Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
X FACTOR ACEâ„¢ Technical Specifications
Coverstock ACCU-Tread Pearl Particle
Weight Block RAD3â„¢ Triple Disk Technology
Ball Color Cherry/Royal/Lime
Ball Finish 1500-grit Polish
Radius of Gyration 2.52 (Low)
Differential .055 (High)
Durometer 75 - 77 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 6 (High)
Fragrance Wintergreen
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TXA
Post by: Ryan Peebles on October 11, 2004, 03:58:29 PM
I used a 4 1/2" X 2" layout on this light sixteen-pounder with nearly four ounces of top weight. I set the pin over the ring finger, RAD at sixty degrees on the VAL 3" down from the PAP. A 3/4" diameter X-hole was drilled on my axis point. This layout gave me some length and good roll with an early, yet readable breakpoint on those heavier-than-normal oil patterns.
After testing the waters for a few frames (trying different lines from the deep inside angle), I proceeded to roll a 289 game in practice (first ten with a solid 4-pin) on a freshly-oiled lane. The pin carry is tremendous on both flush and light hits... lots o'messengers! I also found the ball and drill layout to be quite versatile. I could hug the middle with speed, or I could send the ball out to the ditch and watch it boomerang back to the hole!
I don't own the Triple Xtreme, but I believe the Ace has a slight edge in terms of length in the front part of the lane. However, like the Xtreme, this ball needs oil in the heads AND the midlane to be most effective. Bag it when the track begins to dry out.
Overall, another great addition to the X-Factor family... perhaps the best one ever...
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Post by: thunder on October 11, 2004, 10:42:11 PM
I drilled mine with the pin above the bridge, 4" form my PAP, Mass bias just right og the thumb hole.
I am very impressed with Storm because this ball does everything they say it will do. I have already ordered two more to try some altered layouts.
THANK YOU STORM!
Post by: Roglen on October 12, 2004, 01:22:23 AM
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Post by: K_Korner on October 12, 2004, 11:33:29 AM
Kept this drilling, because it worked well for all X-Factor line balls.
I have posted before, so I won't go through my speed & revs.
Ball react similar to the original X-Factor, hits the same, maybe a little more arc in the back. The first night of 7 to 7 36-38 ft oil and carrydown, I really had to make the ball work. Mover left, slowed down, tried to rev it more, and had the whole lane. After 2 - 190's, I shot 259 after the move.
2nd night of the same pattern, less work involved, but I started immediately to the left about 35, crossing 15 to 5 and back. Had the whole lane, hit the pocket all night, couldn't carry the 1st game for 208, but came back with 257 and a 299. YES!!! I squeezed the 12th shot and went through the face lucky to get 9.
Recommendation - The ball needs hand to throw it, not a strokers ball in my eyes.
Still gets a B+ from me
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Post by: Pat Patterson on October 12, 2004, 01:31:49 PM
Great job STORM! Can't wait for them to top this one!
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Post by: ithrowstorm on October 25, 2004, 12:52:07 AM
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Post by: ShermDawg on October 25, 2004, 02:30:53 AM
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Post by: Remper300 on October 29, 2004, 05:21:09 PM
Now for the specifics, 15 lbs and had this ball sanded so no polish shows. That made it make the hard move to the pocket. I have the pin about 1 and a half inches about 1:30 from the ring finger. Cg about 3 and a half to 4 inches at 5:30 below the pin. RAD about 5:30 3 to 3 and one half inches below cg.
This ball is awesome and I would recommend this ball to any stroker. It seemed like the smoother I was with the ball the more powerful the ball got. Had 668 with it first shift and 717 honor match with it second shift. The lanes didn't dry out that much and carrydown was a big factor in me keeping this ball out. This ball hit much better light and made me very cocky as I was walking back after i threw the shot even though I knew it was going to hit light. I have much confidence in this ball now and I hope to keep it in the future. If you leave this ball shined you will leave a lot of clean tens and sevens for no apparent reason. I know this because a guy was throwing an ace still shined next to me and all he did was ring corners. So dull it up a bit and you will get a big reaction. This ball is playable from any angle as well. Good luck and go all in.
