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Rock77

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« on: December 20, 2006, 10:53:21 AM »
Hey there FastTrackers, I am in need of your help AND an UNBIASED opinion. I am in the market for a new benchmark ball. My FAZ has seen better days and it is time to lay it to rest.

So, I've been looking at a few balls that may fit the bill and something else also crossed my mind. First of all, the balls I've been looking at are the Heat Blast and Storm Thunderstruck. I saw a friend of mine throwing the Thunderstruck last night and it was real smooth! I really liked his reaction. I've seen vids of the Heat Blast and it also looks smooth. Now, the other option that crossed my mind is buying another Solution Power Plus, and alter the coverstock to a compound/light polish finish.

Now, the Heat Blast can be had a www.bowlersdream.com for $69.95 plus shipping. I can get the Solution for $45 plus shipping. Or I can buy a Thunderstruck for about $90-95. I really need your honest, unbiased opinion on what my best option would be.

Just as a piece of info, my FAZ is drilled pin under bridge, cg in palm. So, I'd be looking to put the same drill on the ball I choose. This drill seems to give me a real smooth, controlled look.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2006, 10:11:21 AM »
Well, I'll probably end up taking it to the pro shop and using the spinner. It'll be easier for me to do that.

True, I'll have to see what the reaction I get is like and then adjust accordingly. Thanks for the input Rick!!
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« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2006, 11:36:40 AM »
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Well, I'll probably end up taking it to the pro shop and using the spinner. It'll be easier for me to do that.


Rock, forgot to mention to be careful on a spinner with C&S.  With a little too much pressure, it can shine up more than expected.  I personally don't have that problem being 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet..lol
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« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2006, 11:45:00 AM »
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I personally don't have that problem being 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet..lol
 


Do you mean you grew 2" this year or are you wearing "pumps" now???????
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« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2006, 12:09:40 PM »
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"pumps"


yes..... AND your point is?.....LOL
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Re: Control
« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2006, 12:11:46 PM »
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Well, I'll probably end up taking it to the pro shop and using the spinner. It'll be easier for me to do that.


Rock, forgot to mention to be careful on a spinner with C&S.  With a little too much pressure, it can shine up more than expected.  I personally don't have that problem being 5'4" and 120lbs soaking wet..lol
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Wow, you still get to pay children's admission at the amusement parks!!  Too bad you're still too short to ride most of the rides.
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« Reply #21 on: December 27, 2006, 12:54:52 PM »
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Wow, you still get to pay children's admission at the amusement parks!!  Too bad you're still too short to ride most of the rides.


AND your point is?....

On edit: You MUST have been speaking to Carl!..LOL.....hater for half pricing...hahaha
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« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2006, 12:55:39 PM »
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Wow, you still get to pay children's admission at the amusement parks!!  


Only if he's not wearing his "pumps".
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« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2006, 01:10:01 PM »
Sorry for the hijack Rock.....GAME ON!  C'mon achappy, throw in your 2 cents...haha...

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Re: Control
« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2006, 03:50:40 PM »
<comes out from the beach in 85 degree weather>  Rick was calling me from the back of a shrimp  

If you truly want a great control piece, try to find an Arsenal Aggressive.  The control and hit is really impressive.  My affection for it is well documented here ;-) My wife loved hers also.  The particle load was perfect.  Not too heavy to cause burn but still allow some angularity downlane if needed.  That gave me the best control and power of any Track piece including the FAZ and Solution.

That being said, if you can't find an AA, I would go with the ThunderStruck simply for the cover.  Storm and Roto Grip's new reactive base is really good.  IMHO, stronger with better read than Power Plus.  Not as sensitive to oil changes which is a benefit for a control piece.  I have several friends with ThunderStruck's at 2000grit Abralon and they are extremely smooth.
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« Reply #25 on: December 27, 2006, 04:06:48 PM »
I'm sure...it is Thunderstruck solid that is being talked about ...no?

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS I have an Arsenal Aggressive sitting right in a box near me!  Sweet!
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« Reply #26 on: December 27, 2006, 06:34:43 PM »
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I'm sure...it is Thunderstruck solid that is being talked about ...no?


That's correct although my wife has been bowling really well with the TS Pearl.  It's been her primary ball since she got one a few months ago.  She has a "Claraesque" look with it  Suprisingly smooth for a pearl ball.
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No Open Tenths

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« Reply #27 on: December 27, 2006, 06:56:22 PM »
I actually just placed an order for a solution PP from bowlingball.com and with the 10$ off from google it cost me 39.99 shipped. It was in the latest newsletter. I couldn't pass it up. If you would like to go this route and need the information LMK, I think I still have the email.
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Mark T. Trgovac

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« Reply #28 on: December 27, 2006, 07:58:57 PM »
I agree with what rick is saying about how to apply CNS with the spinner and everything. Also you guys make fun of rick when it comes to riding rides at a theme park, but who is gona get in his way when he is surrounded by the hitmen. I mean come on, the only thing he has to worry about is getting anything if he buys that cotton candy.    I know I loves me the cotton candy.
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Re: Control
« Reply #29 on: December 27, 2006, 08:24:00 PM »
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I actually just placed an order for a solution PP from bowlingball.com and with the 10$ off from google it cost me 39.99 shipped. It was in the latest newsletter. I couldn't pass it up. If you would like to go this route and need the information LMK, I think I still have the email.
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Could you tell me how you got $10 off using google? I bought a solution pp and used google and it cost me $49.99 total.

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« Reply #30 on: December 27, 2006, 08:27:23 PM »
The google thing might have gone bye bye. I actually ordered mine a little (30 min) after midnight last night. It went through so I assumed that they had extended the google offer. Maybe I just got lucky?
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