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Frederick

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Hy Road or Copperhead
« on: December 30, 2008, 02:28:21 AM »
I can't decide between these two. I'm looking to get back into bowling after a 8 month layoff due to another injury. I can only afford one bowling ball so I need something versitale for a medium 41 foot THS (Synthetics) Will add more new stuff as I start bowling more leagues and Tournys.

Just lookin to get some opinons to help me make a decision so any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2008, 10:31:26 AM »
I'd say the Hyroad would fit more conditions if the surfaces were left at the box condition but the Copperhead does take surface adjustments well.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2008, 10:50:16 AM »
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the Copperhead does take surface adjustments well.


As does the Hy-Road. Same ball numbers wise, just depends on what you are looking for shape wise. Copperhead has more of an earlier acring motion, Hy Road can be a little snappier out of the box.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2008, 11:02:32 AM »
I always say to start with control first.  The Copperhead is the more arc type reaction of the two and thus, more controllable.  Either ball will be fine.  However, on a 41 foot pattern, I would lean toward the Copperhead.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2008, 11:02:48 AM »
My team mate uses a Copperhead, pretty versatile ball he is able to move inside with it and get the ball to recover from inside angles after the oil starts going away.

I hear Hyroad is good but does not handle carrydown very well, get pretty snappy in later games. This ball I have not seen in person so that is 3 rd person from a guy who comped stuff for tournaments.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2008, 11:05:13 AM »
Better yet, if you can wait, look into the Rattler when it comes out.  It will have the same cover as the Org/Blk Inferno (Activator) and fall in the same price point as the Copperhead.  If you can't wait, then the Copperhead is the better choice.
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Dan Belcher

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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2008, 11:11:51 AM »
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I hear Hyroad is good but does not handle carrydown very well, get pretty snappy in later games. This ball I have not seen in person so that is 3 rd person from a guy who comped stuff for tournaments.
Knock the polish off the Hy-Road, or sand it to 1000 abralon then lightly polish with a non-abrasive polish like Snake Oil and it'll be smoother and handle carrydown much better.  The R2S coverstock is one of my favorites, and the solid/pearl hybrid gives it a very middle-of-the-road reaction, which is excellent for a house shot.  I loved the Hy-Road that I got to throw at a Storm Open House.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2008, 11:28:49 AM »
Do not underestimate the strength of the hy-road...this ball can handle a good amount of volume and is a great first ball out of the bag benchmark type ball.  My 2 hyroads can cover just about any condition i see.

The copperhead and myself just did not match up very well, hooked very early OOB, then as i stepped the surface up it just didnt want to round the corner no matter how much friction i threw it to...have seen this ball work well for others, just not for myself.
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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2008, 11:55:40 AM »
Our shops sells plenty of both. The HyRoad is longer and sharper, while the Copperhead is much more smooth. With some shine the Copperhead will make a much bigger turn late, but still not quite as angular as the HyRoad.


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Frederick

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Re: Hy Road or Copperhead
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2008, 01:38:58 PM »
Thanks for the replies, I think I'm going to go with the Copperhead.
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