Author Topic: What ball to compliment a Sonic X Pearl? (Read 1404 times)

mumzie · « **on:** January 25, 2006, 02:18:56 AM »

I find I am using my Sonic X more and more around here - as the oil shortage continues. I really like the ball, but I need a "go to" ball - because sometimes the Sonic X is just too strong...

I like Roto Grip - but since the 1970's, have only had the one ball. Any suggestions about something that will be a little weaker than my Sonic X?
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Jeffrevs · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:52:18 AM »

Hows the Sonic X drilled mumzie?
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ROTONW · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2006, 04:50:38 PM »

The Mercury is ball of choice. If you have any questions just ask Rich or Gary at Valley we have drilled up a few of them.

Rich

charlest · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2006, 05:26:41 PM »

please explain how the Mercury can be made a FULL degree weaker in oil handling ability than the sonic-x pearl??
i mean besides polishing it to 10,000 grit and putting the pin in the track. not even sure that would do it.
sorry for the sarcasm, but i just can't grasp this.
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mumzie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2006, 05:35:35 PM »

I dont' know that much about RG equipment, but I did notice a whole bunch of Mercurys going back into the bag about the time my Sonic X came out. Unfortunately, I only saw the bags - not the guys who were using the equipment, so I couldn't ask what they went to.
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ROTONW · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2006, 05:55:15 PM »

I agree with Ryan the Mercury is weaker than the Sonic X. I would guess charlest has not thrown both balls.

Rich

charlest · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2006, 06:17:54 PM »

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I agree with Ryan the Mercury is weaker than the Sonic X. I would guess charlest has not thrown both balls.

Rich

Beg pardon!
I have the Sonic-X pearl; already on my 2nd drill. Had the Sonic-X solid too, and will be seeing a friend's Mercury soon. The cover on the Mercury is not weaker and the core on the Mercury has larger Rg differential than the Sonic-x. I just don't see it ... yet.

I'm inclined agree with Mumzie: The Sonic can probably be a goto ball when the Mercury is too early or too much.
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StrikeMonster · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:08:25 PM »

I hear the spare tire is weaker.

StrikeMonster · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:10:42 PM »

Roto Grip's parent company Storm has the Red Sparkle Hit, that's definitely weaker than the Sonics or Mercurys.

mumzie · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:25:51 PM »

I have a Dry/R - it's pretty weak. But on not quite dry lanes, it's hit leaves something to be desired. I was hoping that RG would have something - but since disagreement seems to be the only agreement on this thread, I guess I'll look somewhere else.

Thanks to the guys who were honestly trying to help - maybe the Mercury will work - I'll talk to a guy I know here who's on RG staff - next time I see him.
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Leftyhi-trak · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:36:50 PM »

Spare Tire or Dynothane Barrage

Wilbert · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:42:55 AM »

I have used a Sonic X, but not the Mercury. Looking at the information available, the Sonic X may have a stronger backend than the Mercury. So in that sense the Mercury would be a little weaker from the Sonic X. If you truely want to step down from the Sonic X you may have to go to a reactive ball with pancake weight block. If you want a two piece core you could try to find a discontinued Monster Slay R.

Raven829 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2006, 05:48:25 PM »

Mumzie-
I got a Mercury punched up today. I didn't get to throw it too much, but I've got an idea now. I never had a Sonic X, so I cannot compare the 2. What I can tell you is that the Mercury has very good length, and a hard backend. It wasn't a snappy reaction. I was suprised by the amount of hook it had on the backend. These of course are initial observations after just 1 game with it. The hit and roll reminds me of a ball that should cost twice as much...the hit is outstanding. I had it drilled 5.5x4, no weight hole.

Don

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