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oviewan
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Post subject: raptor Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:47 pm |
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I'm buying a raptor. looking for layout sugestion. I have a cruel le, it's 55x40x4.5. my track is 11 1/2, 13* tilt,15mph,pap is 4 9/16, 7/8up. thankyou
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plamormick
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:11 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:14 am Posts: 811 Location: Iowa Falls, IA
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I have to tell you, I've had some great luck with my Raptor, after a plug and redrill. I first wanted to have it glide and pop, but it was too over/under. I plugged it up and redrilled it with 50* by 5" by 60*, and I have a ton of fun with this ball now. I can play as deep as I want, and I don't have to bang on it or grab it hard to get the response I want; plus it carries so well (like all MOTIV stuff!)
Don't be afraid of the arc-y, rainbow drillings. This ball really responds well to it.
_________________ Lane 13 Pro Shop, Iowa Falls ............. Shock * Recon * Tribal Pla-Mor Bowl ........................ GT1 * Covert Revolt * Tribal Fire Vise Amateur Staff ......................... Octane * Primal Rage * Forza
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oviewan
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:45 am |
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Joined: Sun May 23, 2010 4:11 pm Posts: 124
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with my slow speed and low revs. do think this would still work well with me.
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plamormick
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:35 am |
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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:14 am Posts: 811 Location: Iowa Falls, IA
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well, probably not if you want to play second arrow.
If you are looking for a ball that can handle oil, then this ball is for you. If you bowl on a lot of friction, then you may wish to try a different ball.
Remember that you can tweak a lot of the reaction with the surface prep, whether you need polish or whether you need some application of grit.
My only point was that, although the layout you have in your Cruel works well for that ball, don't be afraid to use a different technique with the Raptor. My experience with the Raptor at 65* by 5" by 35* was very disappointing. It was improved when I used a rollier layout.
As a matter of fact, a layout like my 50* by 5 by 60* may work awesomely for you, especially if you may be rev-challenged. You'd definitely need oil either way for the Raptor; it's a monster!
I hope this helps.
_________________ Lane 13 Pro Shop, Iowa Falls ............. Shock * Recon * Tribal Pla-Mor Bowl ........................ GT1 * Covert Revolt * Tribal Fire Vise Amateur Staff ......................... Octane * Primal Rage * Forza
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oviewan
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:22 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 23, 2010 4:11 pm Posts: 124
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thanks. my cruel le, the top wt: is 3.7oz and the pin is 3.5". should I do the same with the raptor. I don't know how he came-up with those.
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plamormick
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:05 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:14 am Posts: 811 Location: Iowa Falls, IA
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Those specs should be pretty close; a pin close to 4" will end up most likely getting drilled out. Hopefully, your ball driller will make the shift to keep the pin out of the 'danger zone' so as not to create a weak spot in the cover.
More top weight will most likely result in needing a larger hole to keep static legal.
The weight hole in my Raptor is a P3 hole; I'm guessing that your layout will require a hole, too.
Remember to throw it first to see if you want the ball to start earlier or not. That will help you determine P3 (yes, you want earlier) or P2 (no, it starts soon enough for me) hole placement.
Keep us apprised of your results! Good bowling!
_________________ Lane 13 Pro Shop, Iowa Falls ............. Shock * Recon * Tribal Pla-Mor Bowl ........................ GT1 * Covert Revolt * Tribal Fire Vise Amateur Staff ......................... Octane * Primal Rage * Forza
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oviewan
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:07 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 23, 2010 4:11 pm Posts: 124
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thankyou.. I like to play down and in. I like it to go long. I'm going to try your layout. Do you think I could maybe go 55, instead of 50, for more lenght?
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plamormick
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:40 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:14 am Posts: 811 Location: Iowa Falls, IA
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yes, but remember, 5 degrees may or may not be very noticeable. You may just want to plan to dink around with your surface prep once you get the holes popped.
Add polish if you want more length; if it's going too long, take the 4000 box finish down to 3000, then 2000, what ever (just do it incrementally and systematically) until you find the reaction you are happy with.
Good bowling!
_________________ Lane 13 Pro Shop, Iowa Falls ............. Shock * Recon * Tribal Pla-Mor Bowl ........................ GT1 * Covert Revolt * Tribal Fire Vise Amateur Staff ......................... Octane * Primal Rage * Forza
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oviewan
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:50 am |
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Joined: Sun May 23, 2010 4:11 pm Posts: 124
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you could send a photo of the raptor, with the 50* by 5 by 60*. thanks
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plamormick
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Post subject: Re: raptor Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:08 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:14 am Posts: 811 Location: Iowa Falls, IA
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I'll try to do that today and post it by tonight .
_________________ Lane 13 Pro Shop, Iowa Falls ............. Shock * Recon * Tribal Pla-Mor Bowl ........................ GT1 * Covert Revolt * Tribal Fire Vise Amateur Staff ......................... Octane * Primal Rage * Forza
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