Ok, is the Xceptin that strong of a ball? My Xceptions seems to be the strongest ball in my arsenal next to my GP2. It is a totaly different kind of reaction than my other equipment. Does it just come off the dry that strong? I have the following: GP2, Freak-A-Zoid, Xception, Rule and a Desert Heat. The Rule and the GP2 are currently waiting (4 weeks now) to have the Thumb redrilled to lengthen my span, so I really only have the other 3 for now.  Last night I was playing about 15 - 7 with the X, but if I missed out just a tad it was roaring back to the nose or Brooklyn and if I pulled it in just a tad it was still diving the nose. I made several moves with the same results. I finally swithched to the FAZ and was able to play out to the dry much easier without the overreaction, but I also had to move a good 5 - 7 boards right of where I was with the X. Maybe I am just not fully understanding my equipment yet. I feel kinda dumb about it, and frustrated, but I was hoping for some clarification. It seems like my X is the only ball I can move inside and play the bigger hook with. It just also seems like it covers alot more boards than the rest of my equipment. Yet I read on here that people say it is more for Med - Med/light. I'm so confused and probably sound like an idiot, but hopefully you guys can help me answer some of these questions.

Thanks!
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The only thing is, the FAZ is reactive too.
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KYLE  

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The X is drilled Pin above and right of Ring with the MB right of thumb.  FAZ pin is very high above and just right of ring (very long pin like 5") with the CG just right of the gripline.  I don't really know my PAP info since my driller has never told me (not sure he really even knows).  I am confused as to whether or not I am going to have a hole in my arsenal.  My Rule is normally polished and fits wuite well between the X and the Desert Heat.  I'd thought and would like to say that the FAZ would go between the X and the GP2, but now I'm not so sure.
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KYLE  

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Edited on 11/11/2005 8:36 AM

I understand that it is a Skid/Flip ball and that is what I wanted.  I just didn't realize it was so strong overall compared to the FAZ.
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KYLE  

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So should I think about adding something more between the X and the GP2?  Or should I just stick with the FAZ.  I feel like I should possibly have another particle in there to replace the FAZ.  Something like an Arsenal or a 5.0 or even a Blue Heat maybe?  I'm just concered about going to tournaments and not having a gap in my arsenal.
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KYLE  

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Thanks Clint.  I think I may start looking for one.  I think I am getting some of this straightened out in my head a bit.
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KYLE  

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Hey Kyle,

I was going to say the same thing as D Pat.  It sounds more like the shot you're on is "creating" that reaction with the Xception while the FAZ can actually expend some of its energy so it isn't quite as flippy on the backend.  It still boils down to what I keep trying to explain as "stored energy", the more energy we can get a ball to store in 40+ feet, the more violent the reaction is once it encounters friction.

Let's try this again bud, take a marble and spin it between your fingers sideways on the table/ground.  Once that marble can create enough friction on the ground, it will grab and "jump" off into another direction.  Now try it again but spin the marble less and you'll see the marble make less of a movement when it grabs.  This is exactly what happens to "any" object that has the capability of "storing" energy and then releasing it.  The more it stores and builds up, the more violent the reaction once it encounters "enough" friction to do so.

From your description, your Xception is able to store a lot of energy and then it is released once it encounters friction (dry boards), hence the extremely strong move you're getting on the backend.

The ball I'd choose for you to go under the GP2 would also be the Arsenal Reactive like EX said.  I agree with Clint on the point of picking something smoother in reaction and the Reactive which has a lower rg offers exactly that.
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