Hello,

     Im new to this forum but Ive been bowling since I was 14 yrs old and im now 20. I currently use the old Coloumbia 300 Titanium Messanger Pearl. I as of now avrg 180-190 but  just recently got back into bowling.

     Im a righty and bowl with two-fingers I thrwo pretty damn hard even compared to ppl quite a bit bigger than me. Also I have a TON of revs from what some pro shops have told me since seeing me bowl. I normally stand in the middle and roll the ball out to about the 5 about 70% down the lane and then it swings back to pocket. BUT thats only on medium-dry or dry lanes which is what i was told that ball was made for.

     Since Ive gotten to strong for this ball and im not even making it back to pocket unless I throw it alot slower which makes me feel like i have less control over it for some reason.

     Now to the topic at hand Im ina  Have-a-Ball league at my Brunswick Zone and we get to choose 2 balls. The balls are: Any Inferno, Any Zone, Any BVP, Any Target, The One and the Big One. Ive bowled with the Big One and it have a rounded arc with the way I bowl which I really dont like. But I recently bowled with the Scorchin' Inferno and the ppl that avrg 220+ in my league said that was the perfect ball for me after I threw it cuz they said they never have seen any one throw one with so much curve and hitting power thats not a pro. So I know I want that ball.

     Now I need a ball to complement it when it starts reacting too early. And  do have the Messenger for dryer lanes so I need something for the middle. Any thoughts I kinda wanted the Goliath but Ive never thrown it. And I got a very aggressive hook with the Vapor Zone when I tried it. I need a ball that can make it back to pocket with the amount of speed I put on the ball. Also I dont wnat 2 Infernos cuz that cost $50 more.

     

What the difference between the rampage and the goliath? I tried the punisher and it did nothing for me. So what will be the difference?

smoking inferno
the one

Vapor Zone/Rampage or VZ/Strike Zone.

SH

if it's out of that line up...i'd go with the vapor zone.  it would go a little longer but it will scream back to pocket.



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Arsenal: Scorchin Inferno / Vapor Zone / Enriched Uranium / Original Inferno / Morich Ravage  and Target Zone.

For what you listed, I get the Strike Zone for the heavier stuff, and a Vapor Zone, Zone Classic, or Rampage as your step down.
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If you want to stick with the SCI which seems to work for you, go ahead.
For "something below", a recommendation is hard to make. I'd look for a pearl ball anyway. The VZ is pretty strong. It will certainly go longer than the SCI, but if you encounter some drier conditions, it might be too much or you have to drill it for length. The ZC might IMHO be ther more versatile addition.

The Rampage might be an option, too, as well as the Ambush. Might even be the most versatile choice as a fall-back-ball since it is particle pearl with a medium RG and differential - should work well on late games, carrydown situations and even medium conditions.
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I'm not doubting your choices, but something doesn't quite add up.  Most no-thumbers don't have high speed.  It's difficult to get a big backswing without your thumb in the ball.  If you have "insane" revs, a Punisher should be a huge ball for you on dry lanes, even if you were in the 20 MPH range.  If a Strike Zone doesn't do much for you, it's either burning up, or your speed is highly dominant over your revs.  Getting a rough estimation of your physical game will help you choose the best equipment.
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