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Equipment Boards => Hammer => Topic started by: Low Revs on April 05, 2014, 09:06:35 PM

Title: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: Low Revs on April 05, 2014, 09:06:35 PM

Ok, never bowled a tournament before and I can't make up my mind what balls I need to take. I would like to limit it to 6 or less.

It will be USBC white #2 pattern and they will oil after every set.

Two that will be going for sure will be the mastermind, and the deadly aim w/box finish.

The other candidates are:

First blood @2000 abralon
Deadly aim @2000 abralon strong layout
Absolut curve @1000 pin down
Rachet
Wrench
Nail titanium
Cobalt vibe
True blood
Mastermind genius (it will have to be drilled)

What would you guys recommend dragging to the lanes for this?

Title: Re: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: hallofamer on April 05, 2014, 09:44:57 PM

How do you throw the ball? Left or right?

Title: Re: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: Low Revs on April 05, 2014, 10:23:16 PM

I'm a righty. Revs are 300ish ball speed from 15-19 at the pins depending on what I'm trying to do.

Title: Re: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: hallofamer on April 05, 2014, 10:46:48 PM

I would say genius and wrench. Limit choices but good options. All different reactions from medium to strong. Can't go too weak or won't carry.

Title: Re: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: tommyboy74 on April 05, 2014, 10:56:17 PM

Back in 2010, the PBA had the Pepsi Red/White/Blue open where they played on these patterns.  The link below shows these:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACzAVP6B_7c

All of the matches used different patterns, so you will want to see all of them.

That being said, I would stick to your medium to heavy balls for covering it.  The Genius and Deadly Aim will be good options.  I'd also look at bringing along the Wrench.   If you decide on a medium-light ball, then I'd bring the Cobalt Vibe just in case.  Those 3-4 balls should allow you multiple options to play with.  Biggest thing is keep the step-downs defined by sticking with these 3-4 balls so you're not having to constantly guess if something is right or not.

Title: Re: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: Low Revs on April 06, 2014, 01:06:43 PM

Thanks guys, and thanks for the link to the vid too. I'd like to play up 10 like Walter Ray was, but it's pretty cool with 4 people bowling to see what shots are there.

So im looking at:
Mastermind
Deadly Aim
Genius
Wrench
And possibly cobalt vibe.

I can do that

Title: Re: State tourney, what balls to take?
Post by: slimeypebble on April 06, 2014, 07:02:12 PM

I just finished a city tournie that used white 2.  I went with a IQ pearl, razor wore at 1000 with polish, a freeze at 4000 with an extra polish and a bobcat.  It played on the dryer side.  I many used the IQ and the razor.  I started each event playing 23 going to 5 and finished up 35 to 5.  I was also throwing a good bit harder than i normally would.  Doubles and team went well, I was 100 over but singles was a nightmare.... Lol