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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: tuckinfenpin on January 12, 2016, 09:35:46 AM

Title: best ball in your bag
Post by: tuckinfenpin on January 12, 2016, 09:35:46 AM
What is the best ball in your bag for THS that is still available to purchase and why? I've been using Big B brands for past couple years, but am open to all options.
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Post by: milorafferty on January 12, 2016, 09:53:16 AM
Motiv Venom Shock. It's the best ball available for the money in my opinion. It works across a wide variety of conditions and styles.
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: bergman on January 12, 2016, 09:59:51 AM
This is a difficult question to answer given that THS conditions can vary for a variety of
different reasons. However, at the risk of going out on that proverbial limb, I would have to vote for my Game Breaker 2.  If I was restricted to just one ball, this is the one I would choose. I can play outside the hill with it on the fresh  with ease . I can also stay
with it longer as the shot breaks down. 





Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: gee on January 12, 2016, 10:05:51 AM
For me its Motiv Venom Shock. Very versatile ball with good carry long lasting and affordable - And still in the Bag but not available any more Columbia Arch Rival
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: avabob on January 12, 2016, 10:07:29 AM
For the 40 foot house shots in our area, my Paradox is by far my best option.  However it really depends on your game and the surface.  As a lower rev low speed stroker I have to move in quickly on the worn anvil lane surfaces.  Paradox strength and continuation for my game give me more hit than I can get out of my other equipment. 
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: Gene J Kanak on January 12, 2016, 10:08:01 AM
For me, it's the Brunswick Brute Strength, bar none. I can use it all three games, it responds well to hand-position changes, and it carries from all angles. If you're looking for a great all-around piece, it's hard to find a better ball!
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Post by: Impending Doom on January 12, 2016, 10:18:33 AM
On a ths (or anything, really) give me my Night Hawk SE. If I had to put one ball in the bag, it would be that.
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Post by: chrisleftwich on January 12, 2016, 10:42:51 AM
Mine would be my Respect Pearl, I can use that on just about any THS I have bowled on. 
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Post by: AMF300bowler on January 12, 2016, 10:55:41 AM
AMF Pure Adrenaline. Works on every house shot.
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Post by: MrNickRo on January 12, 2016, 10:59:36 AM
I'm in love with my Tag.  Still have to try a Venom Shock though.
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Post by: coco3085 on January 12, 2016, 11:08:12 AM
Pyramid blueprint project. Went to this in late October, got rid of my crux, lights out, and black widow red legend. Very versatile, have two drilled differently, covers everything I see
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: CPA on January 12, 2016, 11:21:48 AM
For me, the Motiv Jackal.
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Post by: Bowlaholic on January 12, 2016, 11:38:52 AM
Without question the Motiv Venom Shock.  A extremely versatile ball and a true THS killer.
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Post by: Maine Man on January 12, 2016, 12:02:57 PM
I think as far as versatility and bowling on THS goes, my DV8 Vandal would be the best one in my bag. For tournaments, it has to be the Nirvana, hands down.
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: Metal_rules on January 12, 2016, 12:59:29 PM
Without a doubt --- STORM LOCK --- best rolling - hitting ball I have had in a while! So smooth and consistent. Best choice I made! I did have to adjust the cover and polish it to get the correct reaction. Most of the time it has been my go to ball.
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Post by: WOWZERS on January 12, 2016, 01:01:18 PM
I have several pieces from Roto, Storm, Motiv, and Visionary. However, regardless of where I go, I always take one bag with me that has my Optimus Solid and Venom Shock with me. Between those 2, I can cover about everything other than extremes.

Yes I know you wanted one....but these 2 compliment each other so well it is unreal. I bowl at 5 different places and I switch in and out various equipment, but these 2 always stay in the bag.

Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: Ken De Beasto on January 12, 2016, 01:17:02 PM
I throw motiv forzas pinup and down . for me its versatile and crazy smooth.
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Post by: 2handedrook12 on January 12, 2016, 01:51:38 PM
900 Global Respect. Personally I think it's better than every Storm equivalent ball. Shiny it can go through the fronts super clean and go hard off the friction. Duller it reads with great continuation. If I were in a league I'm certain I would have an 800 with it by now.
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: 12XSECH on January 12, 2016, 01:56:39 PM
Motiv Jackal, Ebonite Warrior...depending on the lanes.
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Post by: buckeyebailz on January 12, 2016, 07:11:58 PM
Right now my Track paradox is my best piece in my bag although after the first game and a half i have to put it away but thats when i pull out my new track heat and just throw the same line rest of the night and not miss a beat. I cant wait for the paradox pearl to be released.
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Post by: relentless1 on January 13, 2016, 05:43:06 AM
Motiv Forza is an absolute beast on THS. I definitely wouldn't mind buying a 2nd one just because it's a great ball.
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Post by: Walking E on January 13, 2016, 04:13:30 PM
DV8 Diva Divine. Great recovery, great carry, very versatile. It's easily my go-to ball.
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Post by: bowlingman817 on January 13, 2016, 04:28:26 PM
Hammer Bad Intentions Hybrid. Very versatile, been crushing the pocket since I got it a few weeks ago.
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Post by: UpstateProShopChris on January 13, 2016, 04:29:50 PM
Melee Hook is always my first ball out of the bag during league.  Composite cover and low rg symmetrical block with high diff is a hard combo to beat.
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Post by: kingsham on January 13, 2016, 11:17:03 PM
Ebonite Mission....hands down my favorite ball..and just always works. I happen to have two now...one pin up, one pin down.
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Post by: DP3 on January 13, 2016, 11:31:58 PM
I've only had it for a few weeks but the Primal Rage Remix has been great on the few heavier house shots I've bowled on here. It gets through the pins so well. I haven't left a tenpin in the first 6 games I've thrown with it. It drives so hard I'm trying to stop it from going past the 9 pin most of the time.
Title: Re: best ball in your bag
Post by: xrayjay on January 14, 2016, 12:12:37 AM
Lane Masters Power Strike. Reminds me of the old Track Slash. Smooth, controllable, and continuation is powerful. Great benchmark ball for me. Also, the cover is real easy to adjust.

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Post by: kidlost2000 on January 14, 2016, 05:58:07 AM
Brunswick Aura. On ball #2 using same layout as #1 and the ball is a must.
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Post by: Uncle Meat PT 2 on January 14, 2016, 07:53:31 AM
Right now it is definatly the Respect from 9G.
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Post by: s1nger1 on January 14, 2016, 08:11:15 AM
Brunswick Fortera Exile
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Post by: Bowl_Freak on January 14, 2016, 08:21:47 AM
AMF Unreal right now. Most consistent and most continuing ball i have at current moment until i drill more stuff this weekend then we will see.
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Post by: westtex on January 14, 2016, 08:29:22 AM
My IQ Nano, gives me a great read and I can play several lines with it comfortably. It's the most trusted ball I've ever had in my bag
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Post by: ryguy119 on January 14, 2016, 08:42:26 AM
I was wondering at what surface do you keep your IQ Nano?  Mine hooks too much for my typical house shot. Was thinking about polishing it up.
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Post by: RevLefty on January 14, 2016, 12:32:57 PM
azo cheater by far!
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Post by: raidernation34 on January 14, 2016, 03:21:19 PM
Our house is generally on the dryer side and I am loving my Storm Skyrocket, I can just keep increasing speed and hold the same line or play multiple angles if the lanes dictate.