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Rock77

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A little help please
« on: April 02, 2004, 10:19:50 PM »
Ok, I have 2 questions regarding my Track equipment.

1. What is the factory grit and finish on the Voodoo?? I am thinking of dulling it to 600 but just in case I dont like the reaction, I wanna be able to restore it back to factory.

2. I am going to be drilling up my Super Freak. I have been dying to get this ball again. I had it once but needed the money so I sold it. In any case, this is my favorite Morpheus core ball. Anyway, I am obviously going to drill it for heavy oil. I was thinking of using pin placement #3 and mb placement #3 under the low track section on the drill sheet. Will this drill work well for me?? Specs are in my profile.

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Re: A little help please
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2004, 07:26:18 AM »
Hi Rock77,

As I mentioned before in another thread about trying to make balls do something they're not supposed to, taking the VooDoo to 600 is another case.  This ball isn't meant to be sanded to that degree.  It may last temporarily but it should shine up pretty quick and you'll lose the friction that the 600 created and your reaction will change.  What are you looking for is the real question.  Based on your profile, you are missing a strong resin to polished particle.  Is this the gap you're trying to fill?  

In regards to the SuperFreak, the layout you mentioned will produce very early revs for you with little backend. It's actually more of a hook/set layout but since you have a lower track, it will help offset some of the natural length that you create.  However, assuming your pap is correct, this may not be too bad a layout as it will rev up and having the mb in val also helps pull you up in heavy oil due to your lower track.  Hope this helps...
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Re: A little help please
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2004, 03:39:42 PM »
Thanks Rick,

As for the Strong Resin/Polished Particle area, I am going to be purchasing a Crash this week and am looking to pick up a Triple Threat. Will these balls fit in properly with what I already have??

Keep in mind I am looking to go back completely to Track which means that I will eventually be getting rid of the V2 particle and the Zone pro. Thanks again.
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Re: A little help please
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2004, 10:35:10 PM »
Hi Rock77,

The Triple Threat and maybe an Unleashed would probably be a better fit since you already have a Voodoo(similiar to Crash).  These 2 balls would fill into your arsenal nicely based on the coverstock differences alone.  Hope this helps..
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Re: A little help please
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2004, 12:19:05 PM »
Hey Tenpins, could you recommend a good drill pattern for my Crash?? Given the specs in my profile, I wanna use this ball on its specified condition. Especially with carrydown. However, I want more backend from the ball. I want it to be stronger than my Voodoo which is a 3.5" pin drilled above ring, cg swung out 1" before PAP with a weight hole on my PAP.

As stated, I want the Crash to be stronger than the Voodoo. What do you recommend??
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Re: A little help please
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2004, 12:10:49 AM »
I drilled a Crash for a customer today........

Drilled it with the pin 5in away from his PAP and the CG 4in from PAP.

I watched him throw several games with the ball, and this ball seems much more tame on the backend than the VooDoo(he has one drilled 4.5x3.5). The VooDoo seemed much stronger on the backend. They both seemed to have about the same kind of "impact" and pin carry.

After about 5 games and the oil moving down a bit, he had to move his feet 2 boards RIGHT with the VooDoo, and about 5 boards right with the Crash.

I do not know if this information is going to really help you, I just figured I would offer that story.


As far as your arsenal goes, I would tend to agree with Rick. If you set it up like this I think you would be covered on almost everything:

Super Freak
Unleashed
Triple Threat
VooDoo
(you seem set on the Crash, so if you have to get one, put it here, just drill it with like a 5-5.5 inch pin from PAP)

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Re: A little help please
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2004, 04:45:41 AM »
Hey Rock,

I answered this in your personal message to me, thanks.

Ex, I just got a chance to drill mine and hope to throw some tomorrow night at the bowl to help give a mini-review to those interested.  Thanks for the info...
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Re: A little help please
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2004, 10:16:22 AM »
Ex, I spoke with Rick on this. I really want my Crash to be stronger than my Voodoo. I dont see my Voodoo as a very strong ball at all. He told me to go with a 3x4 drill on it and I should get more backend out of the ball. My Voodoo's current drill is 3.5" pin drilled above ring, cg an inch from my PAP with a weight hole on my PAP. This ball moves but only when conditions are right for it. Like last night, I was able to use it when the lanes began to breakdown in my second and third games of league. I want to be able to use the Crash when there is more carrydown. I hope the 3x4 makes it stronger.

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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2004, 01:52:54 PM »
Rock.....3.5x1-----the VooDoo would have virtually used almost all of its energy early unless the backends were flying pretty good.

I totally agree with Rick's suggestion. I think in order for the Crash to be able to be used on carrydown you will have to play around the carrydown so the ball will be able to drive through it.

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Re: A little help please
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2004, 02:15:24 PM »
Ex, maybe thats why 1). I am having a hard time getting the Voodoo to move and 2). When it does move I leave alot of single pins.

If the ball is burning its energy then it doesnt move at all or it doesnt carry well when it does move!! With that drilling on the Voodoo, what is the ball "supposed" to do as far as reaction is concerned??

Also, should I polish it up?? When I got the ball it was dulled to about 800 grit. Thanks
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« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2004, 01:31:42 AM »
Rock-----first, and I know it is a bit late, but I wanted to state that you are making the right choice coming back to exclusively Track.


That drilling on the VooDoo is for more of an arcing motion, and slightly earlier roll. Polish should help. However, atleast in my opinion, that ball is drilled to do what it is really not intended for. Everyone I have seen have success with the VooDoo has it drilled for length and a strong backend reaction.

My suggestion for the surface of the VooDoo is to maybe sand it to 800 grit and apply a light coat of Delayed Reaction. I did this for a customer on his Messenger TI and it worked great for him.

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Re: A little help please
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2004, 10:23:26 AM »
Ex, thanks again. You and Tenpins have been such a great help to me thus far. The main reason I decided to come back to Track stuff is because I have had much success with their stuff. All of my big games have been shot with Track stuff. Plus, I match up well with their equipment.

On another note, after speaking with Tenpins, he noted that I lacked a strong resin/polished particle. So, here is what I am looking at for an arsenal:

Super Freak
Unleashed
Thrash/Triple Threat
Crunch Time
Crash

Thats what I have thus far. With this equipment, I will be phasing out my Voodoo and Threat. Let me know what you guys think.
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Re: A little help please
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2004, 10:49:10 AM »
Rock,

I like that lineup. You have a tough choice to make between the Thrash and Triple Threat. The Thrash can be had pretty cheap right now. I think that the Triple Threat is a little more angular than the Thrash. Have the CrunchTime, and as angular as it is, I would say that Thrash would not be a bad choice.


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Re: A little help please
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2004, 03:31:01 PM »
Hey Rock,

To help others understand, I reason I like the Unleashed in there is because there would be a big gap from the Super Freak to the Triple as you chose earlier for an arsenal.  The choice between a TT and a Thrash is a little tricky but I feel that the Triple is a good choice because it is stronger then the CrunchTime and again would help cover more conditions.  It's up to you though because I don't know exactly what type of shots you personally encounter.  The current choices you have look pretty good for an arsenal because it should cover most conditions based on the coverstocks alone.  Hope this helps....
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