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Urameshii6

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In need of a benchmark ball
« on: August 18, 2011, 01:45:42 AM »
  Just what the title says.  I've picked up quite a few pieces over the years, however, I am missing that one piece that will help me get an idea of what's happening before league kicks in.  Any ideas floating out there from the Big B followers?

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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 09:53:10 AM »
I would go with the loaded revolver...I am hesitant to lean towards the massive damage because mine is just a touch jumpy at the breakpoint sometimes.  The loaded has the same cover has the wicked siege, so if you need to jump to an assymetrical for those longer conditions, there is that option, or if you want to keep the symmetrical, can jump up to the revolver and lethal revolver.

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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2011, 10:07:16 AM »
Anaconda, great ball and you can get them cheap on eBay.
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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 10:44:59 AM »
 
Tough to beat the Loaded Revolver for an every day pearl, and if you like the smooth reaction of a solid then the new Lethal Revolver has been very good to me.
 
 


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2011, 07:52:22 PM »
Well, I *will* lean towards the Massive Damage, because of the way it handles volume.

 

I like my Loaded Revolvers, but they need defined friction in order to work best for me.  However, I can use the Massive D on pretty much anything from fresh to transitioning heads.


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2011, 08:49:10 PM »

 I second the Massive Damage.  What a great ball... it gives a quick and reliable read of the lanes and can handle anything from light to a fresh THS eague shot (unless your house floods the lane).  The carry is great.
 
Check out the reviews on this ball here, as the latest one pegs it as a benchmark.
RSalas wrote on 8/21/2011 7:52 PM:
Well, I *will* lean towards the Massive Damage, because of the way it handles volume.

 

I like my Loaded Revolvers, but they need defined friction in order to work best for me.  However, I can use the Massive D on pretty much anything from fresh to transitioning heads.


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2011, 11:10:53 PM »
I like the Karma Solid.  It is steady, rolls great and doesn't give me any surprise ball motions.  Its pretty damn versatile and allows me to manipulate the bowling ball as I see fit.

The idea of a solid as a benchmark is appealing to me as it makes the ball transition a little more evenly to give you that clean read of the lane.


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2011, 02:03:59 PM »
I'd say the best benchmark ball in the line is the Massive Damage. It will be able to handle more oil than the Karma Solid but I think the Karma Solid is just a little too weak to be a steady benchmark. Out of the box, the Massive Damage is a great ball for the benchmark spot. It is decently strong but its strong thoughout the midlane and backend. However, if it is going to be a dead "middle of the road" benchmark then just hit the Massive with a 4000 grit pad. Absolutely love mine at this surface. I'd highly suggest the Massive to you in this case. Like I said, if needed, you can always give it a quick scuff with a 4000 grit pad.


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2011, 09:25:18 PM »
 Loaded Revolver or Massive Damage....can't go wrong with either one.

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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2011, 07:52:53 AM »
Benchmarks...you can't go wrong with the Rattler. Activator cover with the rocket core. Can handle the widest varity of conditions you'll run into in just about any house (other than the extremes)..
 

Really, pretty much an Inferno with an updated core


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2011, 07:05:38 PM »
Tough to beat the Loaded Revolver for an every day  pearl, and if you like the smooth reaction of a solid then the new  Lethal Revolver has been very good to me.









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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2011, 07:19:46 PM »
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Urameshii6

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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2011, 06:10:52 AM »
Yeah, someone (might've been you) sent me this link when I posted this on another forum.  This is gonna come in handy though, as I have to switch to my left hand because of possible ligament damage in my right wrist.
 



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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2011, 06:18:55 AM »
between the loaded & the massive i vote massive damage.  it's a tough call between the 2 but i think the massive is more benchmark material.


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Re: In need of a benchmark ball
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2011, 06:33:54 AM »
I have to really disagree with a pearl being a benchmark ball.   Remember, a benchmark ball isn't a ball that you can use almost  everywhere (that seems to be how it's commonly understood), it's a ball used to read the lanes and determine the amount of volume and friction locations.  That generally means a smoother rolling  ball which normally are solid symmetricals.  Back before you were given  the pattern before bowling, you had to throw shots across the entire  lane and determine the pattern and solid, smooth balls were perfect for  that because they didn't overread.  Pearls skate in oil and flip in  friction.  Assymetricals tend to do the same. 
 
I believe the Karma Solid is a perfect benchmark and if  you tend to bowl on higher volumes, the Lethal.  Both have solid covers, relatively smooth and perfect for getting a read on the lanes.  The Karma is first out of my bag everywhere I go.


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