Author Topic: I need a new ball...dont know what to get? (Read 2479 times)

KYD · « **on:** December 02, 2011, 07:29:08 AM »

Ok hi to all im new to this forum but not new to bowling. Been bowling just as recreation since i can remember but just recently starting to take it a lil more seriously. Not as quite as serious as to go onto a tournament but ive been doing mixed leauges now for a couple years. I've taught myself how to hook a ball and most of the need to know basics. BUT the balls ive been using i dont think have been up to the challenge. The alley i go to are pretty inconsistnent at oiling up the lanes. Some nights it'll be drier then the sahara without a drop of oil on the lanes it seems and some nights it seems like they throw a few gallons on per lane. And the ball i use wont hook at all in medium to heavy oil conditions and it ruins my scores/series...and sometimes my night cuz it pisses me off lol.

My shot:

Right Handed

Stroker Style

5 Step aproach (usually a fast paced approach but can slow myself down if needed)

Ball Speed: 15-17 ish

Rev Rate: Average

Track: Low

I dont throw the ball cross lane and let the ball snap/hook back in. I typicaly Start on the Far Right Aproach Dot (closest to the the foul line) and center the Dot between my shoes and throw the ball down the RIGHT Side of the lane and have the ball hook in at the end. Not quite sure how far down the lane when the ball begins to come back in but id say the last 20-15 ft with a semi tight but smooth arc/break.

My Ball (first "hook" ball ive bought and have only/ever used)

Brunswick Groove Urethane. 16lbs with fingertips

The place i had drill it i dont believe knew the kind of shot i have so im not so sure if it was drilled to my style. But it does seem to do the trick on a dry lane. Once that ball finds some oil forget about it ever coming back in the way i want it to. I always have to change how i throw it and that never stays the same as the lanes break down. so i end up having a crappy night.

Im looking to purchase a good performance ball that will react on a Medium to Heavy Oil for a House Pattern. I dont want to spend an Arm n a Leg buying one tho. I dont throw cross lane so a ball that works the right side and snaps back in with good power to get some good pin action is idealy what im looking for. So can anyone help me out with what im looking for??? thanks in advance.

ithinkican · « **Reply #16 on:** December 07, 2011, 08:49:24 PM »

get the victory road. well rounded and very versitile ball

JohnP · « **Reply #17 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:26:09 AM »

I recently drilled a Motiv Raptor for a high speed, high tilt, high rotation cranker and it worked out great. I used a strong layout and he moved about 8 and 3 left compared to his original Black Widow. He's had the Widow since they first came out and I don't know if he's ever done oil removal, so that might not be a fair comparison. But even so, the Raptor was impressive. -- JohnP

Author Topic: I need a new ball...dont know what to get? (Read 2479 times)

KYD

I need a new ball...dont know what to get?

ithinkican

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JohnP

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