I was discussing what was needed in my arsenal and upon trying some different inside lines as well as hand releases, my bowling coach noted that I am in serious need of a heavy oil ball where the core is concentrated in the center of the ball. He mentioned something like the Titanium series of cores in the Columbia line. Any suggestions for balls either in that line for heavy oil or something from any ball manufacturer? Right now I have an Animal for heavy oil, but he mentions that for my game playing deep inside that ball can struggle to make the turn.

It was fun trying to play deeper inside (crossing 24 and not getting the ball outside of 15 at the breakpoint- a challenge for my normal down and in game) as well as suggestions when the shot is drier and you need more length out of the ball (different finger and hand releases for both...).

Matt

Matt,

I'mnot sure your coaches request is valid these days anymore. A center heavy, i.e. low RG core is no longer a requirement for a strong oiler given some of the current crop of coverstocks currently available. The Lanemasters "Guaranteed" is definitely a heavy oiler and its RG is 2.61.
http://d225652.hostwerx21.adwerx.com/products.php?ball=02,
Legends Yeah Baby! at 2.62,
The Track GP2 will also handle a good bit of oil with an RG 2.57,
Brunswick Goliath's RG ranges from 2.55 to 2.59 and it handles a lot of oil.

Columbia's Titanium cores, as much as I love the Messenger Ti series, do not currently have a ball that will handle oil as well as the above balls, that I recall right now. The Primal Rage was their last heavy oiler that I recall with the Ti nugget, circa 1997.

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Just like hand grenades and horse shoes, in bowling you only have to get close ...

If you're looking for a center heavy core, the Solid Uranium Buzzsaw is about as center heavy as it gets, with it's 2.45 RG. =:^D