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omega

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Differential
« on: January 29, 2004, 06:20:58 PM »
I would like to know how the differntial in a bowling ball, high or low would play a difference in the reaction?

 

Jeffrevs

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Re: Differential
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2004, 09:25:06 AM »
simply put, ....in theory.....a higher diff will give you more flare thus more total hook potential...in general....

SO.....for instance the Sonic line......the original and Solid have diff's of .020, the Sonic Boom has .029....the Boom will flare more, and give you a larger hook potential...
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charlest

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Re: Differential
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2004, 09:59:24 AM »
To add to what Jeffrevs said,
On a pearl, it will generally give you more backend.
On a solid, it will generally give you an earlier start to the hook cycle.
In both, it will generally hook more than a ball with lower RG differential.
The actual amount of flare and the amount you will get with any ball will also depend on the amount you rev the ball (more revs = more flare), the dullness or shine to the cover (dull balls will flare earlier and more) and the oil amount and pattern.

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