win a ball from Bowling.com
« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: X Blems  (Read 2408 times)

Shizz

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 27
X Blems
« on: May 22, 2008, 10:37:04 AM »
I have been seeing these balls all over ebay but I wan to know how good are they and whats the difference?
Logged

 

Hogsharley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3389
Re: X Blems
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2008, 10:51:19 PM »
Kinda like pot luck to what they send you. It can really cut down on the drillings. Not worth the few dollar savings IMO.
--------------------
3 holes of fun!!
Logged

Spartan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 475
Re: X Blems
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2008, 10:59:04 PM »
i recently ordered an X Blem Roto-Grip Mercury. the only thing wrong at all with it was the color-it had some almost forest green markings all around the pin. however, it had a normal pin length and specs, and rolls perfectly well. but Hogs is right-it is potluck. i just caught the luck side.
Logged

DanH78

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3913
Re: X Blems
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2008, 11:07:11 PM »
I think they fall into 3 categories

1)  Color - no affect whatsoever on reaction

2)  Very long pin (5+inches) - Nothing wrong, just need to get creative with drill pattern sometimes

3)  Low (under 2 oz) or high (over 5 oz) top weight - Same as number 2
--------------------
It IS next year!
Logged
#10

JessN16

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3716
Re: X Blems
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2008, 01:05:54 AM »
Try working with an 11.5-inch pin sometime. That's what I got when I bought a Paradigm off eBay.

Fortunately for me, my driller found a combination of layout and weight hole that both kept me legal and gave me a look I still haven't been able to duplicate with any other ball. It's in the bag every time I go to a tournament but it's not an every-shot ball.

It is potluck unless they'll tell you the specs beforehand.

Jess
Logged

n00dlejester

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3354
  • The Dude Abides
Re: X Blems
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2008, 05:32:30 AM »
I sort of want to buy one just for kicks and see what I get.  The bowling ball lottery!
Logged
"This is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules."

shelley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9655
Re: X Blems
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2008, 08:26:19 AM »
quote:
Try working with an 11.5-inch pin sometime. That's what I got when I bought a Paradigm off eBay.


Those super-long pins aren't necessarily problematic.  I'd say it's better to get an 11" pin than a 6" pin, as you can always flip the ball upside down with the 11" pin and have a 2.5" anti-pin.

I know you like your Paradigm as it's drilled, but I think you got lucky.

SH
Logged

rackattack

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 994
Re: X Blems
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2008, 12:43:35 PM »
I just got a Secret Agent X-Comp blem for $30.00 + ship from bowlingball.com. The blem turned out to be the pin is not completely round but is distorted on one edge.Specs were 2.5 top and 2.5 pin. A steal in my opinion.
--------------------
It's all about the X  

   
 


Edited on 5/23/2008 12:45 PM
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »