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yoshii

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Heavy Oil Ball?
« on: May 25, 2008, 06:56:52 PM »
im looking for a heavy oil ball with brunswick. ive tried the sidewinder that was suggested by a couple people but that ball didnt seem to do anything on any lane condition for me. what else out there can i get within brunswick?
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2008, 06:56:12 AM »
Are you sure you know why the Sidewinder does not move? Many factors can "prevent" a ball from hooking, including the drilling, too much or too little oil, surface prep of the ball or the player himself? I'd rather sort these out before you think about another ball.
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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2008, 08:10:09 AM »
The Sidewinder is a very weak ball, especially if you know you are on a heavier condition.  Fugu is right, I would sort all of those things out first, but know that the Sidewinder is not by any means an oiler.
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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 09:24:33 AM »
other brands heres some

Hammer No Mercy Beat'n, Columbia Resurgance, Roto Grip Cell, Ebonite Gamebreaker, Morich LevRG Awesome Hook Awesome Revs, Storm Special Agent, Brunswick Fury, Hammer Black Widow Bite,
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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2008, 09:53:43 AM »
You could always go with a Lane#1 Super Carbide Bomb (at least it's HALF Brunswick...right?). If you want the ball for te heaviest amount of oil though, go with a Visionary AMB Particle. It's strictly for floods though, so keep that in mind. he Brunswick ball I use for pretty heavy shots is the Bionic Zone 1. Hope this helps...

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don coyote

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 10:10:35 AM »
VISIONARY has GRANITE GARGOYLE blems for $78 shipped. That ball is definitely for heavy oil. Good Luck!!
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charlest

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2008, 10:32:39 AM »
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im looking for a heavy oil ball with brunswick. ive tried the sidewinder that was suggested by a couple people but that ball didnt seem to do anything on any lane condition for me. what else out there can i get within brunswick?
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The Sidewinder was not, as far as I know, designed nor marketed to be a heavy oil ball. However, before you buy another ball, if you are not finding any use for the Sidewinder (great ball on medium oil), try sanding it to 600, 800 or 1000 grit, leave it dull and use it on a heavier oil pattern.

It is a half solid ball and it does have a light load of Brunswick's strong particles. Sanded, it should handle more than medium oil for the average rev, average ball speed bowler.

If that doesn't work, look for a Mammoth, Ultimate Inferno, Strike Zone or Blast Zone.

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2008, 11:56:28 AM »
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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2008, 11:58:18 AM »
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other brands heres some

Hammer No Mercy Beat'n, Columbia Resurgance, Roto Grip Cell, Ebonite Gamebreaker, Morich LevRG Awesome Hook Awesome Revs, Storm Special Agent, Brunswick Fury, Hammer Black Widow Bite,
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fluff33

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2008, 12:12:41 PM »
Mid price range ball that would be real good-----Hammer Anger
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BrunsBrent

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2008, 09:21:47 PM »
with brunswick, i would go with a blast zone... rolls early with a strong move to the pocket. it was my ball of choice out at nationals this year. alot of people underestimate how much oil it can handle but it really is a hooker.
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yoshii

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2008, 12:28:36 AM »
well i have an ultra zone. will the blast zone be much of a difference with a diff cover? from my understanding they have the same core correct?
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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2008, 01:45:55 AM »
Can't go wrong with a strike zone or scorchin inferno.
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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2008, 05:22:06 AM »
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well i have an ultra zone. will the blast zone be much of a difference with a diff cover? from my understanding they have the same core correct?
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Do you REALLY think because one ball has the same core as another, they will both perform the same?

No wonder you have such a hard time chosing balls!

The coverstock/cover makes a larger difference than the core by, in general, a factor of 7:3.
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leftyinsnellville

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Re: Heavy Oil Ball?
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2008, 05:48:21 AM »
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VISIONARY has GRANITE GARGOYLE blems for $78 shipped. That ball is definitely for heavy oil. Good Luck!!


Actually the GG was reclassified as a medium oil ball.  See link:  http://www.visionarybowling.com/ball_granitegargoyle.html

I had very good luck with it on heavier oil when I prepped the surface with burgandy scotchbright.  My best heavy oil balls were part of Columbia's Reaction series...the Arc and the Roll.  Both had surfaces that were very adjustable and both turned very strong in flood conditions when the surfaces were prepped with either Scotchbright or sandpaper.
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