Author Topic: Need New Ball Ideas (Read 1292 times)

Flick07 · « **on:** June 15, 2009, 06:59:29 AM »

Well, I'm looking to get a new ball, I havn't bowled in a league for like 8-9 yrs but would like to get back into it. I was averaging in the 180's when I quit at 16 and I currently have an old Blue Hammer and a Storm Trauma Recovery form like 6 yrs ago that never got used. The Storm got drilled wrong and I just don't want anything to do with it after using it for like 30 games. Today, the guy at my home pro shop said I should look for a 2-piece core ball.

I throw maybe 14-16mph, low revs and I usually play over the 2nd arrow on the right (I guess thats stroker/down and in). Conditions would generally be med-heavy to medium.

Suggestions would be helpful.

pokerthief76 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2009, 03:14:52 PM »

well depends on cash...i say from hammer go with hot sauce or pyscho
storm hyroad, second demension
cloumbia power swing, cool noise
ebonite magic, magictouch,playmaker,lanebreaker
bigb wild ride,wildthing,rattler, copperhead

hope this helps some are more expensive than others. cant go wrong with all of those.
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lenstanles703 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2009, 03:41:51 PM »

Look for a mid price pearl or solid. Example: Storm Fast, Visionary Ogre etc. around $100. Good place to start. See what brand is popular in your area, most brands make a ball like this. Good luck!

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ToiletLogCore · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2009, 04:50:45 PM »

Wow this guy took an 8-9 year layoff from the game and you recommend all high-end bowling balls too him. Yeah that'll really help. What about maybe something that would actually HELP him get back into the game???
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sdbowler · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2009, 05:11:38 PM »

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Wow this guy took an 8-9 year layoff from the game and you recommend all high-end bowling balls too him. Yeah that'll really help. What about maybe something that would actually HELP him get back into the game???
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So what is your thought on a ball then?

Depending on what you want to spend there are a lot of options outthere. I would not argue with what was already said.
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channelmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2009, 06:31:33 PM »

any ball mentioned should be ok.
if you're concerned about over-
reaction just ask the driller for
a more controlled back end and
you should be ok. i would not
recommend the link as a all-around
ball though especially on the conditions
you describe.

Edited on 6/15/2009 6:32 PM

themachine300 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2009, 07:05:26 PM »

Get a hy-road. Can't go wrong with it. Very versatile ball that takes surface adjustments easily.
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qstick777 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2009, 08:02:39 PM »

I would think the Blue Hammer would still be of use.

Anything in the AMF mid+ line, or The Code would be a good "all around" ball, but you're likely to find a suitable ball from any manufacturer.

Your pro shop guy should be able to watch you bowl and make a recommendation. He'll be familiar with your style and the conditions.

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Flick07 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:30:32 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll take these and see what the pro shop guy thinks is best.

I also think I'm going to include the Columbia Freeze in there as well. Since it uses the Messenger core and knew a lot of people were using it right about the time I got out.

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