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danprince10

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Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« on: October 09, 2007, 12:35:26 AM »
My friend just learned how to hook it does not want an entry level ball whats something the next step up that wouldnt be too much, it doesn't have to be Brunswick, I just osted it here,Thanks.

 

danprince10

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2007, 08:35:39 AM »
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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2007, 08:39:52 AM »
Visionary Ogre

shelley

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2007, 08:50:49 AM »
Storm Thunderstruck, Roto-grip Horizon, Brunswick Rampage or Wizard, AMF Heist, not necessarily in that order.

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revTrex

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2007, 09:27:04 AM »
900G The Creature
Visionary Ogre Pearl
Roto Grip Saturn ("entry" but not really)
Ebonite Gamebreaker

qstick777

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2007, 10:43:39 AM »
Really depends on your definition of "not too much."  You should be able to get any of the balls below for around $150 (or less)* from your local pro shop (including drilling, maybe not inserts and slugs).

900 Global:  The Creature
AMF: Orbit Xtreme
Brunswick: BVP balls (Wizard, Rampage, etc), Power Groove
Columbia: Jazz, Wrath High Flush
Ebonite: Bash, Clash, Tornado
Hammer: Vibe
Rotogrip: Planet series (Saturn, Neptune, Venus)
Storm: Tropical Storm, maybe a Jolt

* based on being able to get any of the listed balls for under $100 shipped on-line (except for 900G Creature - not available on-line.  Ask your pro shop to order if they don't carry the product!).

edit:  added 900G Creature  <-- didn't show up on my initial search of on-line balls
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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2007, 12:18:25 PM »
Brunswick Power Groove. Pick a color. Any color.
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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2007, 12:23:42 PM »
I'm a big fan of the BVP line of equipment.  They cover a wide range of conditions and perform quite well...  Depending on the shop, you should be able to find one for ~ $150 out the door.

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2007, 12:26:11 PM »
STORM THUNDERSTRUCK

DON DRAPER

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2007, 02:21:44 PM »
the bvp line of balls are moderately priced and work well on just about all lane conditions except for the really dry.

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2007, 03:51:15 PM »
Avalanche....

Oh wait...


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BOWL119

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2007, 08:17:05 PM »
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I'm a big fan of the BVP line of equipment.  They cover a wide range of conditions and perform quite well...  Depending on the shop, you should be able to find one for ~ $150 out the door.

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Probably the best place to start.
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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2007, 01:38:19 PM »
Brunswick: Groove or BVP line
Ebonite: Clash/Bash
Hammer: Any Vibe
Storm: Tropical Storm

There's some, the best way to decide between balls is to go to a pro shop that sells many brands and ask the guy there to give him some tips for choosing the right ball.

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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2007, 03:50:19 PM »
I second to that! But I use Reactive Power Groove. It's been my Go to ball.
 
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Re: Whats a good beginner hooking ball?
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2007, 09:03:19 PM »
go to storm.com on left side you will find mach your ball
 put in what you think you what the ball to do
 it will mach you up.
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