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sutherngent

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Dimension VS Podigy
« on: December 25, 2010, 06:30:05 AM »
I currently have a Dimension...2 in pin drilled pretty much stacked leverage. Im having a hard time finding a condition to use it on. Would a Prodigy drilled something like 5 x 4 (maybe with polish) get through the heads better or should I go to 4000 with polish on the Dimension? Or perhaps leave the Dimension as is and get the Prodigy to go under it?

 

Dan Belcher

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Re: Dimension VS Podigy
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2010, 04:58:55 AM »
Do you bowl in tournaments where you would see enough oil to use a strongly drilled Dimension with surface? If so, probably not a bad idea to keep that on hand. Otherwise, why carry it around if you never use it?

Don't be afraid to play with surfaces before drilling a new ball. If you don't like the way it rolls after smoothing it out and/or polishing it, you can always change it and try something else. However, that is a pretty strong coverstock and does need a good bit of oil to get down the lane, so I imagine you'll be better off using a different ball. I don't know anything about your style, your arsenal, or what conditions you're facing, but even the Prodigy might be too much ball. Can you give us any more info like your PAP, rev rate, axis rotation and tilt, etc.?

charlest

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Re: Dimension VS Podigy
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2010, 07:01:55 AM »
With their stock surfaces, the Prodigy gets probably a half step more length with more backend than the (A new) Dimension. I assume your Dimension is somewhat used. So If anything, the Prodigy would be an alternative to the Dimension, not a step down in oil handling, unless you did polish it.

Like Dan implies, if you can't use the Dimension regularly, why bother even thinking about the Prodigy. Try some alternative (i.e. weaker) surfaces on the Dimension first. Try 4000 grit matte first. It should get more length and a little more backend, but better handle less oil than the stock surface. Next I'd suggest
1500 or 2000 grit plus a light coat of polish. This should get much more length and more backend. Last would be a re-drilling to 5x5 stacked or thereabouts.
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