Author Topic: Benchmark ball? (Read 5750 times)

TamerBowling · « **on:** September 29, 2009, 02:40:52 PM »

I currently use a Cell solid and V2 solid. I love the V2 reaction. The best mid-lane read of any ball I've ever thrown with a nice arc to the pocket. There are 2 gaps I'd like to fill. 1-On a fresh shot, it would help to have a bit more bite on the backend to carry. 2-With carrydown, I lose carry with the V2.
On fresh, I could use the Cell, but it's not the usable ball I thought it would be and it eats up the condition too quickly, making it harder to use the V2 afterwards. It's a very aggressive ball, but very early reaction.
I didn't know which board to post this since I don't have a brand preference but I remember how my purple Quake used to roll.

Any recommendations for a benchmark readable ball on Medium THS?

dougb · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:13:04 AM »

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None better:

http://www.bowlersdream.com/columbiarival.html
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"I don't want to be remembered, I want to be forgotten"

+1. The Rival can handle anything from fresh oil to burnt lanes in it's OOB finish (4000 abralon).

The ball is smooth and predictable--a great benchmark.

I've heard people like the Perfect Rival even more, although I have to say it is (IMHO) not a good looking ball.

dougb · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:13:08 AM »

quote:
None better:

http://www.bowlersdream.com/columbiarival.html
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"I don't want to be remembered, I want to be forgotten"

+1. The Rival can handle anything from fresh oil to burnt lanes in it's OOB finish (4000 abralon).

The ball is smooth and predictable--a great benchmark.

I've heard people like the Perfect Rival even more, although I have to say it is (IMHO) not a good looking ball.

TamerBowling · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2009, 08:18:53 PM »

Thanks all. I think I'll try to fill the gap with a Freeze. I'll let you know how it works. The V2 works so well right now, I will not fully replace it, unless the Freeze turns out to be more than I hope.

CHawk15 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:35:52 PM »

I'd look at the Cool Noize, it's the closest thing to the Rival that is currently in C300's lineup. I have one with the pin in the ring finger and the CG kicked towards the palm and it has a very good benchmark reaction IMHO.

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