Author Topic: Shock and Awe (Read 2269 times)

Mayhem · « **on:** January 29, 2006, 04:06:28 AM »

Few weeks ago I picked up a Shock and Awe. Absolutely love the ball reaction and carry. First Morich ball I have tried. I was wondering if anyone out there who has one tried the TS&A and S&D also and how they compared to it. Ball reaction and carry.

Thanks

jdhaze · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2006, 09:29:33 PM »

Ive been looking at the SA for a bit and wonder how you feel it handles carry down and are you able to play a deep line with it. I use a Smoking Inferno mostly but would like a ball that is a little more agressive and wont be squirty playing across the middle or when there is a lot of oil carrydown from open bowling.

thanks
JD

Mayhem · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2006, 01:35:12 PM »

I recently started bowling again. I took 8 yrs off so I can only compare with a few balls at the moment. Im using a One and the S&A. I also have a smokin inferno but I got it used and dont like the way it rolls. With the Smokin if it hits any carrydown it doesnt react and jumps way too much when it hits the dry. About 99% of the time Im using the S&A. I can use it on just about any condition. It comes in a little late with carrydown but still playable. Mine was drilled with the pin 4" from PAP and the MB 4 1/2". I used it in the OOB finish and liked it but I get a better reaction and carry with polish on it. As far as carrydown is concerned, it reacts better than my One does.

purduepaul · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2006, 01:56:13 PM »

Since I have a Shock and Awe a TSA, a SD and a One I will respond to my thoughts on this.

The shock and awe for me is pin above the ring finger mass bias in my strong position. TSA is pin under ring mass bias strong, SD pin under bridge mass bias strong. and the one is pin at a 45 degree angle above my ring finger mass bias in the strong.

I am anywhere from 16-20 mph and medium revs on the ball. I think the shock and awe and the one are in a seperate category from the SD and TSA. The shock and awe and one are meant for medium/medium heavy oil and the TSA and SD for heavy oil conditions. I think my Shock and Awe personally has about the same distance as my one but my one is a ton more angular to the pocket than my Shock and Awe is. It ranks in angularity below my one but above my fired up depending on the shot. My TSA reads the midlanes sooner due to the drilling than my SD however my Seek and Destroy is a TON more angular and produces around 5 boards more overall hook than my TSA. the TSA is a lot more of an arc ball than either the SD or the SA. I have messed with the cover on the TSA but still lack the angularity I desire on heavier conditions.

Just my two cents
Paul

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Mayhem · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:05:19 PM »

Thanks for the input Paul

kmanestor22 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2006, 04:24:07 PM »

I've tried both the TS&A and the S&D. Both balls required some sort of adjustment because they rolled so early. The TS&A I took to a 800 matte finish and added a flare reducing weight hole. The S&D I drilled exactly like Mo Pinel himself told me to drill it (Pin 3-3/8, cg 3-1/2) I also used a flare reducing hole on that. Both balls are phenomenal once you get them to roll correctly. The S&D is everything it is suppose to be, very angular for a particle.
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BowlinStr8t · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2006, 11:11:05 PM »

I'd have to agree the TSA reads the mids sooner than the S&D. The TSA is more of an arc and the S&D is more angular. The S&A is more of an all-around ball for me. It doesn't do anything really crazy just knocks over pins.
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Mayhem · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:33:00 PM »

Any of you guys try the Sahara? Wondering how it compares to the S&A

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2006, 02:32:05 AM »

I have a S&A and tested a friend's Sahara. Very different balls. The S&A (see ym review) is very angular for me, for medium to medium-oily conditions. A killer ball. The Sahara I tested was not drilled for my style, but it was much tamer. It has the Punisher coverstock from Brunswick which gives very good length on medium-dry conditions. But the core is very strong! When it kicks in, it makes the Sahara turn violently. Yes, it is a ball for "dryer" conditions, with exceptional carry, but be sure to drill it for length and not too aggressive, or you will never ever get it to the pocket. It is NOT a dry lane ball, definitively, medium-dry to medium is best. I am planning now to get one and have it drilled like my S&A, as a 2nd ball out of the bag when the S&A burns up.
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Mayhem · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2006, 07:51:23 AM »

Thanks Dizzy

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