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Seven basic mottos of bowling:
1)Versatility leads to greatness
2)Be a man, stand up for yourself, blame the balls or the lanes
3)When you get a lucky strike, flex the big muscles of steel
4)Always have a deadeye approach to spares
5)Always have a backup plan
6)When you bowl bad and someone that wasn't there asked you how you did, just say i was bowling with a hot chick, so i bowled bad
7)Sex and bowling do go together somehow
Post by: Drillmn300 on October 30, 2004, 04:02:52 AM
Drill
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Post by: BuddiesProShopcom-Chris on November 03, 2004, 06:31:27 PM
I have quickly become a big fan of the X-Factor line. Now that I use Asymmetrical layouts I find I get the exact reaction I expect once I choose the layout for that reaction.
The Ace gives me a perfect fit between my Triple Extreme (great on heavy oil) and Triple X (great on medium oil). I find when the Triple Xtreme begins to hook a little to early that the Ace is my next ball to go to.
I also, took my ACE and scuffed it up with a grey scotch pad on the spinner. This greatly increased the overall hook, but still not as strong as the Xtreme.
Post by: CoachJim on November 09, 2004, 06:23:38 PM
3.5" pin to cg
3 1/8oz top weight
15.6 lbs.
drilled Pin above ring finger 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" with the Rad on the VAL and a 7/8" weight hole on the PAP.
I have been having a problem with over/under with my other equipment. My XXX would over under unless I fluffed it to the point where it wouldn't carry. My Fear Factor would roll so early that it would hit like a marshmellow.
This ball gets through the heads well and doesn't shoot through the break point.
It makes a hard continuous move to the pocket and responds well to wrist adjustments ie if I go more up the back of the ball it rolls earlier and doesn't over snap on the back end and if I get my hand around the side, the Ace skids a little farther and snaps harder. Some of my other equipment would still snap too hard even if I went almost straight up the back of the ball.
The carry is tremendous I have been leaving double digit 10 pins the past 3 weeks, but last night only 4 and 2 of those were in the first 5 frames when I was figuring out where and how to play the lane.
Versatility seems to be good, I was able to use this ball the whole night while others changed balls every game. I was bowling on Brunswick synthetics with a 7x7 oiled to 32ft and buffed to 42ft with a lane walker machine. Not sure what oil they use probably the cheapest. I will review it again when I throw it on different conditions.
This ball will come back from anywhere as long as you have enough side rotation and head oil to keep it from hooking too soon.
I give the Ace an "A"
Post by: Moose Nugget on November 12, 2004, 08:52:22 PM
Ball Drilled with Storm Layout #1
15 lbs, 3 oz
3.58 oz top wt
3" pin, 5 1/4" from PAP
Mass Bias in B position (5 o'clock)
Weight hole on PAP
Synthetic 38' med-heavy oil
Box condition didn't match up well with this shot. Ace tended to squirt past break wich resulted in weak hits and poor pin action. Scuffed with Grey Scotchbright and ball came to life. I am able to play anywhere on the lane with simple wrist adjustments. Have seen no sign of over-under with this ball, it has great control and is very easy to read lanes with this one. I can see this will quickly become first ball out of the bag. Another great Storm product!
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Post by: Brunswickbowler737 on November 16, 2004, 08:59:51 PM
i would give this ball a 10!!! WOW!
Post by: stormed1 on November 18, 2004, 02:19:39 AM
Post by: Turkey on November 23, 2004, 02:16:52 PM
RAD is in the strong position (position B)
This ball is truely amazing.
It seems to have the same basic reaction for everyone I have seen use it. It is a very skid/flippy ball, but a very useful one I must say. It will sit in the oil and do nothing all day long if the break point is left in the oil. All you need to do is get it to the dry, anywhere. It is so strong off the dry that I find myself playing angles I have never found myself using before. When lined up the ACE will drive and finish like non other. Very strong, powerful, and continuous backend. A normal line for me using this ball would be 20-25 with a break point out around 5 or 6.
