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What ball and layout
« on: September 09, 2012, 05:28:07 PM »
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Play up 2nd arrow
low revs
stroker
13-14 mph
 current ball is ebonite afterburner
15 lbs.

I play the second arrow and with med-heavy oil, my ball has a little trouble finishing strong.  What ball would you reccommend, and what drill?  Is this ball drilled strong?  Any advice would be nice.

My strengths:  fairly accurate, open to suggestions
My weaknesses: Low revs, wrist injurie prevent much practice
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Re: What ball and layout
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2012, 10:18:59 PM »
This may help you out.  For reference, the Afterburner has a symmetrical core and based on the picture, it appears to be similar to a 3-1/2 x 5 x 3 layout with a higher track.

With a 13-14 or 15 mph speed, you would probably benefit with a hybrid cover.  This way, you still get good length while getting an earlier read on heavier conditions. 

In the Ebonite brand family, you may want to check out the Ebonite Endure.  This ball has a stronger hybrid cover that is designed for medium-heavy patterns.  It's still a symmetric core and will react a little earlier than the Afterburner.

The Storm Hy-Road is one of the best hybrid balls available.  It also has symmetrical core, proven hybrid cover, is designed for medium-heavy patterns, and should also work really well.  Also, it may be slightly lower in cost than the Ebonite Endure as the Hy-Road is not the newest tech available.  Basically each time Storm tries to discontinue this ball, it keeps coming back as the newer stuff doesn't exactly match what this ball can do. 

Since both are symmetrical, you can most likely use a similar layout to what you have with just some minor tweaks.  Also taking into account the lower rev rate and wrist, these would allow you to play a very similar line with only minor adjustments.
 
You really can't go wrong with either choice.
« Last Edit: September 09, 2012, 10:22:37 PM by tommyboy74 »
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Re: What ball and layout
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2012, 08:29:58 AM »
Track 503T, DV8 Reckless or Marauder (with a little surface), Brunswick maxxed out....just a few.  Might even look into the new purple taboo, very clean through the front, revs hard and continues very well.

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Re: What ball and layout
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2012, 02:38:51 PM »
+1 for the 503T
500 & 700 series is a proven series for track

You wont be disappointed with this choice

Im not a fan of the DV8 or Lordfield
DV8 is just a marketing ploy for a lackluster brunswick lineup
Some of the Lordfield equipment has been banned for USBC use