Post by: BrianCRX90 on February 17, 2007, 11:58:54 AM
For years I've been attempting to get a NIB in a 15 with this and nearly impossible. I came close on eBay but got outbid everytime. Last few times I found a used one all in good shape but some people like to do what I do and outbid at the last second. So this time I just bid and put another 5 dollars to attempt to make sure my bid. Fresh resurface and won it for 30 bucks.
Post by: greenefam on February 17, 2007, 10:57:16 PM
http://www.cheapbowlingballs.com/bowling_balls/storm/el_nino_returns.php
Post by: BrianCRX90 on February 18, 2007, 10:56:43 AM
Post by: laner7pin on February 18, 2007, 11:16:26 AM
El Nino Original from 98:
2.490 RG
.065 Differential
El Nino Returns:
2.470 RG
.052 Differential
Similar but not the same, El Nino 2000 was a particle pearl with a different core.
I had 3 El Ninos all of them were great balls (I almost bid on the 15lber on ebay recently as well).
Laner
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Post by: greenefam on February 18, 2007, 03:37:59 PM
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greenefam,
if i remember, isn't the original el nino solid? if so, it cant be a remake since the el nino returns is pearl..
The original El Nino was a solid - solid Curelyon2 which by today's standards would be a relatively mild solid. The El Nino Returns is a 1000 grit pearl with the same core. Personally I'd go with that over a resurfaced 9 year old ball. I think you will get darn close to the original's look especially with the advances in lane oils over a 9 year period.
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That El Nino Returns is not the same ball as the original. I belive it's closer to the 2000 version.
I really can't see how. An updated sanded pearl reactive as compared to a light load polished Accu-tread particle is really apples and oranges. The El Nino Gold may be a closer comparison but again it is a solid vs. a pearl. At least in this comparison they are both box 1000 grit finish.
Personally if I had a longing for an older ball (as I do with the original Eraser
) I'd either find someone hiding an new in box ball in a closet or I'd be just as happy for the company to come out with a remake (see AMF Nighthawk, Roto-Grip SD-73, El Nino Returns, etc.). The remake may not be exactly the same ball but I would venture a guess that the remake will take newer lane conditions into account much better than a used ball. Brian, I hope you are happy with the resurfaced ball I am just expressing the opinion that given a choice I'd go with the El Nino Returns.FYI, 14lb on eBay -
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Storm-El-Nino-14lbs-BIG-H-K-ORIGINAL_W0QQitemZ160077591514QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36104QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Edited on 2/18/2007 9:06 PM
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on February 21, 2007, 03:42:45 PM
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Post by: cficare068 on February 21, 2007, 11:47:23 PM
Post by: BrianCRX90 on March 08, 2007, 09:05:51 PM