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Title: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: gogunners on August 03, 2008, 08:46:17 AM: But i really do need some help picking out a new ball,

i am now a fully converted 2 handed bowler with about 550-600 revs and about 17-18 mph.

i want a mid priced ball (due to funds) and wondered what kind of thing would be good for me?

i dont mind what companies, but i do want a ball which is backend dominant if possible.

Thanks guys!
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: Oskuposer on August 03, 2008, 04:51:48 PM: well throwing the ball two handed for some is a drastic change in style what is your pap do you know. I bowl 2 handed when the conditions warrant it and because of the nature of release it already stores energy for the backend.
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: SVstar34 on August 03, 2008, 06:08:17 PM: T-Road Solid

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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: gogunners on August 03, 2008, 06:50:02 PM: ive been offered an ebonite playmaker very cheap, should i take it?

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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: River700 on August 03, 2008, 06:52:33 PM: I can second osku about this, because I have been practicing a little throwing two handed and even with a weak ball it still has some good backend. You could take a look at the avalanche series from brunswick, they are farely cheap and have a decent core in them.
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: John D Davis on August 03, 2008, 07:00:59 PM: I was gonna say an avalanch too... If you gotten both that would be a good 1-2, and you can get them off ebay right now for under 40 to 50 bucks... I know u are just looking for one so I would say get the solid because most people love the solid and the pearl is a hit or miss kinda ball for most people.
Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: stpwned on August 03, 2008, 07:37:44 PM: 550-600 revs is ridiculous, you don't need anything super aggressive, or anything with killer backend. I would suggest a good mid price, mid hook non-pearlized ball. I would suggest a vibe or tropical storm, maybe one of the Raw Hammer balls.
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: gogunners on August 03, 2008, 07:54:53 PM: Yeah very much so thats all im looking for, i can use high performance balls but choose not too, like i said the playmaker has been offered to me cheap.

but ive always had an eye on the t-road pearl....
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: Strokewiththelefthand on August 03, 2008, 07:55:05 PM: I would suggest a t road solid or a night hawk for oil and an avalanche solid for med. Go with weaker or hook/set layouts. A 5x2 layout might be a perfect layout for you.
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: Oskuposer on August 04, 2008, 06:57:18 PM: Ogre Pearl is amazing on medium fresh to broken down shots. With a high rev rate and its low differential it is some thing that will have backend and be smooth and predictable.
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: bowlingnut07 on August 04, 2008, 07:17:52 PM: the playmaker is great ball
very strong and easy lenght through the heads
great ball for great price
Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: RyanRPS on August 05, 2008, 08:02:45 AM: quote:
550-600 revs is ridiculous, you don't need anything super aggressive, or anything with killer backend. I would suggest a good mid price, mid hook non-pearlized ball. I would suggest a vibe or tropical storm, maybe one of the Raw Hammer balls.

Not really that rediculous... it all depends on what conditions you bowl on... have a rev rate of 500 (CATS at Kegal Traning centre a few weeks ago) and i have found LOADS of conditions that i can bearly move the ball on, and myu speed is only in the 17.5 (average speed) range...

On standard league conditions, where you get a lot of drier boards outside, weaker equipment may be fine, but play tournaments and you may still need strong equipment!

Ryan
Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: deadeye113 on August 05, 2008, 08:55:27 AM: go with the psycho, very good ball for the price.
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: LuckyLefty on August 05, 2008, 09:15:27 AM: You are just fine with the playmaker!

My son is mixing two hand with one hand. He finds his midlane balls with less backend to be better for him but he is slow for a two hander! His big backend balls really go crazy and cover the lane for him.

Regards,

Luckylefty
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Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: mmcfarland300 on August 05, 2008, 09:40:19 AM: Playmaker would be good as far as the Hammer Raw line goes the Pyscho is the better piece because it has a smoother breakpoint than the Toxic whichtends to be too jumpy off the dry when oob. If sanded the Toxic does even out but I can't imagine using it in a 2 handed release.
Title: Re: i know you have probably seen this kinda thing before...
Post by: n00dlejester on August 05, 2008, 10:15:02 AM: I'd say no on the Playmaker honestly. It's too backendy for the amount of revs you create.

Try a Blue Vibe, T-Road Solid...something solid honestly. You may need to bleed off some excess energy that your shots might generate. Avalanche series is good. Maybe a pearl particle also: Shift, Sidewinder. Roto-Grip planet series.

Good luck!
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