.  I'm definitely buying more Motiv!  I drilled mine with the pin straight above the bridge and the cg in grip center.  Surface is at 4000.
I see you have a couple wreckers in the bag. How would you compare the redline to the wrecker oob.

Actually, my favorite Wrecker (pin down) cracked right after I got the Redline.  I guess it was mad at me.  >:( The pin up Wrecker vs the pin up Redline has the Wrecker being a little more squirty.  Basically I think the Wrecker skids more in oil and responds faster to friction.  The Redline picks up a bit more in the midlane and is smoother over all but still very strong going through the pins.  The Redline is currently stronger than the Wreckers, but they have a lot of games on them and have lost a little of their original reaction.
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Alpha Jackal
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