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BrooklynSlop

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Trifecta POLISHED?
« on: February 15, 2006, 12:39:28 AM »
Has anyone tried to polish a Trifecta? What were the results? What other ball would you compare the reaction to?

I now have 2 of these (LOVE this ball); one is drilled stronger (stacked leverage) and the other is drilled a bit weaker (pin over bridge, mb next to thumb). I haven't had a chance to throw the stronger drilling just yet, so I'm going to "A&B" them both in the out-of-box state to see how different they are, but I know that a coverstock adjustment might be in order.

Also, if you have polished it, would you suggest I polish the stronger drill or the weaker one?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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BrooklynSlop

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Re: Trifecta POLISHED?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2006, 01:49:41 PM »
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Re: Trifecta POLISHED?
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2006, 06:20:37 AM »
Thanks for the reply and all the PM conversations, rwt. Very helpful.

Anyone else?
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Trifecta POLISHED?
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2006, 06:30:20 AM »
During 2005 AMF Weber cup a player from UAE made it to the semifinals with a polished Trifecta, pin under bridge. A high-end tweener in style, I'd say. Condition must have been medium to oily.

The ball reaction was much like rwt3002 describes - very good length, and then a late but rather sharp arc to the pocket - probably the asym. RG influence. Knowing friend's Trifecta with OOB finish, a dramatic change in recation and appearance. The polished one was the first Trifecta that really looked good to me!

If you can get a tape of that tournament you can see the ball in some games in real life with this particalar setup.
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jdhaze

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Re: Trifecta POLISHED?
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2006, 10:57:36 PM »
Did polishing up the Trifecta hurt how it handles carry down?  Mine is also drilled stacked with pin over the ring and its not finishing as strong as I would like.  Im a med speed, med rev low-med track stroker. Im wondering if polishing it up would retain some of the energy, but this is the ball I go to when there is a lot of carry down and I dont want to undermine that.

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Re: Trifecta POLISHED?
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2006, 12:30:56 PM »
A friend of mine in my league has one polished.  He hooks the ball a ton.  He is also left handed.  His avg is about 230.  He hated the ball a first until he polished it.  I watch him throw in on Monday. The ball got through the heads really good with a hard backend snap.  So if you want skid flippy polish it.  If you want a mild reaction take the ball up to 1200 or 1500.
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Edited on 3/8/2006 1:27 PM