I would definately recommend this ball to any competitive bowler looking for a skid/flip ball to use when there is a decent amount of oil.
Post by: WildLefty on November 27, 2004, 11:04:52 AM
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Post by: RMajury on November 27, 2004, 04:00:08 PM
Drilled it.. pin over and to the right of my ring finger; RAD to the right of my thumbhole. A weighthole slightly off my PAP.
I am a .. slow/medium stroker and this ball works amazing. I bowled a 5 game tournament here this afternoon and hit a 1100. It absolutely ignores the oil.. and snaps hard and continues hooking into the pocket. Definately need a dry part to launch the ball towards the pocket; and be careful of long oil patterns.. may need to bag it.
This ball is my first ball out of the bag now.. rather than my Deuce.
Another great STORM ball.
Cheers!
Post by: StormBowler13 on November 27, 2004, 06:07:28 PM
Post by: jcherin300 on December 04, 2004, 10:54:00 PM
TRUST THIS BALL.....
MY GOOD FRIEND TOLD ME TO PICK UP THE BALL, BUT I TOLD HIM THAT IAM NOT A CrankER LIKE YOU...IAM A STROKER! HE SAID I THREW A 750 RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AND IT WILL WORK FOR YOU... I THREW A 714 AND 736 RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AT 2 DIFFERENT LANES...
SO GO OUT AND PICK IT UP AND YOU WILL LOVE IT....TRUST ME
Post by: stormsupporter9490 on December 10, 2004, 07:03:35 PM
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Post by: jw300 on December 31, 2004, 10:16:14 AM
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Post by: undeadh on December 31, 2004, 12:27:16 PM
Im a stroker with a medium ball speed and very high rev. I absoutely love this ball as it goes long and hooks right back with a strong finish.This ball is also very consistent in its hooking so,YOU CAN DO NO WRONG with it.
I have played on heavy and medium oil lanes so far and the ball still works perfectly on both condiditions.I would recommend anyone who wants to increase in their average.
Keep making those balls Storm.
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Shaun
Post by: RFMovers on January 04, 2005, 02:38:46 PM
i have this ball drilled to play as my down and in shot...
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with this drilling a can play straight up down the first or through the second arrow depending on how the lanes are oily and/or broken down...on drier conditions i can move in more and swing out...but i love the reaction i get with this on synthetics because it will have a more snappy backend...on would id avg about 200 with this ball on wood and probably 210 on synthetics...even on games where id struggle for a lil bit id still manage to throw at least a 190...i cant wait to get my xtreme and have it drilled more aggresively and try to play a more open up shot on oily lanes...plus the scent is a plus but i dont thik it helps your game in any way
Post by: StormBowler13 on January 11, 2005, 07:48:26 PM
Post by: ebwkidvicious on January 12, 2005, 05:17:58 PM
In the first house, there is light-medium oil from 8 to 8, outside of that completely dry. As with most balls, if you get the Ace to those dry boards, you have an incredible breakpoint that will take down all 10 pins. I find myself swinging almost 15 boards on this shot. In the second house, there is a medium amount of oil in the middle from 7-7, outside of that has a very light layer of oil. This is the shot that the Ace has most impressed me on. Even though every board on the lane has oil on it, the Ace has no problem being able to play straight up the second arrow or swinging it from about 15 to 5.
This ball has a very consistent roll, a great preferred spin axis, and incredible hit and mix at the pin deck. The match of coverstock and core puts together a great package that is versatile to many conditions. Recently, after the ball had about 110 games on it, I noticed a lack of performance on the 2nd house shot I described above. To compensate, (being that I did not want to retire this ball that early) I had the ball dulled to 1200 grit with scotch brite, just enough to remove the storm Moonshine Polish and add a stronger grab for the ball. Since doing so, the ball has been rolling like it originally had and I bought a Recharge yesterday to compensate for the lighter oil that this ball might have too much traction for now. See my other reviews for that one. Overall, I give this ball a 9 out of 10. It lost a point only b/c I wish the surface had held up a little longer.
