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John D Davis

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looking for 2 heavy rolling balls for backup
« on: July 17, 2007, 02:58:33 PM »
I need some suggestions.... here is my arsenal:
Animal
Phenom
3 R43's
Poly Alien
Horizon
Saturn
Rsp
Venus
Mercury
RS300

I really have nothing when I hit some heavy volume of oil or at least I feel like I dont... One of my strongest balls is one of the R43's drilled with pin under fingers. I am thinking of purchasing a couple heavy rolling balls not for every day play but in case I run into a large amount of oil. I recently purchased all those roto grip balls and are very happy with each and every one of them. Should I purchase a couple epics such as the last couple or should I try something different that would give me a more early read? I was thinking of the Fury and the Total Inferno... I was even thinking of trying a couple Mo Rich balls such as the Awsome Hook and the Awsome Revs, simply because I have heard alot of their balls rolls quiet heavy in the mids. How do you guys feel about this??? And some of you that use only one brand of bowling balls please dont comment, thanks, John

 

dizzyfugu

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Re: looking for 2 heavy rolling balls for backup
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2007, 02:42:54 AM »
Watch out for a ball with a low RG and some good differential as a base. Brunswick's Total Inferno is a good candidate, the Fury, too. A Mammoth also makes a good oil ball, as well as Visionary's AMB Particle Centaur. From MoRich, Awesome Hook and probably the Revs, maybe with a tad more surface will do a good job. The No Mercy is also a good ball (even though it follows unique drilling instructions). The original Epic is, what I have heard, also a good basic choice, but recently discontinued.

But the basic ball is not main thing - you need a certain reaction for good oil performance. Make sure to get a ball with a lower pin distance (1-2") and put the pin in a strong position u nder the fingers, e. g. 4" from PAP or even in leverage position, and the CG/MB either stacked or swung out closer to the PAP for a more arcing reaction - all of this promotes early roll and a good finish on true heavy and long oil. Balance hole will be required.
You can also fine-tune the coverstock surface to handle more or less oil, but with an aggressive, early-rolling layout you will surely need long oil for a ball with an aggressive coverstock to work properly.
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Re: looking for 2 heavy rolling balls for backup
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2007, 05:59:00 PM »
Go with a Odyssey you will not be let down. Great ball and a lot more versatile then you may think. The ball rolls heavy, but retains energy threw the pins. Out of the epic line I think the Odyssey is the best one out of them.
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spinner031

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Re: looking for 2 heavy rolling balls for backup
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2007, 06:57:00 PM »
Try a Mammoth.  It hooks earlier than the Fury, which is good in real oil, and is cheaper too.  Try to find one with a 2" pin, and if you want maximum overall hook (which on that ball would be crazy) drill it 3 3/8 x 3 3/8.  That core position is the most unstable, and so, the ball takes off like an F-16.

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Re: looking for 2 heavy rolling balls for backup
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2007, 07:01:22 PM »
What I find interesting is that your Animal doesn't seem to be enough for you.  How is it drilled?  How many games are on it?  What is the surface prep?  I think that ball should do very well in heavy oil.  A Track product stronger than that would be the Rule GP2, which is another option for you, if you can find it.