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jkiser01

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what lane condition is the OGRE best for OOB
« on: March 06, 2007, 10:51:15 PM »
Thinking about trying my first Visionary ball and like the looks of the OGRE. This ball appears to be pretty dull OOB and was curious is this just for heavier oil or has someone used it on a THS? I really don't like changing the surface on balls as I never can get the OOB back..

Any comments would be appreciated..
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Rock77

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Re: what lane condition is the OGRE best for OOB
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2007, 08:37:02 AM »
JKiser, I have not thrown mine yet, but I can say that OOB is VERY dull. I do not think this surface would work well on THS. It is definitely a heavier oil ball in OOB. I am also taking mine to 2000 abralon to use in league.
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Re: what lane condition is the OGRE best for OOB
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2007, 10:19:29 AM »
jkiser01


Yes it is dull OOB, but I would toss it first. I threw this ball OOB on my THS, and was surprised by its length. Pin under ring 4" from PAP and cg right with small dia. hole low on the val. My 2000 NoMercy read earlier. The higher RG 2.59, and avg track flare (4") gives this ball a clean front even at this surface. This dull surface also keeps it smooth at the breakpoint. This is one of the most predictable balls I have tossed in a long time....that still carries. More hand, it responds accordingly, yet predictably and not jumpy. I can tell on this piece when it comes off my hand that it is going to creep high and probably leave a 4 pin , or if I didn't quite get it at the release, it will probably not quite kick the ten. Not too many of todays performance balls are this way. I have dropped others some just to have them check up early at the mid lane (due to lack of revs/spin) and then actually roll high through the head pin. Or really have a clean release and hit your spots, and get penalized by a big jump at the break and go through the nose, on what you felt was a quality shot. This ball seems to respond to what you do or not do to the ball. This is a great piece to play up the oil line with. Do not be afraid to change this cover with a different grit and then move back....very workable. ( I just do not like polishes that add slip agents or wax to the pores, which are tougher to remove). I have mine at 500 abralon and love it. So try it first, you may be pleasantly surprised.   Al

mrbowlingnut

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Re: what lane condition is the OGRE best for OOB
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2007, 11:13:36 AM »
oob it hooks early and keeps on going, i took it up to 1000 for tonight for the first spot out. It will be toss up if that holds it long enough, if not the big shot at 1000 is back in play. This ball hooks like it has twice the differential in it, the cover must be one of the strongest blends being made right now.

scotts33

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Re: what lane condition is the OGRE best for OOB
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2007, 11:48:35 AM »
It depends on heavy a condtion your are playing jkiser01.  From your posts in BR Scratch Doubles...I'd assume you are a pretty fair player and I doubt you'll use it in OOB 600 matte unless on a heavy condition.  

I've used mine 1000 abralon, 1500 compound grit Storm Step #2 <approx.> and 2000 abralon.  The 1500 and the 2000 were the best for me on a THS 39' on either HPL or Bruns. Anvilane.  Used it on a older wood wet/dry block at 1500 compound and it really did well.  

See my stats. in profile.

Dang Switch Grip outer bottom caved so hopefully going to get it fixed later this afternoon for tonight.  

My progession in one house right now that is hard to carry the corners is a DT VPP pin down 75 deg. layout that rolls relatively early playing just inside of track VPP will face up in the 1-3 as long as I get enough tilt it will carry very well.  

Where the Ogre fits in is it's the next ball w/ pin up over/next to ring 45 deg. layout.  Ogre rolls earlier natural motion of the ball and faces up to the 1-3 bit earlier and carrys better than most on this tougher house to knock them out.  

I am liking what I see from this ball.  


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