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Post by: punishingpins1875 on January 19, 2005, 09:55:43 AM
I was wrong this ball rolls excellent. I could obviously get length at a regional in comparison to a house shot but its great on both. I would reccommend this ball to all types of bowlers who come in my shop.
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Post by: Ryan Peebles on January 20, 2005, 02:38:58 PM
I tested the Ace on a pair that had been used by an early-morning ladies league (broken heads with carrydown). First game out of the gate I rolled 279 (solid 4-pin in the seventh frame!). Rolled this ball in league play at Harbor Freeway Lanes later the same evening, and the Ace was way too aggressive on the backend during shadow balls, despite getting some decent length and read!
Switched to the Depth Charge for a straighter trajectory and a tamer backend. After two games, I then decided to give the Ace another try, standing on 30 and aiming between 15 and 20. Finished the last game with seven strikes for a score of 246 and a respectable 659 series.
This Ace (versus the sixteen-pounder from last October) is more to my liking: better control, greater versatility, and strong pocket action from a deep inside line. Along with my Depth Charge, the Ace will provide a 1-2 punch for normal league conditions long or short.
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Behind the approaching front, the perfect Storm is about to be unleashed...
Post by: cool_kevin1029 on February 04, 2005, 09:20:35 AM
My normal house shot allows me to play from 20 to about 5 with this ball and it carries everything. In the past two months I have not thrown under 650 in league and only twice have I been under 700. My average has gone from 209 to 217 since Winter break and I mostly have this ball and alot of practice to thank for it. I give this ball a 5 out of 10 out of the box but a 9 out of 10 after getting games on it. The ball is sometimes a little hard to handle but if you can make perfect shots with this ball you will never leave much behind.
-Kevin
Post by: Carl643 on February 07, 2005, 12:15:31 PM
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Post by: bowler0821 on February 08, 2005, 05:07:43 PM
15-19 mph
Ave amount of hand
15.3
2-3 inch pin
Pin set up above the fingers to the right and cg kicked in and mass bias by the thumb weight hole as well. This ball is very nice, gets good length and revs up nicely in the mid land and hits very hard. Good for med oil if u have some dry. This is a very nice ball from storm. I give it a 7 out of 10 just somethings I think could be better great job storm.
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Not sure what to drill, drill a Storm or a Track there is no better.
Post by: blockhater on February 11, 2005, 08:19:53 AM
Both pins were at 4.5 inches from PAP with the RAD placed 2" from VAL both times, with holes on my PAP.
#1 with Pin down goes against the general trend, losing its axis rotation very quickly on encountering friction and rolling out unless there was sufficient carrydown or oil on the outer part of the lane. I couldn't get on with this ball at all and found it far too condition specific, where often I had better options in the bag to deal with those conditions anyway.
#2 with the pin above is a different story. I love this ball. I couldnt believe it was the same one! I can use a lot more surface and still see better axis retention and corresponding down lane reaction. I like to use this with 1500 or 800 + Ultimate Quick-Cut and Polish and see a very even and strong, continuous reaction on the backend.
Maybe putting the pin down on strong PSA balls is a bad idea?
Ace - great ball, just make sure you drill it right for you.
Post by: Storm289747 on February 16, 2005, 08:45:12 PM
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Post by: luvmykings on February 20, 2005, 12:16:25 AM
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Just Stormin' through!
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Post by: lincolnrw on February 28, 2005, 01:32:27 PM
THANKS TO STEVE AT LINCOLNWAY BOWLING IN YORK PA!
med to heavy oil with storm pattern #1
Post by: AceofSpades on March 05, 2005, 07:43:24 AM
UPDATE- I took my ball and had the coverstock resurfaced/refinished and it is the best thing i ever done. Before i had it done, the coverstock along my trackline was getting very worn because i had played over 350 games with the ball and it had many little nicks... afterwards the roll was very consistant and the ball looked like new with no more nicks. It rolled VERY nicely on extra heavy oil without having to go straight down the 6 board like i stated above and also held more energy when i got back into town and bowled on our crummy *cough* drier lanes haha. Ball reacts just as good as when i got it
10 out of 10
UPDATE- It has been about 2 weeks sense i got the coverstock refinished and it is back to crap... this ball refuses to hook and is my next ball to visit "The Shelf of Retirement" Great well it lasted, 10 for 10 new, 5 for 10 after my 3-4 months with it...
