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drock300

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What to bring to USBC???
« on: February 26, 2008, 10:49:13 PM »
Hello all...this is my first post in this forum...so take it easy on me...

Until I update my profile...let me give you a little intro...I have been throwing Big B since the Original Inferno, and am currently a part of (captain of) a 10-man tournament team in Mpls-St. Paul, MN area, that is sponsored by Big B (Shout out to Ron Bragg!!!) and have had nothing but success since I have been exclusively Big B.

I am a lefty (insert Boo's and Hisses here) and have met Corey C in Winnipeg and Minot, ND (kicked my arse both times) and have introduced myself via email to BrunsNick when the Fury Pearl came out...

Now, on to my question....I would like some opinions on what a possible recommended arsenal for the USBCs this year would be...

Thanks in advance!!!


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HamPster

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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2008, 09:29:45 AM »
Yeah, actually knowing what you have will help, buuuut, the first ball in my bag is gonna be a Blast Zone.  It's the strongest control ball I've ever had, and I've never had a ball I can stay in one place with for so long.  Plus the way it sounds, having something that hooks will be a must, but mine has a slight bit of polish on it that's gonna stay there so if I find a good shot, I don't want to burn it up too quick.  Next ball is a Fury solid, polished.  Easy length when there's head oil, and plays an angle much better than my Blast.  If I have to start moving left and my Blast either starts up too early or doesn't want to make the turn, that's where my Fury comes in.  I'll get a smooth read off the midlane dry and a hard arc to the pocket.  It's been my 1-2 punch for a while now, and I haven't had to use my Fury except in long practice sessions.  

My other two just in case balls will be a Vapor Zone and Fury Pearl.  Nothing else I have can handle head burn like my Vapor Zone, unless it's really bad, it ignores it.  My Fury Pearl is for if I have to put my Blast Zone away and my Fury doesn't quite want to make the turn, my Pearl pretty much ignores backend carrydown.  As for two more that I'll probably take, my Red Zone will be going because it ended up being the ball in Reno.  Easy length, very controllable midlane and a very hard arc.  The other ball in my bag right now that sits at home with my Red Zone is a Smokin Inferno.  I can't really see that I'd use it, so I might drill an Avalanche Solid or something.  As I don't have a Twisted, I might get that or an Ultra Zone to take, either of those would probably give me the same line as my Blast Zone with a different look.  

All my Zones are laid out the same, about 4 1/2 pin to pap, with the psa kicked out a bit.  I think both my Furys are the same, 4 pin to pap, cg was kicked out for weighthole placement options.
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2008, 09:58:56 AM »
the ball that i used most out there was my Blast Zone and i also used my radical inferno
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2008, 10:19:04 AM »
Per HamPster's request...

My profile is update with the current arsenal...
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2008, 10:26:39 AM »
From what you have, you'll likely only need your Blast Zone and Ultra Zone plus a spare ball. I roll Hammer and found I only need my Black Widow and SR300. You might want your Mammoth, just in case.
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2008, 10:44:44 AM »
I second that.  I've bowled on the pattern, or at least one form of it, and my Blast Zone gave me the best look.  Didn't break down very fast either.  

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From what you have, you'll likely only need your Blast Zone and Ultra Zone plus a spare ball. I roll Hammer and found I only need my Black Widow and SR300. You might want you Mammoth, just in case.
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2008, 11:08:40 AM »
Thanks Dustin!!!  Here I was trying to actually get an un-biased opinion...
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2008, 12:39:23 PM »
Daron, how many are you planning on taking with you?

From everything I've read about this years shot and seeing you bowl a few times (fellow MNer) you should have plenty of options.

I'd bring some dull stuff, likely the Blast Zone and maybe the mammoth.  I'd also have the Ultra Zone and probably the Sidewinder with me as well.  If they break down (not sure how fast the left side goes at nationals) the Twisted or the Avalanche might be good to get down the lane.

I've read from some people that chasing in can get you in trouble in ABQ so sticking to the same area on the lane with shinier stuff may be the best bet as they break down.  For that, you'd probably want stuff that reacts similarly but varies in length down the lane.  When are you guys going to be there?  We got a big group from Roch heading there in early April.
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2008, 12:56:22 PM »
We bowl May 8th & 9th...and I usually bring 8...
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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2008, 01:40:05 PM »
Ah, we're gonna be there the week before that.  

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Re: What to bring to USBC???
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2008, 01:55:50 PM »
Well, if I was bringing 8.

Mammoth
Blast Zone
Ultra Zone
Twisted Fury x2(maybe one ~2000 grit or so)
Sidewinder
Avalanche Solid (shiny?)
Viz-a-ball
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