I've been carrying two balls and a spare to leagues, but only really using the Doom.  (I also carry the Big One.)  So really, my arsenal is two balls, the Big One and the Doom.  I want to keep it simple, but I do think I could use one more ball with a different surface or characteristics.  I sometimes have trouble with the Doom getting to be too much ball, so I was sort of leaning towards something for the lighter stuff.  I am interested in the Venus, or maybe a Tropical or a Vibe.  Any other ideas?  You can suggest a different type of ball, as well, if you think it will help me, like a particle for instance.  Thanks!
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I know this is off topic, but I just looked at your Bowling Journal. You were doing exactly the same thing I was, with my Doom when I first got it. Two good games and on bad.

I found out you have to chase the oil line. You have to be very aware of what lines everyone else is throwing, and move to where they weren't. That is the only way that you will be able to score consistently with that ball.

For example, my best set this year was a 766, using the Doom all three games. Started out playing up 10, coming up the back of the ball, throwing around 16mph. Shot 266. That line started really drying up, halfway thru the second game. Shot 221. Made a big move inside to 23, because most of the straightballers were playing between 12 to 20. For my third game, shot a 279, playing a big swing shot, and coming around the ball.

Now, not saying this to brag, but the results proved it. You have to be ready to move.....and sometimes it has to be a big move.
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Thanks, guys.  I am trying to keep it simple.
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Stop trying to impress other people, people mostly care about what you're saying about them not you.

If you don't like Wrigley, you might as well leave the country and join the Taliban.

ttt
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Stop trying to impress other people, people mostly care about what you're saying about them not you.

If you don't like Wrigley, you might as well leave the country and join the Taliban.

I would lean towards a stronger drilled Saturn before I would get a Venus. If you got a Venus that would make 2/3 of your arsenal particle, and if your Doom is too much you may have some trouble trying to ball down to a particle ball.
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Mat Henning
Roto-Grip Staffer
Owner/Operator of
Champions Bowling Services

Since you really seem to like the Ebonite/Hammer stuff, I would recommend the Black Ice by Ebonite.  It will get down the lane easier and cleaner than the Doom on the drier conditions with a predictable move on the backend.  Plus, it is a good looking ball as well. I know quite a few people in my area that love theirs as a third game ball.
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Steven Vance
Former Pro Shop Operator

If anyone out there is worried about the scores being too high, try duckpin!!