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wkf0908

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New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« on: March 21, 2009, 06:36:36 PM »
http://www.rotogrip.com/products/balls/ball.asp?ballid=94

The CAMâ„¢ (Controlled Axis Migration) core was developed using three alternating ellipses. Each ellipse is positioned strategically along the x-axis and then rotating the middle ellipse perpendicular to the y-axis. This gives us constant imbalance or differential as the ball is travelling down the lane and migrating towards its preferred spin axis. In simple terms, this means more consistent hook from start to finish.

The final element to the equation was coverstock. The Cyto-Xâ„¢ pearl reactive coverstock is the first of its kind. We are using an enhanced blend of reactive material with interference mica to develop a high surface topography or texture (Ra). This translates into a pearlized ball having the same surface texture as a solid in the oil, but with the performance characteristics of a pearl reactive down the lane. The bottom line is this is a revolution!


EMPIRE?Ball Facts
Coverstock      : Cyto-X?Pearl  Reactive  
Weight Block    : CAM?Core
Ball Color      : Black / Gold / Red
Ball Finish     : 1500 Polished
Durometer       : 73 - 75 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential : 7+ Inches (High)
Weights         : 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# REM

EMPIRE?Ball Dynamics
Ball Weight    Radius of Gyration    Differential    Mass Bias Diff.
16#                 2.5                 0.048            0.011
15#                 2.5                 0.055            0.012
14#                 2.55                0.046            0.01
13#                 2.6                 0.032            0.011
12#                 2.6                 0.032            0.007


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Buddy Christ

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Re: New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 03:09:53 AM »
That core looks sweet!

Definitely picking one up if I can find one.
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Dave_in_Rio_Rancho

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Re: New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2009, 06:14:29 PM »
I wondered when a new International ball would show up - nice - you know I usually check Roto Grip's site every day, I miss a week and they change almost all the International line - LOL

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agroves

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Re: New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2009, 06:19:28 PM »
Looks like a Trauma Recovery color wise.

TheDude

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Re: New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2009, 07:51:11 PM »
Very interesting. sounds like there testing new tech in international waters.
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Re: New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2009, 03:30:19 PM »
Also a possibility./

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Very interesting. sounds like there testing new tech in international waters.
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Actually it is probably them trying to recoup development costs on something that "failed" in development.  In other words when trying to design a new ball they had an idea of what they wanted a core to do.  They came up with and tested several designs.  One of those designs was the CAM core.  Another was the Cell core.  Cell core won.  CAM core was shelved.

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LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Edmonton, Alberta. -Located inside Ed's Rec Room.(WEST ED MALL)
Keep them honest!

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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shops
LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Keep them honest!

Ebay store updated very often: http://stores.ebay.com/gumby3170?refid+store

dizzyfugu

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Re: New Core, New Coverstock====>EMPIRE
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 10:03:24 AM »
Another option is that they simply use production material from other ball lines/for other brands and combine it with shelved or re-animated cores.

AFAIK, Brunswick has done so (well) in the past years, and also tested coverstocks on the international balls before they made into "normal" production.

The Empire looks cool, though, very high differential at 15 lbs., this thing should be moving well when drilled to go long and flip
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