I have the same problem, i.e. I never really see heavily oiled lanes. I once bought a Track Enforcer ($220 at the time) and used it only a couple of times - a waste of money. When I went to all 15 lb equipment, I got rid of the Enforcer and now I have a Predator Jungle Green, drilled stacked leverage for heavy oil (About $155 drilled).
Every now and then on my late league, we are left with big time carry down. I can play the JG inside and it beats the carry down great. The JG gets down the lane and has a very strong back end for me and carries very well. Works great on meduim oily to oily. I haven't played it on a real flood like I usually encounter at the BJ at the ABC's, so I don't know if it will handle that. However, even though I seldom use the ball, I don't feel so bad about having it since it wasn't too pricey. If I wanted to use it more, I could shine it up, but then I wouldn't have anything for oil.
When you bowl after late leagues, and they aren't hooking, you may be seeing some carry down, particularly after a bunch who throw plastic down the middle.
Edited on 2/23/2004 0:59 AM