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bigdawgwill44

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Odyssey
« on: February 07, 2008, 08:34:05 AM »
is the Odyssey stronger than the cell?
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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2008, 04:59:35 PM »
it does have more backend reaction- more snap.
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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2008, 05:30:40 PM »
Cell is a stronger ball.  More controllable / continuous heavier oil ball.

Odyssey is a good heavier oil ball with more backend reaction than the Cell.
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golfnutFL

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2008, 09:27:31 PM »
Drilled the same I have found the Odyssey to be stronger than the Cell. More backend, handles more oil. Personally, on medium to med-heavy I prefer the Odyssey. I'm not so sure that the Cell is such a good match for me...but I'll keep experimenting.
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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2008, 09:30:57 PM »
HUH?? Your answer says one thing and then another. How can the Cell be more controllable/continuous heavier oil ball but the Odyssey a good heavier oil ball with more backend than the Cell. I am very confused by your response.

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Cell is a stronger ball.  More controllable / continuous heavier oil ball.

Odyssey is a good heavier oil ball with more backend reaction than the Cell.

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2008, 05:43:30 AM »
No comparison! The Cell is far more stronger than the Odyssey.  My Cell drilled 4 x 4 compared to my Odyssey drilled 5 x 45 degree has more backend, at least 5, maybe 10 boards more overall hook and the hitting power isn't even close.  I have never had a ball that generates the amount of revs as the Cell does with the least amount of work.
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golfnutFL

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2008, 09:22:16 PM »
Just not seeing that at all. In fact nearly the opposite, though not anywhere near 10 boards difference. I find the Odyssey handles carry down better and I also find that the Odyssey is more angular on the backend. The Cell, for me, has too much mid-lane with not enough left on the backend.

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No comparison! The Cell is far more stronger than the Odyssey.  My Cell drilled 4 x 4 compared to my Odyssey drilled 5 x 45 degree has more backend, at least 5, maybe 10 boards more overall hook and the hitting power isn't even close.  I have never had a ball that generates the amount of revs as the Cell does with the least amount of work.

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golfnutFL

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2008, 02:55:36 PM »
Drilled identically, both OOB surface. Maybe there's not enough oil, but I don't think that's the case. If you look at BTM's #'s for these balls, Cell is 10 (length), 15.5 (backend) and 52 total hook. Odyssey is 11.5, 17.5 and 54. Those numbers indicate that the Odyssey is slightly longer and snappier in the back end. Both handle oil just fine.

BTM's findings match my experiences exactly. I just don't see a bigger backend out of the Cell. Not at all! I don't dislike the Cell, it has a unique look on the lanes, but I love the matchup I have with the Odyssey. IMHO the Odyssey is stronger than the Cell.

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That's either because your not playing the Cell on long enough oil or you drilled it to start-up sooner than your Odyssey or there may be a surface difference between your 2 balls!
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bigdawgwill44

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2008, 03:24:43 PM »
would the odyssey be stronger than columbia's resurgence?
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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2008, 03:44:03 PM »
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HUH?? Your answer says one thing and then another. How can the Cell be more controllable/continuous heavier oil ball but the Odyssey a good heavier oil ball with more backend than the Cell. I am very confused by your response.


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Cell is a stronger ball. More controllable / continuous heavier oil ball.

Odyssey is a good heavier oil ball with more backend reaction than the Cell.



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Really!  You think this is a confusing statement?  I stand by it - let me try to explain a bit more.

The Cell does NOT have the same strong backend reaction of the Odyssey.  When the Odyssey makes it's turn the angle is stronger.  The Cell is a more continuous ball.  What I mean by that is that it is a strong arcing ball that 'continues' through the pins with less deflection than anything I have ever seen.

So, Odyssey has a nice strong backend (read angular) reaction.  Cell is smoother and more continuous.  I don't think that is confusing - sorry if you do.
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golfnutFL

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2008, 03:54:19 PM »
OK, but how does that make the Cell stronger than the Odyssey?

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HUH?? Your answer says one thing and then another. How can the Cell be more controllable/continuous heavier oil ball but the Odyssey a good heavier oil ball with more backend than the Cell. I am very confused by your response.


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Cell is a stronger ball. More controllable / continuous heavier oil ball.

Odyssey is a good heavier oil ball with more backend reaction than the Cell.



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Really!  You think this is a confusing statement?  I stand by it - let me try to explain a bit more.

The Cell does NOT have the same strong backend reaction of the Odyssey.  When the Odyssey makes it's turn the angle is stronger.  The Cell is a more continuous ball.  What I mean by that is that it is a strong arcing ball that 'continues' through the pins with less deflection than anything I have ever seen.

So, Odyssey has a nice strong backend (read angular) reaction.  Cell is smoother and more continuous.  I don't think that is confusing - sorry if you do.

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2008, 04:04:50 PM »
Haven't thrown the Resurgence. Judging by BTM's review the Resurgence is for heavy oil only. I think that both the Cell and Odyssey will handle nearly as much oil, be usable on medium oil conditions as well as oily, while the Resurgence may not be as versatile.

From the responses here, if you're choosing between the Cell and Odyssey, your choosing between different shot shapes; smooth arc for the Cell, more angularity for the Odyssey.

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would the odyssey be stronger than columbia's resurgence?

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bigdawgwill44

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2008, 06:05:09 PM »
would the odyssey carry too much if you are speed dominate?
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golfnutFL

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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2008, 09:23:20 PM »
I am definitely seeing MUCH more midlane with the Cell as opposed to the Odyssey. And, yes, I am seeing arcing with the Cell and more angularity with the Odyssey. Both great balls, just different looks.

Personally, I am amazed at the snap from the Odyssey....it reacts (almost) like a reactive pearl. Actually, it probably reacts most similarly to a particle pearl, except it handles more oil.

I'll keep messing with the Cell. I think I'll mess with the surface some to get a little less mid and more back.  


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Based on the #'s you provided from BTM and my own experience with both ball's that were also drilled/surfaced the same, I'd have to say that the Cell Is a continuous Arc hook through the Pin Deck ball where the Odyssey is more Skid/flip! I can nail a target with my Cell and be comfortable it's not going to Skate out or Jump early unless I give it the "Ol" fore arm hit at the bottom of the swing, so i'd say that the Cell is slightly more Mid lane with a low chance of roll-out unless you throw it on Medium light with no polish.
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Re: Odyssey
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2008, 09:31:26 PM »
What do you mean?

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would the odyssey carry too much if you are speed dominate?

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