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leftybowler70

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If you could only throw one ball campany…
« on: November 04, 2014, 02:57:56 PM »
Here it is guys… In terms of hook potential, versitlity, and a more complete line-up,  top to bottom, if you could only throw one company for the rest of life, which one would it be, and why? 

For me, I can't say  ;D, because I love storm, but as of late, Motiv/Dv8 have really impressed me, amd im torn  :o
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tommyboy74

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 03:17:13 PM »
I'd go with Motiv, and this is coming from a Storm/Roto guy.  So far, the Motiv balls in my arsenal have been really versatile and the overall lineup offers a bit of something for everyone.  Want low RG/high RG with low/high diff, it's easy to find.  Skid/snap, easy to find.  Smooth and controllable, easy to find.  Something in between is also easy to find.  Add to that the cover durability and how they don't seem to soak as much oil and that is the route I'd go.
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Good Times Good Times

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 03:30:35 PM »
Wow, what a tough choice.

I would go with Storm slightly over DV8......this is more of a long term decision b/c I love my Diva solid and my Schizo, but NOTHING has been as good for me as the IQ Tour Pearl as far as match-up.

This is a tough question b/c I've never really been the "brand loyal" type b/c I don't have a contract.  We can carry on about how arsenals are created in 1 brand from top-to-bottom but I can build an arsenal using 1 ball from each brand and be at no disadvantage.....
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 04:03:32 PM »
Brunswick. I have thrown a lot of it for many years and haven't seen anything to change my mind. Tried other brands here and there and wasn't impressed enough to try more.

DV8 and Radical have also had some really nice pieces come through that I have enjoyed. From top to bottom Brunswick has been my favorite of the three.
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 04:27:36 PM »
Since they came out in 2004, no other brand has been as versatile or as hard hitting as Lane Masters. That includes the current regime.

Before that, from when resins first appeared, it was Dyno-Thane, from Wayne Webb through Phil Cardinale.
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2014, 04:55:15 PM »
This is rough. Can we choose one factory? If not, I'll take AMF. Lots of great Global pieces, but the cores usually get passed down to the AMF line, and it's a great brand.
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badbeard

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2014, 05:23:48 PM »
Motiv all the way
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2014, 05:31:54 PM »
+1 for Lane Masters
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2014, 05:36:54 PM »
I'd be ok with any really. I've had success with every company I've thrown for the most part except for a couple individual balls that I just didnt seem to matchup with.

If I had to pick I'd probably lean towards Radical or Columbia 300, I really like the lineups they have right now
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xrayjay

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2014, 06:03:53 PM »
Quote from: charlest on November 04, 2014, 04:27:36 PM
Since they came out in 2004, no other brand has been as versatile or as hard hitting as Lane Masters. That includes the current regime.


I agree with Charlest. Though I am new to LM (LF), I was very impressed on how these balls hit/carry. Not only in my hands, but those I bowl with in leagues. The light hit pin action makes it seem like the person rolling a 16lbs ball. High or low revs, just a hard hitting balls.

I would choose LM as well......

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2014, 06:09:27 PM »
If you asked me this about 2-3 years ago, I probably would have said Storm. About 10 years ago, I probably would have said Dynothane. But currently, I would say Radical Bowling Technologies. I have a few of their balls and have been very impressed with them.
 
But, I must say I like being able to throw multiple companies. while I have a few Radical balls, I love my Hy-Road, I can't wait to try Motiv Venom Shock, and really like the Darkness I have as well.
 
 
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2014, 07:07:19 PM »
I have had good success throwing Track the last few years before that would have been Roto Grip, but Track it is.

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leftybowler70

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2014, 07:28:54 PM »
Alot of honest opinions……  with technology evolving, and with companies expanding, and developing new ideas and core/cover designs, its SO HARD to choose just one company.

Until recently, I was all storm/roto, but years ago, bowled on a DV8 have a ball league and got a revenge, and havnt looked back since; And in that time tried, Motiv, Radical, and havnt looked back. Having options is not a bad thing afterall...
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2014, 09:00:54 PM »
i would say columbia but their high performance stuff is lacking....im sure i could make it work though.

i hammer only made widows and vibes i could definitely make that work.

storm has the most complete line of balls but their stuff clears the heads too well for me. i like more midlane reactions
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2014, 10:28:14 PM »
i have thrown so much different stuff its unreal but if i only had to choose one it would be motiv far and away
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