BallReviews

Equipment Boards => Ebonite => Topic started by: dtp on January 29, 2007, 06:07:33 AM

Title: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: dtp on January 29, 2007, 06:07:33 AM
Which would y'all say is a better dry lane ball, the Whirlwind or the CrossFire? or does it matter?
--------------------
N.C. State Wolfpack
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: johns811 on January 29, 2007, 02:34:11 PM
You might want to consider the ICE also. Nice looking ball for drier lanes.
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: azguy on January 29, 2007, 02:35:55 PM
The CrossFire will give you a stronger arc than the Ice, so I'd go with the Ice. JMO.
--------------------
az guy aka: R & L Bowlers Pro
rlbowlerspro@cox.net
www.rlbowlerspro.com


Looking for treasures ? Take a look at my wife's ebay store http://www.ebaystores.com/Pitas-Place?refid=store

Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Jeff Ussery on January 29, 2007, 02:44:30 PM
For drier lanes, I prefer the Ice.  Whirlwinds are a little stronger than you might think.  If you want the standard light-bulb shape core, go with the Crossfire.  Don't rule out an extremely shiny Overtime with a weak layout either.  This has been exceptionally good for me.
--------------------
Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Training Clinics
www.proshoptraining.com
Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 785-843-2658
Ball Videos at www.putfile.com/jeffussery
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: tonybowls on January 29, 2007, 04:51:50 PM
Blue Ice is awesome on dry lanes. Hard to believe a ball that cheap hits that hard.
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: dtp on January 29, 2007, 05:40:27 PM
I frequent this site a lot and I see Mr. Ussery's name a lot in the Ebonite section. Are you sponsored by Ebonite or something. Also, I would like to get in contact with you and ask you some specific questions about their equipment. Thanks
--------------------
N.C. State Wolfpack
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Jeff Ussery on January 29, 2007, 06:13:21 PM
Ebonite and I work together to put on the absolute best training clinics in the bowling industry!  I also bowl on their amateur staff.  Feel free to e-mail me anytime with any questions you might have!

--------------------
Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Training Clinics
www.proshoptraining.com
Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 785-843-2658
Ball Videos at www.putfile.com/jeffussery
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: BrooklynSlop on January 29, 2007, 06:31:09 PM
Neither of these will work as a dry lane ball. The covers are too aggressive. But I do have a single drill Crossfire that I'll sell to you for $45 shipped. Great ball... for mediums.
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Jeff Ussery on January 29, 2007, 06:31:58 PM
Thanks for the complement there!
--------------------
Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Training Clinics
www.proshoptraining.com
Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 785-843-2658
Ball Videos at www.putfile.com/jeffussery
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Big Jake on January 29, 2007, 06:39:53 PM

In the center row on the bottom....

http://www.ebonite.com/eboniteteam/staff_list.php?classification=Amateur%20Staff
--------------------
Big Jake

formally: saint-jake
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Jeff Ussery on January 29, 2007, 06:44:34 PM
Neat,

I didn't even know my name was on there!  Cool.
--------------------
Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Training Clinics
www.proshoptraining.com
Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 785-843-2658
Ball Videos at www.putfile.com/jeffussery
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Moose Nugget on January 29, 2007, 06:45:44 PM
Quote
Ebonite and I work together to put on the absolute best training clinics in the bowling industry!
Quote


That's a pretty BOLD statement Jeff.  You are good!.......but I think IBPSIA gives you a run for your money as "The Absolute Best" proshop training in the industry.  After all you're a former IBPSIA instructor and when Denny Torgerson and Mo Pinel are providing indepth instruction for 5 days in the advanced course anyone would be hard pressed to top that knowledge base.  Throw in the BPAA support along with 4 other industry leading pro shop owners/master ball fitters and you have a recipe for success.  I'll give you credit as you are good and you were one of my favorite instructors in Orlando a couple years ago.  I like your confidence!
 I'd recommend Jeff for your proshop training, he is very knowledgeable and a good guy too boot.



Edited on 1/29/2007 7:46 PM
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: Jeff Ussery on January 29, 2007, 06:49:40 PM
It's impossible to compare the two until you've seen both, which very few people have.  One is a large class size over a 4-day period.  Ours is a small class size over a 5-day period.  So the two classes are just dynamically different.

I just feel that we offer an excellent program along with the intimate, small class feeling that is necessary for the highest level of understanding.  I'm obviously proud of our classes and the ciricculum, and I know our previous students feel the same.

Thanks for the comments!
--------------------
Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Training Clinics
www.proshoptraining.com
Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 785-843-2658
Ball Videos at www.putfile.com/jeffussery

Edited on 1/29/2007 7:50 PM
Title: Re: Which is a better dry lane ball?
Post by: VBP-Dustin on January 29, 2007, 09:24:05 PM
jeff is a great guy had a chance to bowl 2 tournaments with him  on in st clair mo and the other in california mo  its been a while since ive seen him    great all around guy ggreat bowler as well   hope to see jeff at more tournaments

Dustin boice