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SirCochese

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Good ball for skid/flip?
« on: February 15, 2011, 03:00:52 PM »
Hey all,




I am a medium speed (14mph), low-rev bowler.  My average is around 165.  Since I'm low revs, I generally stand at 12 and aim at 10 and just send it straight up the line and let the core/cover bring it back.




My main ball is a Mutant Cell.  I like the ball a lot, except it seems to burn up in my first game of league because there's not enough carry down.  If I move in a bit, I don't have enough revs and the ball just skids out.  Either way, I end up with a very lazy hit.  As such, I'd like to get a ball that will store some energy and make a more aggressive move to the pocket (skid/flip).  I don't want to shine my Mutant Cell since I like the reaction it gives in games 2 and 3.  What comes to mind is some sort of hybrid or pearl.  I'm thinking about:




1) Infinite Theory (I was torn between the MC and the Theory and went with the MC because it was more proven at the time).

2) Mutant Cell Pearl (I really like my MC)

3) Virtual Energy (I had also been looking at the VG)

4) Victory Road (This is getting great reviews.  Looks very strong.  Could be a good benchmark ball)




I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice with respect to these balls given my goal.  I'm also open to other suggestions.




Thanks,

SirCochese

 

se7en

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Re: Good ball for skid/flip?
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2011, 03:45:09 PM »
Don't count out the more entry level stuff like the Tropical Storm. It's a great down and in ball that hits just as hard as anything else. Nice smooth, late reaction that is forgiving.
 
 


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cappy718

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Re: Good ball for skid/flip?
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2011, 09:55:18 PM »
I know this post was mostly about Storm products, but the Visionary Ogre SS is the hardest skid/flip ball I've owned.  This ball continues to surprise me...

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