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comtns32

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BALL SELECT
« on: September 29, 2003, 12:37:26 AM »
NEW TO BOWLING LOOKING FOR A GOOD ALL AROUND BALL, SOMETHING I WILL BE HAPPY WITH FOR A LONG TIME... LOOKING FOR A BALL IN THE MID TO HIGH PRICE RANGE ,
THANKS FOR THE HELP...

 

Constantine

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Re: BALL SELECT
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2003, 05:44:42 PM »
Okay, you are willing to spend big bucks, but should you?  How much of a beginner are you and, honestly, what are your goals for bowling?

If you are a straight ball bowler who wants to stay that way, then the ball won't matter.  Save your money for lessons, and buy a plastic ball--Target Zone, Maxim, White Dot, Boogie, etc.

If you are a beginning hook bowler who wants to learn to be a good bowler, then a high price ball can be detrimental to your development.  The high price (& most mid-price) balls hook too much for a beginner.  They can prevent you from developing a good release and form, especially if you bowl in an easy house, because the ball (and/or lane condition) cover up your mistakes.  If this sounds good to you, then I recommend getting a urethane or exteremly weak particle ball with a mild core - Columbia Scout Particle, Brunswick Plum Pearl Power Groove, Ebonite Tornado TPS, etc.  This combination for now will give you a consistent ball that will hook and won't be jumpy. It will also be a good dry lane ball for you in the future.

If you are a beginning hook bowler and you just want a big hook for the fun of it then go with a pearl resin with a high differential.  This type of ball gives length and the biggest backend reaction for the greatest power and the most dynamic looking strikes.  There are a plethoria of ball like this--Brunswick Moster SlayR, Lane#1 Cherry Bomb, RotoGrip Fuel, Storm X-Factor, etc.

If you'll give us more details about you and your goals, I'm sure that the board will give you a very specific recommendation.

In all, welcome to bowling.  I hope you have fun and bowl strikes.
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Jeffrevs

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Re: BALL SELECT
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2003, 08:34:29 AM »
quote:
If you are a beginning hook bowler and you just want a big hook for the fun of it then go with a pearl resin with a high differential.  This type of ball gives length and the biggest backend reaction for the greatest power and the most dynamic looking strikes.  There are a plethoria of ball like this--Brunswick Moster SlayR, Lane#1 Cherry Bomb, RotoGrip Fuel, Storm X-Factor, etc.



No disrepect to Constantine...the man is a genius, this is just a clarification ......Roto Grip Pure Fuel, not Fuel(solid particle)
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Edited on 10/1/2003 8:45 AM

omegabowler

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Re: BALL SELECT
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2003, 09:36:15 AM »
I will second Constantine. he knows his stuff!

I would like to emphasize coaching. more than anything. But a 100.00 ball like the one from Constantine list. or pick up a used ball. there are a lot of people here like me that change there mind every month on what kind of equipment they like and sell off good equipment cheap.

Friends and good bowlers can help you but you have to go to a professional coach to get real help.

I went to this clinic in IL. Don moyer is great. see:
http://www.pbiinc.com/

if your not where they coach:

try:http://www.bowl.com/bowl/usa/common/static.html?page=coaching_index#events

also ask around. try more than one coach. they all have there own style and some are better with beginners than others.

other place to start your search for quality is:
http://www.ibpsia.com
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