What Flare actually implies

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What Flare actually implies

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When we say a ball flare a lot, does it mean comparatively that

1. the distance between tracks are wider
2. the PAP migration path is longer
3. the ball covers more boards
4. the ball rolls up sooner
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Re: What Flare actually implies

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ads wrote:When we say a ball flare a lot, does it mean comparatively that

1. the distance between tracks are wider Yes
2. the PAP migration path is longer Axis migration is Faster
3. the ball covers more boardsNot necessarily, but has the potential to hook more. More flare exposes the ball to more friction
4. the ball rolls up sooner Yes
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