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global900pbaexp

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SHARK PATTERN
« on: September 28, 2009, 09:58:32 AM »
I am a high rev higher speed player.  I like the skip flip reaction I get with the break point pearl.  I am using it on the chameleon, cheetah, viper and scorpion patterns.

Now, I am thinking about a different ball for the SHARK.  Curren;ty, I am using a STORM VG, which I do not like.  I have the pin under my ring finger with the MB kicked out.  It tends to roll smooth.  I roll it between the first and second arrows.

How does the Break Point Compare to the Bounty Hunter on the SHARK?  How would either of these balls compare to the VG on the shark?

I want more of a skid/snap reaction on the shark and I am not sure whether the break point or bounty hunter would be better?
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jimensminger

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Re: SHARK PATTERN
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 06:08:22 PM »
Description: The 2009-10 Shark demonstrates the largest change from any of the patterns from last year. Returning to the Shark this season is the key characteristic of the “deep inside line” providing a decisive strategic advantage. The “out of bounds” on the outside portion of the lane has been increased, making errant shots wide of the target in danger of once again falling into the “moat”. With less oil being placed in the middle of lane on this season’s Shark, bowlers will see their ball roll earlier on the lane compared to years past. Bowlers who play the wrong angle on the Shark will feel as if the pattern is a “reverse block”. The scoring pace for this pattern will be medium with the champion having the ability to get the corner pins out while playing a tough angle.

On the longest of patterns, skid/flip is almost out of the question, especially when playing so deep,..a Bounty Hunter, drilled to roll, with a dullish surface would be a good start,..jim
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Dan Belcher

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Re: SHARK PATTERN
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 06:16:38 PM »
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On the longest of patterns, skid/flip is almost out of the question, especially when playing so deep,..a Bounty Hunter, drilled to roll, with a dullish surface would be a good start,..jim
This sounds good on the fresh oil most likely.  However, based on how the Shark has played in the past (I haven't bowled on the latest incarnation of it), it's long, but the heads can break down in a hurry.  After a couple games, using too much surface or too early-rolling a drilling with make things difficult.  The ball will want to read too soon and lay off on the back part of the lane, resulting in 10 pins galore when you do hit the pocket.  After the shot starts breaking down, something with a matte surface but a pin up layout for a quicker change of direction will give you a little more miss room and better carry.  This won't give you a true skid/flip reaction most likely, but it'll still give you more angle on the back part of the lane, which is necessary for playing deeper angles.
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Cobalt Bomb

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Re: SHARK PATTERN
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2009, 06:32:30 PM »
Dan is correct. I have bowled on the "New" Shark twice in regionals. Less volume in the pattern than before. I am using less hand, less surface, and higher pins than the old Shark.
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