JessN16
11-24-2021, 04:02 AM
I really think this ball is the next step in the evolution of urethane, and if urethane tech in general is going to be like this going forward, it might have a chance at expanding beyond niche status.
Up to now, it seemed you needed a specific, narrow set of lane conditions, or a lot of speed and rev potential, in order to make urethane work. And even then it wasn't guaranteed. I just got my UC3 tonight and used it on a sport-compliant 1st-gen Kegel High Street pattern and got a look from it that I've struggled to get from traditional urethane up to this point.
For those who were fans of an older urethane pearl called the Slate Blue Gargoyle by the now-defunct Visionary, think of that ball only stronger overall, and it's close. The SBG used to be able to provide some angularity downlane without being touchy, which is exceptionally difficult for urethane, rather than being just another version of the hook-at-your-feet, exaggerated C-shape urethane. The UC3 is very similar to that. I'm surprised it clears the heads as good as it does in box surface, and when it makes a move, it doesn't want to quit.
I'd be interested in feedback from others who have tossed it already, especially in regard to whether you find it as unique as I do. I'm trying to make sort of a urethane arsenal right now and set up a couple of step-downs/step-ups from this ball. Leaning toward using a Motiv Tank Blitz above it and/or either a Storm Fever Pitch or 900 Global Infused Badger below it. For now I'm just happy I've found a urethane I can throw reasonably well.
Up to now, it seemed you needed a specific, narrow set of lane conditions, or a lot of speed and rev potential, in order to make urethane work. And even then it wasn't guaranteed. I just got my UC3 tonight and used it on a sport-compliant 1st-gen Kegel High Street pattern and got a look from it that I've struggled to get from traditional urethane up to this point.
For those who were fans of an older urethane pearl called the Slate Blue Gargoyle by the now-defunct Visionary, think of that ball only stronger overall, and it's close. The SBG used to be able to provide some angularity downlane without being touchy, which is exceptionally difficult for urethane, rather than being just another version of the hook-at-your-feet, exaggerated C-shape urethane. The UC3 is very similar to that. I'm surprised it clears the heads as good as it does in box surface, and when it makes a move, it doesn't want to quit.
I'd be interested in feedback from others who have tossed it already, especially in regard to whether you find it as unique as I do. I'm trying to make sort of a urethane arsenal right now and set up a couple of step-downs/step-ups from this ball. Leaning toward using a Motiv Tank Blitz above it and/or either a Storm Fever Pitch or 900 Global Infused Badger below it. For now I'm just happy I've found a urethane I can throw reasonably well.