Howdy all...I'm looking for a ball that will finish in oil...my problem is however that I tend to have a suitcase release.  Not sure when I developed this, and I can't seem to change it.  It's definately working for me (average 210) however when I get onto really slick synthetic lanes I struggle because there is very little movement.  My friend told me that nothing will work for me because of this release...I'm hoping he's wrong.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

A ball drilled aggressive wont work for you beacuse of your release. You say you suitcase, or have a full roller release. This means that the best layouts for you are the ones geared for a full roller. When you come accros heavy oil, you will need anything with alot of surface. Something with say a 600 grit finish or lower will work fine. However there are some exotic layouts for full rollers. You may want to get ahold of some of them from Morich. I have one I am thinking of where it helps a full roller get some turn on the backend. I would explane it but I just cant remember the correct placements.
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Get a Morich, they seem to gear their balls twords fluffers. LOL!!!!!!


Seriously, work on the release. This is FAR more important than a ball for oil. That pattern to you with that release, would probably be a medium pattern to alot of bolwers???

also...would going to a 15 pound instead of a 16 pound ball make a difference in my release???

Yes, it will likely be easier to manipulate your release with a lighter ball.  As far as a ball recommendation, try looking on e-Bay for a Columbia 300 Reaction Arc.  The coverstock is very adjustable and I've never had a ball turn better in the heaviest of oil.
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