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DRY LANE BALL
« on: July 27, 2007, 04:24:09 AM »
There have been alot of posts about dry lane bowling balls. XXXL seems to be a popular choice for alot of people. But which ball would be best between Power Groove-Tropical Storm-ECT...

My son needs a decent dry lane ball and was looking at these, just wondering what his best choice would be.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2007, 12:27:18 PM »
LaneMasters "Hornet"
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2007, 12:36:31 PM »
I use an old Urethane Nitro works great. if you can find a urethne ball it woulb be a good choice
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2007, 01:05:09 PM »
What sort of cover is on the Hornet?
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2007, 01:12:13 PM »
In trying to answer your initial question between power-groove and tropical storm, I think it is a no-brainer. The Power-groove, just by the nature of its name, is no weak ball! It is a lot stronger than most people think. I know of one individual in my Monday Nite league that used it on mediums all year!

The Tropical is a strong ball as well.....it carries very well.....but is a much better dry lane ball than the PG. It also can be used on some medium conditions, dependent on bowler style and speed.

The XXXL is an excellent choice for a dry lane piece. Please remember though....everyone has a different idea of what is dry, however! XXXL's may be a little hard to find, however.

In my personal arsenal, the Roto-Grip Mercury, and the Hornet are both excellent choices for hit and carry, and control on true dry lanes.
Either way, you can't go wrong.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2007, 01:31:54 PM »
The Hornet:
http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=20&BallID=804
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The Straight Flush
http://www.ballreviews.com/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ManufacterID=20&BallID=754
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2007, 01:42:59 PM »
Hmm so the Hornet is reactive it seems.  I was wondering if it was urethane or something.  What makes this particular reactive good for dry lanes as opposed to something like a Tropical Storm or a Power Groove?
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2007, 01:44:29 PM »
A high durometer reading ... hence the "HD" in the coverstock's description.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2007, 01:48:02 PM »
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A high durometer reading ... hence the "HD" in the coverstock's description.


Interesting!  I wish I could try one of these but I don't know anyone who has one.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2007, 02:08:38 PM »
Power Groove Dry/R is a good choice. I have one and it is definitely only useful on desert conditions.

I do have a black XXXL in 16 if you are interested.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2007, 02:26:56 PM »
For dry lanes I usually use my Wrath (6 1/2 inch pin to PAP), and when they are bone dry I use a Tornado Warning, which carries EVERYTHING!
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2007, 02:36:03 PM »
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why would you spend 155$ on a dry lane ball?


If it worked and you had the money.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2007, 02:44:14 PM »
Buy you are used ball and weaken the cover stock and putting a extreme high polish on the ball if needed.. Also you can put a weight hole in the ball to hold the ball back.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2007, 02:56:59 PM »
If you bowl in a lot of tournaments for large dollars you really wouldn't ask why you would spend $155 on a dry lane ball. If that dry lane ball works one time I can win $2000+ dollars. Well worth the return on the investment.
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Re: DRY LANE BALL
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2007, 03:05:39 PM »
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If you bowl in a lot of tournaments for large dollars you really wouldn't ask why you would spend $155 on a dry lane ball. If that dry lane ball works one time I can win $2000+ dollars. Well worth the return on the investment.


I know if I bowled in a tournament in one of the houses I bowl in I had better have a sweet dry lane strategy figured out because they could care less about oil.  I would definitely pay a large amount of money to fix that problem.  My only concern is paying 150 and then being in the same position.  I would have to try it first.
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