Bowled Wednesday. Purpose was to decide which balls will remain in my 4-ball roller. I have been switching between balls for my leagues as the lane conditions are so different. I'm having trouble in 1 house that lays down what they call their Tournament pattern for our Classic league. They agreed to put that pattern down for a couple of friends and myself.
Started with my Terminator. Old Reliable and darn near 100% on spares, even flattening out for a 10. Played an outside line, as I wanted the practice on fresh oil for a 218. The, I took out the questionable ball, the Virtual Gravity. I have not scored well with this ball so it is on the chopping block. 162, with plenty of over/under. The ball just didn't roll the same way twice, and this has been my second ball out in league. It left some pretty ugly spares, as I had trouble finding a line with it. that has been the problem. Can't take a ball out that you don't know where to roll.
Finished with my Black Diamond, and realized what a late ball was supposed to do. Carry down doesn't matter. it was very consistent and reliable. Cleared the heads, and turned really strong. Even on one that got away, it came back with a slashing strike. Bottom line, 299 with an extra finger on the 12th ball for a 10 pin. Just amazing how one ball is skittish on changing oil, and the other just doesn't care.
Bottom line, VG is out and replaced by my BigRBang. At least I know what that ball will do.
