The reason for all particle is that I like the control and hit. I have had success with reactives but the most success with particle. I will look into the v2 dry because that is the only major concern is getting a particle ball for dry lanes. I was also thinking of a power groove proactive plum for dry.
I have amf triumph for medium but its a little to strong to be a benchmark ball. Would the saw blade or sling blade fit in between the v2dry/plum and the
Triumph? Anymore suggestions? Thanks guys.

Maybe at your home centre on THS you may be fine with ALL particle.  But once you start bowling tournaments in a few different centres, patterns and surfaces it would be in your best interest to carry at least resin.  As smooth and hard hitting as a particle is, particle equipment cannot project as far down the lane and make as sharp of a turn to the pocket as a resin.  So to combat dry lanes from inside angles I suggest at least 1 reactive.  Even if you use it just once, having one night with an honour score may just make it all worth it!

I understand what you're saying Lazolio. I don't have any 300's but I do have two 299 games both with reactive. I just think that if you have some head oil and not much, you can cover most conditions from light medium to heavy with particle. Its about preference I guess. I do have reactives to cover conditons when it gets dry, I was just looking for a different option in particle to cover dry to light conditons even when there isn't any oil to get a particle ball started. I like Clintdaley's idea but I don't know enough about different drills and cover changes. I know it seems to be against the norm. I wish I had a knowledgeable ball driller who would work with me in this endeavor. I'll throw it at my ball driller and hope he doesn't laugh. Thank guys

I agree resins would probably cover more than particles, however, more than just surface is at question here. For me, with my high speed and little tilt, resins do not want to react in oil, and overreact in dry. Most pearls do the same. What I have found with the GP2 is something different than most particles on the market. Because the core does have a higher Rg than most other balls (2.57) that will help it get through the heads better than most particles. The cover is strong enough out of box to handle lots of oil, but yet, is versatile enough to take a cover change very well. The core also is versatile and can be drilled to go long, although not what the ball is intended for. Combining all of these factors is where I have got the notion I can have an arsenal of all GP2s. I have yet to find a reactive cover to handle the amount of oil the GP2 can. In my area, we are faced with oilier conditions more often than dry, plus when you combine the tile and speed issue for me, you see why I pick a particle, especially the GP2.

However, if you have tons of hand or tilt, someone more than likely could and can fill an entire arsenal on a resin ball. Their hand and tilt would work in oil and other drills to handle dry, such as the original Rule. The only problem I see is the lower Rg, which makes the ball want to start earlier. When the heads start to go, it will effect the lower Rg more than a higher Rg ball (naturally).

Just my 2 cents, explaining my view and why I am going to do this for my arsenal next year. I will have other balls, like the 5.0, original X, etc, but for the main part, I am going to stick with the GP2s and report my results.
Sort of a test as well for myself.

Clint
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