UPDATE- I just got this ball resurfaced AGAIN by my highschool bowling coach, he used a different method besides sanding it and such and it is EXACTLY like when i bought it, 10 for 10!
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Post by: FearTheStorm on March 05, 2005, 02:47:47 PM
Post by: Remper300 on March 07, 2005, 11:08:18 AM
This ball over the 200 games has ceratinly defined its place over the course of a 6 game night (3 league then 3 practice with college team). This ball seems to only work well in the first game to a game and a half and then the last 2 games of a six game night. I consistently shoot scores in the 240-270 range the first game, but then after that the lanes change drastically for me resulting in that I switch to my polished up super charge until games 5 and 6 in which I switch back to my ace and throw inside. The ball is still pretty versatile. In the first game on the house shot it seems to want to be outside. I usually play from 9 out to 6 with about a 15 foot loft. Then in the last two games after the lanes get too dry for the super charge, I switch back to the ace and play around 17 to 12 as the ball will hook up too much from the outside so I have to keep the ball in the inside oil as long as I can.
This ball has storm layout number 2 on it. Over the course of the 200 games it has not lost much hit on it. It takes a little cleaner ball rotation to be able to hit with a loud noise and send some messangers but I can easily make that adjustment. This ball is still not a straight players ball, I am a semi-stroker with some power loft in my game and I am forced to play a little belly with this ball even after 200+ games on it. The smell is pretty well gone.
Overall, still a pretty good ball, I would give it after 200+ games on it an 8.9 out of 10 because I can't use it after the first game until the last two in a six game set because of hit and ball reaction.
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Seven basic mottos of bowling:
1)Versatility leads to greatness
2)Be a man, stand up for yourself, blame the balls or the lanes
3)When you get a lucky strike, flex the big muscles of steel
4)Always have a deadeye approach to spares
5)Always have a backup plan
6)When you bowl bad and someone that wasn't there asked you how you did, just say i was bowling with a hot chick, so i bowled bad
7)Sex and bowling do go together somehow
Post by: Rowey on March 12, 2005, 10:10:21 PM
Post by: Mr Lefty on March 21, 2005, 10:35:30 AM
all i have to say is that this ball loves to hook and then some...its nice and smooth on the heads and will clear it with ease and starts to rev in the midlane and the moment it hits the dry spot of the lane it takes off in the other direction like a racehorse coming out of the gates and will cover a good amount of boards in a short distance which is good from extreme angle entry...the only problem is, from my experience at least, is that sometimes the ball will flip too much on the backend and will at times hit high or worse leave nasty splits...i would definitely not recommend this ball on shorter oil patterns with fresh backends as the ball would tend out to hook early and burn up once it hits the pocket...hits the pins pretty well as they seem to explode from the point of impact...some players depending on how they play may have to play around with the cover of this ball to tame its aggressive backend reaction
another great ball by storm....
overall rating 9/10
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Post by: cdschumann800 on March 31, 2005, 03:14:11 PM
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Post by: Traumatize on April 11, 2005, 12:51:04 AM
Balled is layed out pin above ring finger, I believe 4 3/4" from my axis. MB in the strong position, with a weighthole drawn 6" from my center of grip through the CG.
The Ace clears the heads exceptionally well due to the particle pearl cover. But that's about all the cover can do for the ball, in my hands. I've found with this ball, that the cores just dominates the ball in the midlane, and makes this ball early with a hook set reaction for me. I don't mind this reaction, I just find it extremely conditional in my hands. The condition that I can use this ball best on is patterns with some type of carrydown. This allows the ball to get exceptional length, with a strong reaction on the back. This is what I was looking for out of the ball on fresher conditions.
I wish I could go back and lay the ball out with the pin higher and above the bridge, with the MB just under and to the right of the thumb, to gain a little more length. I would re-drill it, but I have a friend who wants to buy it from me, and with my latest craze in MoRich balls, The Shock and Awe is right up my alley!!
