what to consider when looking for a dry lane ball? High RG? Low Differential?  short pin or long? what about coverstock? does it really depend on the bowler style? thanks for the help.

Edited on 12/15/2004 7:59 AM

I would agree with JohnP: Coverstock would be most important, than drilling. I find that when the lanes are dry I want something that will be as close to a smooth control arc as possible, not something that will hook and roll out at 30 feet.

I'm sure some people will recommend Lane 1's XXXL- as it's essentially a plastic type coverstock with a dynamic ball core, or urethane can also get the job done. I just purchased a Dynothane Barrage for dry lanes and put more of a control drilling on there, I'll let you know how it works out if I get the chance to use it this coming weekend in a tournament I'll be bowling in...

Matt

Visionary Slate Blue Gargoyle.  I have mine drilled to snap but it still hooks less than most of my reactives.  (I have to say this every time I mention the Slate Blue) I shot my 300 with it.
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I can hear the voice
But I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me
I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice
And make everything alright

Obviously, there are lots of possible choices for a "dry" lanes ball. Coverstock is most important, BUT you need to know what is "dry" for you in order to determine your starting point in the decision making process. You may need a mild resin, you may need polished pearl urethane or you may need plastic.

I've seen bowlers whine about the lanes being too dry when for them it means they can't use their sanded Goliath. Now, I'm not putting you in that same class, but the point is what ball are using that is hook too much or too early on your "dry" lanes, and are you standing as deep as you can with what you have already?