Hi Guys, just wondering if my arsenals is good for nationals. This past 4-5 months I actually had changed my approach from 9 stepper to 4 stepper. I made a change after having a weight loss surger back in OCTOBER. I was thinking of changing after nationals but i decided to do it before nationals. Anyways I'm getting hang of it just need to work on consistancy by squaring up to the line with my hips. Anyways here's my arsenal line up:

 

1.  SIEGE pin under ring stack

2.  3.5      "                              "

3.  ANACONDA pin under cg kicked out

4.  2.5 pin above ring finger stack

5.  AVALANCHE URETHANE pin under ring finger stack

6.  SPAREBALL BLUE DOT

 

I"m pretty much a down and in bowler now the way i'm bowling  since i changed my approach. I don't have a video of me yet with my new approach.

I don't know how you throw the ball, but that seems like a pretty good spread.  Might not need the 3.5 or Siege, since from everything I'm hearing, you don't need anything super aggressive...Just controllable down lane.  The lanes are hooking more than last year and I primarily used an Evil Seige on the fresh last year.  I would think your Anaconda might be enough ball for the fresh with the pin down position. 

 

The 2.5 and the Urethane should be good for the singles and doubles burn. 

We head there in two weeks and I think I'm going to leave my Alpha behind and stick to my Wicked on the fresh.  I'm taking 5 balls and I'm thinking of adding a pin down Loaded to my arsenal when I get there. 

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PROFILE
340-370 revs
18 mph
230 book on THS
200 book on PBA

In the bag:  C-System Alpha Max, 3.5, 2.5, Wicked Siege, Evil Siege, Damage, Slingshot, Avalanche Slide, & my trusty Swarm. 

Actually, in my honest opinion, I'm concerned about the lower side of this aresenal. I think you have plenty of reaction options in the top half, but the bottom half lacks options. I don't really think that urethane is necessary at Nationals. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Avalance Urethane, but I don't think its the way to go when the length of the pattern is 41' and with a decent volume. There would have to be a lot of friction for a down and in bowler. I'm assuming that you are speed dominant due to the last statement. It's hard to help out without knowing your exact specs but I think a Karma Solid would better replace the Urethane Avalanche. Can't give a 100% certain recommendation without those specs but I'd think a pin above ring Karma Solid would work well and would give you more versitility out of the "5 hole" in the arsenal.

 

Also, I wouldnt be surprised if the Siege and the Anaconda provide the best looks in Reno for you, especially if the Anaconda is sanded slightly.

Actually you throw about 14-15 being the lanes are off about 2mph

 

I believe the shot's the same as last year with the exception that it's a foot longer this year.  For those who'd like to see this gentleman throw the ball, there's a YouTube video of him using the Roto Grip Grand Illusion.  Please type in the search box "kingpinproshop" and click on the appropriate ball

 

Have a nice day!

 

As far as your arsenal, i'd suggested that you bring a pin up over ring pearl ball as part of your weapons to go to Nationals this wknd.

Judging from what i'm seeing, I was going to bring more dull balls than pearls.  I've changed my mind and probably going 3 Pearls 2 Dull, and one of the Pearls i'll take the shine off and go 4000 and the dull balls i'll end up doing 1000 on 'em instead of the 800 gray pad i'm normally putting on 'em.

 

thus far: 1. Track 505A -4000 Abralon w/no polish

             2. The One Pearl - 1000 Abralon w/polish

             3. Siege - 800 gray pad then 1000 Abralon w/no polish

             4. Plague - 800 gray then 1000 then 2000 Abralon w/no polish

             5. The One - 800 gray then 1000 2000 4000 Abralon w/no polish

 

All are pin up near the bridge or above ring finger with variations with drilling from 50-70 x mostly 4 1/2" x 40-50

drills.

 

 

 

I guess the question is since i've got every VIBE (except the Emerald) with all of 'em pin up should I knock off the polish and go straight 4000 or 1000 w/polish?  If the backends are helping with entry I don't want to jump off the break point and dealing with excessive over/under like I did last year. 

 

 

Edited by kenzdawg on 4/25/2011 at 11:01 PM