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Greg T

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I need honest.....
« on: October 06, 2007, 03:40:06 PM »

 opinions on the longevity of the MoRich coverstock. I'm looking at the LevRG and wanted to know about reaction loss, coverstock death etc.


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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2007, 11:51:42 PM »
There Brunswick covers, so it'll probably out last you(not that's saying much)
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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2007, 12:04:47 AM »
I had almost the whole line once (Ravage, Sahara, WMB, Shock & Awe, Total Shock & Awe), and not one of them ever died on me! My LevRG is still going as strong as the day I bought it. In fact, I'm trying it at 500 grit tomorrow just to see what it does.
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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2007, 07:50:48 AM »

 As many of you have probably read, I have had nothing but trouble with Ebo. Although I must say, they make the best balls ever to mach my game. I absolutey love the hit carry and raction when I first get the ball. After 20 to 25 games they become spare balls. I cant keep buying 5 new balls every year. My limit has been reached.

 I know MoRich used Big B covers, and the problem I have with that is I could never find a Bi B ball that I could use, and I've tried many. I am hoping it was a core mismatch for me and that MoRich will solve both of my problems. Nobody cleans their equipment any better than I do, and I dont mind buying a new ball every year, given that it will last the year.



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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2007, 08:36:12 AM »
Greg, I see this in the Morich forum, but have you tried Visionary or Lanemasters yet ?



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 opinions on the longevity of the MoRich coverstock. I'm looking at the LevRG and wanted to know about reaction loss, coverstock death etc.


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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2007, 10:34:11 AM »
Love the LevRG. I have had no longevity issues with a Hook or Revs, clean them regularly, no tracking or loss of reaction in more than 100 games with both.


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 opinions on the longevity of the MoRich coverstock. I'm looking at the LevRG and wanted to know about reaction loss, coverstock death etc.


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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2007, 11:01:22 AM »
Like pnj said look into Visionary. Covers are easy to alter and last incredibly well.

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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2007, 11:07:31 AM »
JMO........since I use them both and NOT a knock on MoRich.  Try a Visionary or a LM/L ball.  They both are the longest lasting pieces I have seen to date.
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2007, 11:31:23 AM »
Tested 4 Lanemaster balls for a pro shop a year or so  ago. It was right when the Kong came out. Balls tested were a Kong, AP2, Masterpiece and NS2. My average went from 234 to 228 while testing these balls for 4 weeks. Once I quit testing above 4 balls, it went back up to almost 231. I had the front 10 once with the Kong and a 290 with the NS2. My experience was cover stock adjustment was impossible. We put all 4 balls in the haus machine due to ball return damage. Even the diamond wheels would not cut into the surface of any of the balls. All it did was knock the polish of the balls and killed them. We were able to get the Kong reaction back, but the other 3 were DOA. I liked all 4 balls out of the box, but none performed for me as well as MoRich bowling balls perform. No knock on Lanemasters, but MoRich is the better ball in my opinion and my award scores and average back it up!

Maybe Lanemasters lasts longer than MoRich, maybe not. I would never sacrifice performance for durability! When it comes to bowling ball performance, MoRich is KING!!!

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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2007, 11:53:53 AM »
I have nothing against Morich. Matter of fact I want to try Morich at some point.

But if you ask around it is unanimous that VBP's last. I just sold a Charcoal Ex to Spike2112 (who just did a review on it) and it is like new condition. And that is after I used it as my first ball for about 3 years and that was 2 years ago. I don't keep track of total number of games but I have friends that use VBP exclusively and he is still throwing a new release of the Green Gargoyle (before USBC stamp on ball).

I threw it out as an option for a member who is reluctant due to past history of ball "death", and I have not only never seen it with VBP, but never heard of it. Good luck with which ever you choose.
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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2007, 12:07:25 PM »
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Without care, how many Games will your beloved *INSERT BALL COMPANY HERE* last?


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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2007, 12:17:43 PM »
Greg,

Bottom line, MoRich covers are/were made by Brunswick and Columbia; they are no better or worse than Ebonite covers. Some  Ebo may absorb at a higher rate than other manufacturers.

In today's environment, all balls MUST be cleaned IMMEDIATELY after use and before putting them back into the bag. That is the only way they will last. All will need some kind of treatment in the 50 - 250 game range, depending on many factors: dullness of surface, amount of oil bowled upon, rev rate, roughness of the lane surface, etc.

I'd venture a guess that most balls can last 500 - 1500 games, if properly cared for.

I agree with several others here that Visionary and Lanemasters are the standouts, the longest lasting and most durable with the least care necessary, but they still need to be cared for.

Cmoore,

I am sorry you had a problem with your Haus machine. I can change the surface on any Lanemasters/Legends balls with my home spinner with sandpaper, Abralon or if necessary, Trizact pads. The hardest to do so far was the Masterpiece, a resin pearl; I needed to use Trizact on it to get a ball reaction change. Most times, I have found that polish or sandpaper make significant changes to the ball's reaction.

Sorry also that you were not able to use Lanemasters balls to keep your avg. at 234; I guess you needed the backend help from the MoRich cores to do that. I wish I could average 230. Congratulations. That's impressive anywhere.

MoRich may be King for you, just not for everyone.
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Re: I need honest.....
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2007, 12:38:03 PM »
I would like to start of by saying I have a shock and awe. No issues with any loss of hook or carry. It has about 200 games on it. I also have a total nv by ebonite with probably pushing 350 games on it now. I have a home made rejuvenator to get the oil out. After 50 or so games I pull all the oil out and resurface it and it is like new again. The total nv was my first ebo high performance ball I had been using storm and brunswick until I was pursuaded to get the nv. From my experience I like ebonite alot better then the brunswick balls I have had. The fury for me was awesome for 50 games then it started to die I would pull the oil out and it wouldnt be much better. I tried the shock and awe by morich and I didnt even rejuvenate it til probably 150 games and I only did that to see how much oil was in it. It had a ton but was still hooking like a new ball before i rejuvenated it. Morich has awesome carry for me and rolls great. Maybe the coverstock is made at brunswick but the core makes it a better ball then brunswick to me I love morich and will definetely be getting another shortyl probably the lev myself
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2007, 01:38:58 PM »

 I appreciate the replies, but PLEASE, save your breath about maintenence. I have been over this a million times and will repeat that NOONE takes any better care of equipment than I. Period. So, that part is out of the equation. I find it verty hard to believe that ALL bowling balls die after 25 games, so this too is out of the equation.

  I have not tried Lanemasters. In fact, the only balls I have thrown in 10 years is Ebo, with one Strike Zone thrown in that was an absolute piece of crap for my game. Useless. All I'm looking for is the reaction, long and strong snap, of the Ebo with the capability of lasting at least a season.

  I have just put holes in a NM Beat'N and will throw it on Wednesady. I will be looking for one more ball this year to compliment the reaction I get from that. I won't know what reaction this is until I throw it.


                 


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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2007, 03:06:01 PM »
They are amazing quality, definatly pick the LevRG up, it will last you a long time..
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