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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: mrtappedalot on June 15, 2004, 09:51:35 AM

Title: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: mrtappedalot on June 15, 2004, 09:51:35 AM
OK, here's what's up...

Bought some Blades back in April... Sling, Solid, Particle... Way too over/under for me... So I'm thinking of doing another overhaul before college this fall... (wooo Cornell University)

So here's your task, should you choose to accept it...

Build me a 3 ball arsenal that covers as much conditions as possible...

The only requirements are:

The balls must be reasonable in price... While I'd love to say I can run out and buy every new ball on the market, it's just not realistic...

The balls have to be somewhat forgiving... not worried about UBERbackend and monster crashing, just balls that I can get to the pocket on a consistant basis, but won't hit like a soggy towel...

So go forth, and spread your bowling wisdom on me, the dumb youth of the lanes...
Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: Mike Austin on June 16, 2004, 01:04:39 AM
Triple Xtreme-good for oily lanes, like mine so far, but only about 10 games on it, pretty smooth with the box finish, doesn't quit on back end like Fear Factor.

Hot Rod Pro Stock-this ball hooks, but gets down the lane much cleaner than the Triple.  Very nice carry, hits very good flush and half pocket.

Barbed Wire-like this ball for dry lanes, good control, almost rolly reaction.  Gotta have some dry back ends, put it up on oil.

Hope this helps ya....

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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: MTFD24 on June 16, 2004, 01:19:34 AM
Hmmmm....an arsenal huh?

Maybe a Ruger 10-22 for plinking, nice Remington 30-06 for long range and some sniping, or a 723. Then a good 12 gauge. Possibly a couple pistols for single pin spares....a Walther PPK for good concealment and maybe a Glock for more pop.

Good Hunting, and carry those corners
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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on June 16, 2004, 01:28:40 AM
Heavy: Track Animal

Med: Track Havoc

Light: Brunswick Power Groove Reactive (pick your color)


This lineup gives versatility and strength at every point.
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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: Strider on June 16, 2004, 01:51:03 AM
RotoGrip Silver Streak Particle

Dynothane Thing (costs a bit more, but should last a long time)

RotoGrip Sonic X
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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: The great one on June 16, 2004, 04:13:08 AM
Depending on amount of revs with less being the first choice
Heavy- Track Animal or Animal Untaimed
Med- Sheer Havoc or Crash
Dry- Havoc or Dry Heat
Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: STNCLD25 on June 16, 2004, 08:49:36 AM
quote:
Triple Xtreme-good for oily lanes, like mine so far, but only about 10 games on it, pretty smooth with the box finish, doesn't quit on back end like Fear Factor.

Hot Rod Pro Stock-this ball hooks, but gets down the lane much cleaner than the Triple.  Very nice carry, hits very good flush and half pocket.

Barbed Wire-like this ball for dry lanes, good control, almost rolly reaction.  Gotta have some dry back ends, put it up on oil.

Hope this helps ya....

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Mike Austin
Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
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WHEN WILL THE TRIPLE EXTREME BE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS??
Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: rackattack on June 16, 2004, 09:04:42 AM
1.Phenom Unleashed

2.Crunch Time

3.Power Groove

Animal can be substituted for Phenom
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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: livespive on June 16, 2004, 09:17:23 AM
quote:
Hmmmm....an arsenal huh?

Maybe a Ruger 10-22 for plinking, nice Remington 30-06 for long range and some sniping, or a 723. Then a good 12 gauge. Possibly a couple pistols for single pin spares....a Walther PPK for good concealment and maybe a Glock for more pop.

Good Hunting, and carry those corners
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24 is not my age, IQ, or bowling average, but my firematic number, at least I think that what it is


That's my kind of arsenal, although I would throw a 44Mag in there

But as far as BOWLING arsenals

Visionary

Charcoal Executioner (box or sanded)/ Granite Gargoyle/ Burgandy Gryphon- Oil In that order.
Based on the way you say you play down the 10 in oil (like me) The charcoal
should work for you.  The cover is also very versital.

Charcoal Executioner (polished drilled weaker)/ Crimson Executioner med oil
I use a Charcoal drilled 315 polished and can play down the 10 or open it up
as the med dries up.

Green Gargoyle/Slate Blue Gargoyle  light to dry
I have both  The blue was suprisingly strong yet controlled for a uerathane.


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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: Leftyhi-trak on June 16, 2004, 01:24:22 PM
How about what is your PAP location and amount of revs? Degree of axis rotation? What surface level did you keep your current equipment at? What type of bowling facilities do you see at school? (wood,synthetic or guardian) What pattern lengths and volumes do you mostly see? It all about the details. Mostly over/under can be dealt with through surface adjustment or drill patterns. Asking for someone to bounce you an arsenal sight unseen is a total crap shoot!! I see you said the hammers were to over/under but did not state that on your Track equipment. Their are a few new balls out that utilize about the same core series as is used in the Money and heat 2. (Sheer Havoc, Crash) Don't want to sound overbearing but all information makes making a choice easier. Too many people will give you what worked for them regardless of the difference in style or roll as compared to you.
Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: dicnic on June 16, 2004, 09:21:28 PM
Ah yes, an arsenal ....... hmmmm...... perhaps a Browning .380 for concealed carry (I have a license, do you?), a Beretta 9mm with a number of pre-ban 15 round magazines, a .44 Magnum revolver with at least a 9" barrel and a scope, a Mossberg or Remington 12 gauge riot shotgun with magazine extender, and for long range problems a Remington 700 BDL in .308 (mainly because practice ammo is cheap and easy to get, and the ballistics are about the same as a 30-06) with a 4x to 8x variable scope.  

Oh, you did not mean that kind of an arsenal??? You mean bowling balls>

How 'bout an old Track Champ, a Burnswick Red Fuze, a Stinger 2 piece and an original Blue dot? That's mine, plus about a dozen more in the garage, some new, some old.

Lots of Luck!!
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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: SAR1stuNNa1 on June 17, 2004, 12:21:03 AM
I would go with

1) Ultimate Inferno for the heavy oil, very versatile ball have seen many thrown

2) Then when the lanes get skid/flippy something medium to low load particle like
an Eliminator or a shined up Warp Zone

3) For the dry lane you would want a SlayR or a Frenzy
Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: bigearv14 on June 20, 2004, 01:45:48 PM
Heavy:   Warp Zone
Medium:  Time Zone/Monster Bruiser
Dry:     Monster Slay/R
Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: Shaggy on June 20, 2004, 02:22:50 PM
I have the following balls for sale.  Each used ball is $25 shipped to 48 states.

15lb Track Mutant (plugged 1X)
15lb Brunswick Shock Zone (plugged 1X)
15lb Brunswick Riot Zone (plugged 1X)
15lb Brunswick Riot Zone 2.0 (plugged 1X)
15lb Storm X-It (plugged 1X)
15lb Quantum Navy (plugged 1X)
15lb Quantum Denim (plugged 1X)

16lb Brunswick Contact Zone (single drill)
16lb Brunswick Shock Zone (single drill)

I would recommend the Mutant, Shock Zone, and Riot Zone for the 3 ball arsenal.  $75 shipped.

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Title: Re: I issue a challenge... build me an arsenal!
Post by: Doug Sterner on June 20, 2004, 02:51:09 PM
Scout/R or PowerGroove for light
Sling Blade for mediums
Sharp Blade for heavier

That will do you as long as you are not afraid to adjust.
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