I haven't tried one, but, given the core the AMD Centaur Particle has, and given the 320 grit surface, I just can't help but imagine that this is the oil ball of all oil balls. I know, from experience, that there is enough oil out there at times to make a Track GP2 and Robo Rule give up the ghost and not make the turn to the pocket. The conditions I faced at the NM State Tourmament were the oiliest I've ever experienced. I just couldn't believe that neither the GP2 nor the Robo Rule could cut it. And I let that get to me that day, making more and more bad decisions and bowling an embarassing 462 in team. I just can't see the AMD particle doing that. If that ball couldn't make the turn, provided it's drilled as per instructions, then nothing in the world will. Just my 2 cents worth. The only problem with the Centaur Particle is that it's usage is very limited to only extreme heavy oil conditions. And unless you run into that frequently, I wonder if the ball is worth it. However, on that day at state, I think it might have been.

Chuck

Edited on 6/11/2006 7:20 PM

Good point. The only reason I can think of is if someone likes black better then blue and is willing to pay the price for it. Or they hate mythological creatures! As for me...same quality, same likely results, lower price...easy choice!

Chuck

The Centaur AMB Particle is the ball for heavy oil. My Centaur is drilled 5X5 from PAP nam let me tell you its all about getting in to a heavy roll. I have not yet thrown it a full game not enough oil around here. I even tried it at the USBC nationals in Corpus Christi. It make my epx look like a scout. So i bought another one so i'm going to drill it 6 3/4X6 and see what happens.......
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Who Shoots 650 without shooting a duece?

Actually got the chance to feel one the other day, not as gritty as some balls I've felt (namely the La Nina and Trauma Response) but it is quite gritty,  I don't have enough oil out here to use one, I barely have enough oil to use my AMB Solid.  If the Particle is any stronger than the Solid then It has to be stronger than any other ball I've ever seen because my AMB solid is quite possibly the hardest hooking ball I have ever thrown.

Jeremy
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"Strive to be perfect,  that is afterall the only way to become perfect."

"If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans."

Taken from Desiderata

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yeah, I was actually talking to my proshop guy about it, he asked me (since I'm kinda the Visionary Rep in the area) if he that ball would work for the guy.  on the shots we have around here, because I guess this guy can't get anything to hook enough (he's buying oil monsters that have to have oil to work and their burning out) I told my proshop guy that there was no way this ball was going to work for the dude, and to make sure he didn't get blamed for drilling the ball wrong when it didn't hook.  I also suggested to him that if he does have problems with it to sand it up to 1500 or 2000 grit,  may even want to take sandpaper to it to take out the particles and weaken the ball that way,  I guess we shall see with that case,  as far as me getting the AMB Particle... yeah... that aint happening any time soon.

Jeremy
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"Strive to be perfect,  that is afterall the only way to become perfect."

"If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans."

Taken from Desiderata

Proud user of Columbia 300 and Visionary Bowling Products