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Bradentothemax

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Good Ball for the Dry?
« on: May 23, 2007, 02:53:39 AM »
Hey Guys,

 My first post on here and I've been considering a Lane #1 ball for awhile now, but my local pro shop and most the bowlers around here don't know too much about then. I'm looking for something I can get down the lane easily with a fairly tamed backend. I am a power player, but don't know my exact rev rate. I throw it around 16 mph and have a fairly high track (usually right around the thumb hole). I never realized how complex bowling until I started reading on here and observing how analytical the sport can be. My current arsenal is all Storm equipment and I have a Shift (which I hate), Thunder Road Pearl (most versatile ball I've ever thrown) and also a Jolt Pearl (nice ball for dryer condition but backend a little too snappy when the backend are real torched). I've always mostly thrown storm but I really want to try out some new equipment so I recently bought a RSX300, No Mercy and a ThunderStruck Pearl. I haven't drilled any yet, but I know they won't be good for the roast. I was looking at the Blue Cobalt Pearl from Lane #1 and thought maybe that would be good? I obviously want something with a little more coverstock than plastic, but not by much. Hope to here some insights from my fellow bowlers and Lane #1 bowlers. Take Care!

 

Grayson

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2007, 11:58:31 AM »
ranking of balls (dry - med)

XXXL

Bullet

H2O

Cobalt

whereas the cobalt and H2O are almost equal about lenght and backend (H2O is a bit longer) but the Cobalt is a good stronger rated by Bowling this month.

And there are always the old balls

XL and XXL but I can only give you input on the XXXL:
plastic... doesn'T like any oil at all and will leave nasty stuff if not played right... at least mine gives me lot's of over/under... but that could be the layout..

the other's I haven't seen nore played ...

If you'd like to wait till I got my H2O I ordered (and drilled) I can say more 'bout this ball..

Friend of mine owned a bullet but it was too tame for his taste but imho a very good dry lane ball... and others say they can use it as spareball...

well 20 hits and I am the first to write an answer... this tell's us the question is not easy to answer but imho the Cobalt pearl (rated as strong as my Tsunami by BTM ! ) is not meant for dry lanes but could be if layed out right... other's my have a better clue here.

wish you the best.
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robospare

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2007, 12:04:00 PM »
Lane Masters "HORNET"

Best dry lane / short oil pattern ball on the market!

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2007, 12:07:30 PM »
Bullet
H2O


I also like the Vibe from Hammer

zeusjr

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2007, 07:15:57 PM »
quote:
Bullet
H2O



Werd, both are very good balls for dry lanes...

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2007, 07:21:27 PM »
bullet = toast
h20 = med-dry to dry
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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2007, 10:50:03 PM »
When it comes to Lane 1, there is NO OTHER dry choice than the XXXL.  I cannot imagine any other Lane 1 user believing that their is a better truly DRY lane ball.

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Bradentothemax

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2007, 12:31:23 AM »
Thanks for all the responses guys. I can get a decent price on an H20 so I may look at that one first, but the XXXL is plastic right?

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2007, 12:43:47 AM »
XXXL is plastic.  If there is some head oil at all, I would recommend the Bullet.  It is designed to be a low-flaring piece and the cover is pretty weak.  It is beautiful on a burned up track area if you normally play on a typical house shot.  Just move outside and let the ball use the dry to get to the pocket.

I found with my Bullet that often times it was easier to use outside on the toast than trying to find a line further inside with a jumpy pearl ball and swinging it, depending on how severly the shot had broken down.

But if you are really talking about dry, like not oiled in 2 weeks kind of dry, go for the XXXL.  I personally use the Clear Diamond during the very rare times I see conditions like these, and it works great, but the XXXL will do what you need it to on the toast.
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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2007, 12:02:05 PM »
Of the curerct line up, the best ball for dry is H20 without a doubt!!  It is a very underrated ball.
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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2007, 12:28:24 PM »
I agree that the XXXL is good for dirt as well.  But any kind of oil will make it go straight.  It is plastic, but good choice for extreme dry

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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2007, 04:00:07 PM »
Toast...XXXL.
If there is a hint of oil left...Bullet.
If it's just a light or short pattern...H20 or Cobalt Pearl (H20=smooth...Cobalt=angular).


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Re: Good Ball for the Dry?
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2007, 11:35:25 PM »
I have a Crystal with a 5 1/2 in pin drilled CG out ant I like it much better than my Bullet..Doesn't flip much it just driver right on thru the pins
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