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thedjs

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Help with picking a dry lane ball
« on: September 03, 2008, 06:35:19 AM »
The house I bowl at has changed the pattern this year and it's going to be pretty dry. Best shot is well inside.  Now my problem.  The weakest ball I have is a Columbia Messenger Ti Pearl (black & gold) and it's too strong (even with a lot of polish) unless I get really deep which is way out of my comfort zone.  I need a ball that is weaker than this and I'd like to stay with Columbia, Ebonite or Hammer.  

I'm a senior bowler with speed of about 15 mph and some hand.  

Any suggestions would really be appreciated.
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J_Mac

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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2008, 02:42:21 PM »
Hammer Razyr perhaps?

Simple 3 piece core of days gone by with a modern aggressive cover stock.  

Local shop is having trouble keeping them in stock since it's filling a hole between the stronger Tropical Storms and weaker cover on the Power Groove Dry/R.
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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2008, 02:48:47 PM »
depending on what weight you use I have a NIB Columbia Hyjinx(orange) that is good for drier lanes.. let me know what weight you throw and I'll send you the specs with a good price..  slashrr69
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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2008, 03:38:38 PM »
The Razyr or a Tornado may be the answer.  A Tornado Warning if you can find one may be good also.  I had to break my dry lane ball out yesterday, an ABS Lane Navi.  

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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2008, 06:03:22 PM »
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Help with picking a dry lane ball


 One word for you, HORNET...see Lanemasters. The ball is a dream on dry conditions!
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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2008, 09:58:57 AM »
Grab a house ball.  

Honestly, go with Smash49's suggestions or even an Avalanche Pearl.
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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2008, 10:10:30 AM »
XXXL --- will work garanteed as long as it doesnt hit any oil..
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Re: Help with picking a dry lane ball
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2008, 11:10:37 AM »
Angle, Rayzr, Juiced, MOjave, XXXL Starburst.
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