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thedjs

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Eruption replacement
« on: July 16, 2019, 05:01:11 PM »
My wife has an old blue Eruption that is in bad shape.  What ball in the Ebonite family would be good replacement? 

Thanks.

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2019, 08:40:13 PM »
Probably a GB3 Pearl
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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2019, 11:03:41 PM »
Well if she throws #12 can get a Eruption Pro here.  Can probably find a NIB Eruption Pro in whatever weight new in box fairly easily on ebay.

https://gebhardtsbowling.com/columbia-300-eruption-pro-blue-bowling-ball/
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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2019, 12:57:00 PM »
Quote from: 2handedrook12 on July 16, 2019, 08:40:13 PM
Probably a GB3 Pearl


I’m not sure about this. I have both, and although it’s been a while since I’ve thrown my GB3 Pearl, that’s not the first ball that comes to mind. The covers and the differential are different.
 
The Eruption Pro was unique in that it was a solid with a low differential. I have two NIB in storage for when my current one wears out.
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avabob

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2019, 03:50:49 PM »
What level of bowler is she?  Unless she is a higher average looking for specific reaction, there are many balls from all manufacturers at this performance level. 
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thedjs

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2019, 04:54:51 PM »
Quote from: 2handedrook12 on July 16, 2019, 08:40:13 PM
Probably a GB3 Pearl

I have a GB-3 Pearl and, for me, it covers a lot of boards.  I think this might be too strong for a replacement for her.  But thanks for the input.
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thedjs

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2019, 04:57:03 PM »
Quote from: avabob on July 17, 2019, 03:50:49 PM
What level of bowler is she?  Unless she is a higher average looking for specific reaction, there are many balls from all manufacturers at this performance level. 

She bowls in leagues and carries between a 155 and 160 average.  Very slow ball speed but she can hook it quite a bit.  I was wondering about the blue Vibe or something on that order.  Do want to stay in the Ebonite family if possible.
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bowlingman817

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2019, 05:40:54 PM »
I would say the new Orange Vibe
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Steven

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2019, 10:10:54 PM »
Quote from: bowlingman817 on July 17, 2019, 05:40:54 PM
I would say the new Orange Vibe

 
Based on specs, it looks like it could be similar.
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avabob

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2019, 11:22:21 PM »
After dark pearl or even solid would be a good option
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MrNattyBoh

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2019, 08:06:51 AM »
I really think the Web Tour will be the best replacement in the EBI family.
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Steven

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2019, 09:45:46 AM »
Quote from: MrNattyBoh on July 18, 2019, 08:06:51 AM
I really think the Web Tour will be the best replacement in the EBI family.

 
Web Tour = Eruption Pro Blue ??  ???


I can't think of 2 balls that are more different.
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leftybowler70

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2019, 10:06:51 AM »
Web tour, and Eruption blue are polar OPPOSITES; Web is earlier, and more off the spot, while the Eruption is later, and smoother.

Not close of a comparison imo.
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MrNattyBoh

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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2019, 10:28:40 AM »
My Web Tour is the smoothest ball I've rolled. Love that subtle downlane reaction. Now, my GB3 is much stronger than my Web Tour...........
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Re: Eruption replacement
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2019, 10:44:26 AM »
Quote from: MrNattyBoh on July 18, 2019, 10:28:40 AM
My Web Tour is the smoothest ball I've rolled. Love that subtle downlane reaction. Now, my GB3 is much stronger than my Web Tour...........



That's all very nice, but how did you come to the Web Tour = Eruption Pro??
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