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chun914

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Surface adjustment
« on: October 30, 2007, 03:35:17 AM »
Would like some inputs on the surface adjustment on the Awesome Revs

Currently have the Revs at 400 grit to handle heavy oil. But then drilled a LevRG ( box finish ). Now the LevRG is excellent on heavy oil. Planning to adjust the surface of Revs to use after the LevRG.

Both ball drilled 'Sharp Break Point".

What surface should i go.  600 grip + polish , 400 + poilsh?

 

Dan Belcher

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Re: Surface adjustment
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2007, 03:31:48 PM »
What spot in your arsenal do you want the Revs to fill now?  If you want it to roll up a little earlier on medium-heavy oil, you can use a lower grit abralon finish, or if you want to use it on medium you can try something polished, or a straight 2000 abralon surface, for example.  I left my Revs at the box finish for playing a small swing into the dry on a medium oil house shot, or moving left when they're broken down but with a lot of carrydown on the back.

(For what it's worth, for any bowling ball, I'm a big fan of unpolished surfaces between 1000 and 4000 grit for almost anything other than an outright flood when there's still some head oil, I usually only break out something polished after a couple of games)

chun914

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Re: Surface adjustment
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2007, 08:50:49 PM »
Is the grit of abralon pad same as the normal sandpaper.
Is a 2000 abralon same a 2000 wet sandpaper?

J_Mac

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Re: Surface adjustment
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2007, 09:00:01 PM »
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Is the grit of abralon pad same as the normal sandpaper.
Is a 2000 abralon same a 2000 wet sandpaper?


Yes and no... I feel that abralon leaves a "softer" finish due to it's fabric substrate and foam backing.
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Surface adjustment
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2007, 08:36:41 AM »
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Is the grit of abralon pad same as the normal sandpaper.
Is a 2000 abralon same a 2000 wet sandpaper?


Yes and no... I feel that abralon leaves a "softer" finish due to it's fabric substrate and foam backing.


I found that there are recognizable reaction differences between different sanding products - I found Abralon pads to leave a very aggressive surface when freshly applied, but the effect wears out quickly. In fact, even between a fresh Abralon pad or one that has already seen some balls will IMHO make a difference.

Anyway, I'd also suggest experimenting with the material you have at hand. To fit the Revs "under" the LevRG, I'd also suggest a high grit sanded surface as a first trial, and then just see what happens - if the ball fits the gap and if it reacts well to your game.

Sometimes you have to make fine tweaks or take different approaches to get things right - it took me 4 surface setups (inl. OOB) to get my Awesome Finish where I wanted it on the lane, and to fit my personal needs and style
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