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charlest

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Explain to me how videos of a ball help you know that ball -
« on: December 11, 2005, 05:57:58 AM »
Ok, call me an idiot or whatever you like, but I just don't get it.

How does watching another person throw a ball, drilled for him, on his conditions, with his own release help you understand what the ball will do for you, with your release, drilled your way, for your conditions?

I really want to understand. really!

On another thread, someone said he liked what he saw when Wes Mallott threw the Columbia Action, admittedly a very good ball. But he fiend who wanted one had not seen Wes throw it. My reply was:
As far as I can see, Wes Mallott could throw a ball of snot and make us want it, if seeing his throwing a ball would in any way shape or form make it right for any reason. The idea is a player of Wes's abilities can make any ball look good.

Hell's bells, I threw a 289 a week ago; film any of those strikes and would you buy the Bullsh*t Whizbang I was throwing?

'Splain it to me, somebody, anybody!

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Addendum:
As of 10 PM, 12/12, so far, most people agree with me - it's hard enough to get someone to explain their delivery, no less get them to make a video to help your ball buying decision. I don't want to close this discussion yet, as it has potential. I do want to say that my major point is that people shouldn't let their emotions get the best of them by watching a video of a ball. There's tons of essential information lacking in just the video; it should be the basis of a decision to buy a ball.
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RSalas

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Re: Explain to me how videos of a ball help you know that ball -
« Reply #31 on: December 12, 2005, 04:56:59 PM »
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Everyone needs to stop worrying about the damn technical mumbo jumbo and get back to throwing the ball.


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Re: Explain to me how videos of a ball help you know that ball -
« Reply #32 on: December 12, 2005, 05:05:34 PM »
I'll have to get a hold of a digital cam myself maybe.  
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charlest

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Re: Explain to me how videos of a ball help you know that ball -
« Reply #33 on: December 12, 2005, 05:33:41 PM »
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If you can't see the ball reaction shape difference in the latest videos (Smokin, Rampage, Vapor) then THAT is a MAJOR problem.

Some folks are looking for something. Some are looking for smooth transition, some are looking for a strong jerk off the dry. The videos can show that, regardless if I throw the ball different than 75% of the folks out there.

My videos give people an idea, as well as a laugh sometimes. That is why I continue to make them.
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Your videos are nothing to laugh at, except the commentary, which are meant for laughs. If people compare one to the the next, that (and anyone else, like tenpinspro in the Track section, who does a similar performance) is the ONLY good thing I have seen in all these videos online. That, Nick, is a public service!


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Easy10pins

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Re: Explain to me how videos of a ball help you know that ball -
« Reply #34 on: December 16, 2005, 08:15:17 PM »
I posted my vids for help with my approach and delivery and I got the help I needed.
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Re: Explain to me how videos of a ball help you know that ball -
« Reply #35 on: December 16, 2005, 08:58:31 PM »
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One thing I liked about the videos on the Lane 1 web site was you could watch the same guy throw all the balls and see the difference. It was obvious watching those videos that he really had a hard time with the high particle Super Carbide Bomb. Never looked comfortable with it. He was able to play about 5 different lines with the Tsunami on the same lane at the same time. That ball was much more versatile than many of the others.

Plus he always started out showing you the layout of the ball and the lane conditions. Some of the best done vids I have seen and very helpful in comparing the balls in my mind.

Mike makes good videos.  The only complaint I have is that in the videos, he doesn't say when he is throwing it with no thumb (some of the shots he does).  I guess he wants people to think that the balls are that amazing that they can increase your rev rate and allow you to swing the lane with ease...
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