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freak761

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Freak
« on: July 19, 2006, 10:59:47 AM »
Thinking about buying a NIB Freak, it was listed as a "heavy" oil ball when it came out. Probably my fave Track ball. If this ball was just coming out now, 4 years later, how do you guys see this ball now, compared to the newer balls??

 

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Re: Freak
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2006, 07:08:44 PM »
I would probably say that it would be med/hvy. Could go between the Machine and Robo Rule.
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Re: Freak
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2006, 08:35:00 PM »
The WOW 2 is not as strong as the covers on today's stuff. I would have to say it would be a great medium ball to fit under the Mean and Robo.....

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Re: Freak
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2006, 10:21:20 PM »
If you decide you want one of these I bought one recently NIB that the customer backed out on,so it is for sale.

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Re: Freak
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2006, 10:23:25 PM »
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The WOW 2 is not as strong as the covers on today's stuff. I would have to say it would be a great medium ball to fit under the Mean and Robo.....

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I would NEVER see this as a medium ball. The ball will burn up on heavy conditions. I would say this ball still has one of the smoothest reactions around for med heavy to heavy. It has to have oil to work properly. I love mine, but I can't find enough oil to throw it on.

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Re: Freak
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2006, 10:49:51 PM »
I have alot of guys around here wishing for the FREAK to be remade!! It and the Freak Out were by far our 2 most successful products in our shop. The current line up is not far from those numbers though!!
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Re: Freak
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2006, 04:29:17 AM »
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Compared to the Rob or GP2...it will not handle as much oil...thus why i say it will be a medium oil ball...while you are right, the ball will burn if the heads are toast (what particle does not) by the same token, there is no way the WOW 2 will turn over on some of the stuff that the Robo or GP2 does...heck, my favorite Phenom would not hanlde as much as the GP2 or Robo...
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Re: Freak
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2006, 09:10:51 AM »
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Compared to the Rob or GP2...it will not handle as much oil...thus why i say it will be a medium oil ball...while you are right, the ball will burn if the heads are toast (what particle does not) by the same token, there is no way the WOW 2 will turn over on some of the stuff that the Robo or GP2 does...heck, my favorite Phenom would not hanlde as much as the GP2 or Robo...
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Clint,

I suppose it's drilling and who throws the ball. I have seen the GP2 in action, and my freak might be two boards weaker, but that's about it. When I throw my freak on medium lanes, I have to keep the ball inside 17 to get it to work properly. It usually burns up if the ball gets past 10.

I am really intrested in the Inertia for a replacement to this ball. I really love the core on the freak, not so much the cover. A remake of the core with a new cover would be fantastic.

Dj
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