Author Topic: Suggestion (new ball)? (Read 1289 times)

digitard · « **on:** February 16, 2005, 03:38:10 PM »

Bare with my lack of technical terms. I've been bowling since I was 12, but never took the time to learn the 'ins and outs' of the game technically. I learn to adapt to whatever I'm throwing, but I dont know the technical side of things so bare with my question.

Okay here's the deal. A long time ago I was throwing a blue Rhino Urethane ball (had to be early 90's) and man that ball got the strong hook I love. A few years ago I got back into bowling and picked up an AMF Dick Webber Legacy. The ball is great, and I still use it, but its hook is much more subtle than I like. I love it for corner spares because it curves in at the right time, but in general its too subtle of a hook for my liking.

So I've been looking into new balls and from some generic stuff I've been reading online I've been looking at a few Hammers, and a Rhino PTE. The Rhino is a reactive resin ball but the reading appears that it gets much more hook than my current ball. The Hammers (probably REAL DEAL) have been getting astounding reviews, and after shooting an email to a hammer player he mentioned the 'real deal' being the best comparision to the hook I got from my old Rhino.

What would you recommend for a good strong hook ball for heavy oil. I think my Legacy will be fine for drier conditions, and I still have an ancient Hammer I've had forever that someone gave me that I use for straight balls.

Thanks for the feedback.

Overhand · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2005, 12:32:32 AM »

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What would you recommend for a good strong hook ball for heavy oil. I think my Legacy will be fine for drier conditions, and I still have an ancient Hammer I've had forever that someone gave me that I use for straight balls.
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Unfortunately, you have two large variables. First, the performance balls nowadays are much stronger than the urethane days. Second, the lanes are oiled much heavier than the urethane period to protect them from the new balls.

You would hate to buy a super strong ball and find out it you can't control it. Or buy a ball too weak for the possible heavy condition in your house.

The best bet is let your pro shop guy watch you throw your old ball in your house. He'll give you a few balls to choose from. We here at BR will likely give you our favorite balls, but you won't know if they're too strong/weak for your specific game.

Mr Pro Shop guy also gets good feedback on the balls he sells that are working in that house/condition.

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digitard · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2005, 12:49:36 AM »

I agree about the pro-shop. I'm going to do that, but I want to get an idea of what to look for.

I want something with a strong hook. My current ball has a very mild hook, and its not enough.

The 'type' of hook I used to throw would be thrown off the 2nd arrow from the right and pretty straight down and near the end it would curve into the pocket. In addition, depending on lane condition, I would throw more center and have it hook out and then back in.

I just want a decent idea of some good, solid, strong hooking balls to look into.

digitard · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2005, 05:34:59 PM »

The 'SAW' seems to be what I'll be looking at after having a quick talk w/ my local proshop.

Quick question though. I'm probably ordering the ball online cause they dont have any instock right now. Should I request any specific top weight or pin placement when I order online?

My throw is a pretty natural throw. Very little push outside the standard downswing (man i wish i made sense...lol). I dont rip it, and I dont throw more rotations than a Gravitron (best ride ever) on it either. Its a very natural drop I guess.

Edited on 2/17/2005 6:45 PM

digitard · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2005, 05:03:47 PM »

Nevermind. Got my new ball on order. Just waiting for it to come in so I can drill it and hit the lanes.

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