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Blueprint

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Favorite brand bowling ball
« on: June 23, 2013, 04:46:23 PM »
For those bowlers that are brand loyal, what brand are you loyal to and why... This is a topic that has been discussed by some local bowlers and I was wondering what the ball reviews community had to say.

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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2013, 05:07:41 PM »
I like to be brand loyal to keep my arsenal simple to do my adjustments in the lane. I'm loyal and a staffer with Radical. I was with them before they got with Brunswick and have only drilled my Torrid Elite since they moved to Brunswick. What a difference in covers. The Torrid Elite is very strong imo and have to get used to the difference between the 900global covers, which are more calm and tame. I'm getting ready to order my staff balls and can't wait to drill everything. I love my slants currently.

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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2013, 05:53:46 PM »
Lane Masters (Old company), hope the new company is as good as the old.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2013, 06:39:07 PM »
Well, I am very partial to Storm/Roto Grip.  It gives me the versatility of both brands with down lane coverage and mid lane read.  Can't go wrong The Bowlers Company

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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2013, 06:56:23 PM »
I threw all Track and Ebonite before switching to Lord Field and Lane Masters. Having an assortment of balls to chose from that come from one plant can make arsenal choices easier so I try to keep it simple.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2013, 07:01:13 PM »
For me it has been Brunswick. When I first started bowling The Sapphire Zone was the ball everyone had. Every since then I have had a lot of success using the equipment.

I've used a lot of stuff over the years and still try other brands regularly when something catches my eye. There are a lot of great companies. For me with Brunswick/DV8/Radical I have been very happy and will continue to use them as my primary brand of choice.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2013, 07:13:25 PM »
im not really loyal to any one brand but i prefer columbia. although ill look at their line before others when im looking for a new ball to fill a space. but if they dont have what i need i dont have a problem getting something else

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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2013, 07:46:51 PM »
I like Storm and Roto Grip the most.  Those 2 brands have fit my game the best and give me a lot of versatility.

Now, even though I throw Storm/RG the most now, I will try balls from Track, Hammer and Ebonite periodically.  The Track 505T using the Shuttle Core has been a very good match for me on medium oil.  Out of my EBI arsenal, that was the only ball I kept.

The Brick and the Vital Energy were ok.  The 919C was more condition specific than I wanted.  However, on the right patterns, it was tough to beat.  But because these 3 were not as versatile, I decided to sell those off.  One of my long time friends bought these and they match up with his game really well.

At some point, I'm thinking of trying some 900 Global/Seismic or potentially some Motiv stuff to see what they can do.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2013, 08:06:48 PM »
I am partial to the company that has never let me down with a "bad" ball.  I know with out a shadow of a doubt I can punch up a utah ball with no problem and be successful with it.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2013, 08:24:00 PM »
ROTO GRIP has been my choice now for over 2 years. Since I have stuck with Roto my game has improved. I had a 19 year drought for a 300 game, not anymore 3 -- 300's this past season - all with ROTO GRIP. I did use Track  when they were made in San Antonio. I also tried Columbia, and some Ebonite pieces.But after I started to use Roto Grip I found out that they match up with my game very well, so why mess with something that works, I love the roll and the hit I get with them. I am looking forward to the winter season with plenty of confidence and of course I will add some new Roto Grip balls to my arsenal. ROTO GRIP own it!
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2013, 10:17:17 PM »
Currently Brunswick. With the exception of my Gamebreaker now and then, I have been throwing nothing but Brunswick for the past 1 1/2+ years now. Brunswick just seems to match up to my style better. I have had no "bad ball" purchases from Brunswick during that time. Every Brunswick ball I have purchased has been perfect for me.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2013, 01:43:15 AM »
For now my plan is to stick with Roto with a few storm pieces thrown in. I tried Track and Brunswick with hit and miss results. ROTO in general has given me the best look over the past 4 years.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2013, 06:07:36 AM »
I have a Columbia 300, 2 Storms, and then my old Ace plastic ball. Of the 3 I have always like my Columbia 300 beast the best, however since coming back to bowling and doing a bit of adjusting I've finally started seeing the reaction I should of been getting with those two balls ( Ones an Eraser and ones an El Nino 2000).

I'm back in the market for new equipment and its a bit overwhelming. Storm always makes a good product, but Columbia 300 made my favorite. However I've always wanted to throw Hammer as well, of course that was in the 3D offset years lol.

I've liked the video's I've seen from Brunswick and DV8 lately, so I may finally bite the bullet and purchase my first Brunswick ball. I really like how the Ringer and Strike King look, so I may go with one of those. Then again I might try the Mutiny  :P

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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2013, 08:55:47 AM »
My brand of choice is Elite.  ;D

With the exception of the polyester Visionary Gargoyle that I use for spares, I found that Elite balls match up to my game wonderfully.  Prior to that, I had thrown Roto Grip, Storm, Ebonite, Visionary, and Track.  In switching to Elite equipment, it took my game to another level, and paired up good with me when making adjustments on the lane.  Today I am primarily using the Rev Terror, Rev Fugitive, Elite Alien Abduction, Elite Orion, and Elite Insanity.  Soon, will pick of the Elite Espionage, and probably the Pegasus which is an Elite ball, but branded under Bowlersparadise.com.

I was glad when the company came down to earth on the pricing some years ago.  When their equipment first came out, one of the biggest turn offs was the pricing.  In my opinion, this is probably why more people decided to stay away from them.  Years ago I was very loyal to Visionary and would throw nothing but that.  I think my primary reason for doing that was just to be different.  However, the equipment really did not match up to my game no matter how I had stuff drilled up.  Had to step away from that mentality and go with what worked.  Thank goodness for Elite.
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Re: Favorite brand bowling ball
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2013, 04:15:10 PM »
900 global/amf.  Great customer service! Matches up well.  Most of all its very nice having something different from all those bowlers with balls made from companies with theories and gold balls. LOL!