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agroves

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14lb Groove Reactive
« on: March 14, 2004, 04:24:50 AM »
I bowled a tourney this weekend.  I realized I am seriously lacking a true dry lane ball.  Any have a groove??  If so, give me the pros and cons.  I was thinking of buying a 14lb to throw harder and drill it pin axis to control the backend.

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seadrive

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Re: 14lb Groove Reactive
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2004, 08:23:44 AM »
From what I've read around here, the Grooves might be a little too strong for truly dry lanes, although I guess you could try a very weak layout.  Personally, I'd rather put a medium-strong drilling on something that's more geared for the condition I want to use it on.

I'd look at the Dyno-Thane Barrage, the Roto-Grip Sonic X, the Lane #1 XXXL and the Columbia Wild.
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Fatboy8

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Re: 14lb Groove Reactive
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2004, 12:29:16 PM »
I just ordered an Ice Blue groove and will have it drilled Thursday for my Friday league. I was choosing between that one and a Columbia Scout. But the power groove has alot more hitting power and carry, from what I've seen. I needed a great ball for dry lanes. I bought my wife a 12# groove, and it's does alot better for her than I ever thought it would. these balls are being discontinued now, hope you can find one cheap! hope this helps.
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DonSVO

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Re: 14lb Groove Reactive
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2004, 11:24:32 PM »
i posted about it in the misc. forum, but my yellow/chrome power groove just let me bowl my first 258 (10 strikes 2 spares) and a 621 series. i HIGHLY recommend this ball to anyone who wants an amazing ball for a fraction of the cost of most high end balls. i put away a Roto Grip pure fuel halfway thru game 1, picked it out of my bag and didn't look back.

mine is drilled CG kicked 2" left of CG, pin 1" over centerline of fingers. it goes long and does not use a turn signal when it breaks over 12 boards in 10 or so feet!!! i use mine in a drier house and it does wonders. with the drilling it does not burn up early, and as i experienced tonight, it demolishes the rack with the best of them.
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