Overall, the ball is great, but too conditional for me. Have seen is work for a lot of bowlers in this area, and has worked for me before just not as much as I would like. This ball hits really hard, as do most storm balls, but loves to snap tens when missed right due to the shininess of the cover. Great ball from storm, I just didn't have the layout match up with my game.
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Post by: calibowler714 on April 14, 2005, 06:35:29 PM
Hook- 8/10
Lane read- 8/10
Carry- 10/10
Two thumbs up! WTG Storm!
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Post by: Jr0630 on April 26, 2005, 08:30:09 PM
All of the other storm balls I have are excellent. Storm is da best company
Post by: Ryan Peebles on May 11, 2005, 12:31:24 PM
Got a hold of a second Ace (this time a fifteen-pounder, 3" pin, 2.6 oz. top), drilled pin above ring finger 4 7/8" from PAP, CG 3 1/2" from PAP, RAD between thumb and strong (a.k.a. a benchmark layout). I want to thank Lizcano's Pro Shop in Toledo, Ohio for drilling this ball.
I tested the Ace on a pair that had been used by an early-morning ladies league (broken heads with carrydown). First game out of the gate I rolled 279 (solid 4-pin in the seventh frame!). At my home bowling alley (Harbor Freeway Lanes in Port Clinton, Ohio) I finally achieved some goods results with the Ace in league play. I was able to play a comfortable inside line without a fear of rollout and checking up early. When there is significant carrydown on the backend, this ball will provide the necessary reaction to break the migrated oil.
This Ace (versus the sixteen-pounder from last October) is more to my liking: better control, greater versatility, and strong pocket action from a deep inside line. Along with my Depth Charge, the Ace provides me with a 1-2 punch in regular league competition.
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Post by: Jr0630 on May 14, 2005, 09:39:55 PM
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Post by: xfactorace on August 27, 2005, 05:13:05 AM
I have it drilled with the pin above the ring ringer and the RAD is to the right of the thumb with a balance hole. All I have to say is don't use it on flooded lanes. I did 2 weeks ago in a 3 free game session for the league and it didn't move at all. Last week though the lanes were on the dry side and I was playing between the 2nd and 3rd arrow and standing on the 25th board I think, 2 dots left of the middle. I was swinging it out to about 8-10 and it crushed the pocket. Even a few times I got it out to like the 5 board thinking I was gonna miss the headpin and surprisingly it came back and I struck. Great ball though. Cant wait to bowl tonight with it, I'm going for a 300, hopefully my 6th.
Post by: dinnis on October 20, 2005, 12:17:11 PM
It has a very sharp breakpoint even with a more mellow drilling and it hits very hard. I definitely carry more "mixers" with this ball than anything else I throw. Even with the sharp breakpoint, it is still a very controlable ball with good forgiveness. On several different medium oil house shots, I've been able to find a groove of 5-7 boards where I can reliably get into the pocket for strikes.
This ball is NOT good for heavy oil unless you really crank it up. I've found that it just skids right past my breakpoint. But what did you expect from a 1500-grit shined ball?
Overall I'm very happy with this ball and would give it a 9 out of 10 as a medium oil ball. I've found no reason to switch to any other ball on a range of conditions from medium-dry to medium-heavy oil.
Post by: Buckshot on October 26, 2005, 09:14:31 PM
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Post by: Bowlnrd on April 04, 2006, 02:46:42 PM
Well The first game with it was not good same bad qualitys as i'd remembered . I thought i'd try one last thing i squared up and played right down seven and bang i found out that this is where the ball should be played. I went 165 the first game then front eight the second for a 268. Then front seven for a 246. I've never seen this ball hit so well. So if your Ace is almost ready for the muck you might try this first.
Ps. The grit is 500 abralon with a light coat of polish good luck
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Post by: wible on August 25, 2006, 11:18:29 AM
Strong ball - drives to and through the pocket, doesn't know the meaning of the word deflection. Hits like it was shot out of a cannon. I'm looking forward to having some fun with this one!