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njbowl

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Plastic for dry lanes?
« on: December 19, 2004, 11:19:17 AM »
I bowl on synthetic lanes on Monday mornings. They are always bone dry. I can usually score shooting down 3 - 5 and in however because I really have to throw hard or loft to keep the ball on the right the carry is inconsistent.
Would a plastic ball reduce the hook in most cases from my normal 10 - 12 board hook.
I am looking for a more relaxed shot.
I have tried just about everywhere inside with no consistency because I am a basic down and in stroker.
What type of plastic besides a Viz a ball would you recommend?
Is there such a thing as a "no hook" drilling?
Any help would be appreciated!

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Re: Plastic for dry lanes?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2004, 07:29:23 PM »
plastic is good, urethane is something many people forget these days though. Urethane could very well be the perfect ball for you. If you want plastic though, it doesnt really matter. Most are the same, but if you find older ones they are usually softer and hook a little bit more. More then likely it wouldnt be noticable though, the difference in hook. So I'd say look into urethane.
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Re: Plastic for dry lanes?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2004, 05:19:47 AM »
If, as in your profile, your Panther is your current dry lanes ball, you might want to try the Columbia Trooper, which is a pearl urethane, or a good old White Dot, if they are REALLY dry. Both are fairly cheap as new balls go.

See http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=3&BallID=519
$49.50 plus shipping
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/1037/Columbia+Trooper.htm
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Re: Plastic for dry lanes?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2004, 06:03:33 AM »
Have you tried playing more inside instead of sticking to the outside boards, where they virtually put minimal oil in the first place. If you truly want to stay outside, a white dot would work, or if you can find a blue dot, that may work better. check on ebay to see what they have as far as urethane, you may be able to find a single drilled RH hammer or maybe a turbo for a real inexpensive price.
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Re: Plastic for dry lanes?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2004, 06:16:42 AM »
Some excellent responses so far, and I too have experienced similar problems. But it is usually the 3rd game in one house I have had to go to plastic, and still "swing" it from 3rd arrow to 10 or even out to 3.

Recently I picked up a very inexpensive NIB Black Hammer (the origional), and now it serves as my spare ball and dry lane ball.

Either learn to move in and create some area with your current equipment, or look to an "old urethane".
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