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Title: dry lane ball
Post by: The rookie on December 14, 2004, 10:55:46 PM

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

Title: Re: dry lane ball
Post by: JohnP on December 15, 2004, 08:33:14 PM

The rookie -- Coverstock.  For truly dry lanes, you need to go urethane or, if they're really fried even plastic.  Take a look at the Visionary Slate Blue Gargoyle, the only urethane ball currently being made with a dynamic core.  --  JohnP

Title: Re: dry lane ball
Post by: MSC2471 on December 16, 2004, 01:18:33 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

Title: Re: dry lane ball
Post by: J_Mac on December 16, 2004, 01:36:36 AM

Columbia had the Black Messenger and currently has the Trooper.  The Trooper may not look like it has THAT dynamic of a core, but anyone that's thrown a Scout or Wild could tell you that the core creates flare.
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Title: Re: dry lane ball
Post by: L o G on December 16, 2004, 01:49:33 AM

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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Title: Re: dry lane ball
Post by: oli_crawley on December 16, 2004, 02:29:48 AM

Well, in my opinion a good ball for dry lanes, would be the Storm 'The Hit.'
I have this ball for drier conditions, and i find this very successful. I cannot get it to hook on medium lanes, because it just won't do anything! But...as soon as the lanes dry out..it comes out of my bag.
Definitely recommend it
Oli

Title: Re: dry lane ball
Post by: charlest on December 19, 2004, 07:10:26 AM

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?