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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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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2014, 10:30:07 PM »
Hammer, by a mile
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2014, 11:47:09 PM »
MOTIV for me, especially since I am limited to 12 & 13 lb balls because of back surgery. They use the same size and shape cores in their light weight balls as their heavier weight balls whereas most other companies use a generic light bulb shape core in their light weight balls. I started throwing 12# MOTIV balls in Dec of 2013 and they have worked really great for me. Great hit and pin mix for light weight balls. I am now toying with a couple of their 13# balls ( Primal Rage & Octane ) to see if I can move up a lb and still get the same great results.
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scotts33

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2014, 12:54:11 AM »
None of 'em.  They all have a good piece or two.  Live in reality.  You aren't getting paid what's the point?  For those that getting paid more power to you for the rest of us....idiots.   :) 
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2014, 06:44:36 AM »
Scott is right, i have mostly EBI stuff.
was all track a few years ago, since branched out to ebonite, hammer and columbia.
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #20 on: November 05, 2014, 07:24:22 AM »
Quote from: scotts33 on November 05, 2014, 12:54:11 AM
None of 'em.  They all have a good piece or two.  Live in reality.  You aren't getting paid what's the point?  For those that getting paid more power to you for the rest of us....idiots.   :) 

This is utterly ridiculous. I have friends who only drive Hondas, or only wear Under Armour, only get Shell gas, etc. A lot can be said for knowing what you are getting as far as a product, but I guess they are "idiots".
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2014, 07:56:17 AM »
I've tried every company through the years. For the past few years I've been loving the stuff from DV8/Brunswick/Radical. If I had to choose one right now . . . DV8 for sure!
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2014, 08:25:27 AM »
Quote from: northface28 on November 05, 2014, 07:24:22 AM
Quote from: scotts33 on November 05, 2014, 12:54:11 AM
None of 'em.  They all have a good piece or two.  Live in reality.  You aren't getting paid what's the point?  For those that getting paid more power to you for the rest of us....idiots.   :) 

This is utterly ridiculous. I have friends who only drive Hondas, or only wear Under Armour, only get Shell gas, etc. A lot can be said for knowing what you are getting as far as a product, but I guess they are "idiots".

Yep pretty much.  I understand why folks need to be brand loyal so they feel part of something.  Must be a fear of missing the boat.  That boat left a long time ago.  :)
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #23 on: November 05, 2014, 09:04:58 AM »
I'll play along.

I would go Storm.  Probably because I know their lineups better, used them more, thus obviously more confident throwing them. 
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #24 on: November 05, 2014, 09:20:53 AM »
Scotts.....
Always your way or it is the wrong way. People who own shares of companies only use the products of those companies. Why? Makes them money. I sure don't know of anyone who owns AT&T stock and yet uses Verizon or someone else. because they trust the brand, know the brand, and can set expectations, that is the brand he/she chooses. When I reach into my bag I want to make sure I can trust a reaction and shape I am going to get. I quite frankly don't trust any company today, so I go around and collect all the old Quantums I can find. Even rolling, well produced bowling balls that still score well today. In fact, I shot 300 in the final game of a tournament this summer with the original Midnight Blue that came out 20 years ago to win the tourney by 7 pins. I have a Forest Green in my bag, and plugged one waiting to go and found a brand new undrilled one as well recently (16# is tough to find for Quantums).

Point is the company is dead. No new balls in over a decade. Brunswick Technology Ventures is no more and never will be again. However, I choose to throw them (Quantums) because that is what fits my game, rather than trying to incorporate pieces from today. Why should I look at other companies when what I have rolls and scores just fine for me still to this day? Just because YOU think everyone should have pieces from different companies does not make your opinion wrong, but neither is mine for only wanting to use a dead brand. Get off your high horse and if someone wants to use 1 company they sure have the right to regardless of the reason, just the same right the person has to have balls from 15 different companies in his/her bags. I want confidence and that is what the Quantum brand does  for me.

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #25 on: November 05, 2014, 09:29:55 AM »
Quote from: northface28 on November 05, 2014, 07:24:22 AM
Quote from: scotts33 on November 05, 2014, 12:54:11 AM
None of 'em.  They all have a good piece or two.  Live in reality.  You aren't getting paid what's the point?  For those that getting paid more power to you for the rest of us....idiots.   :) 

This is utterly ridiculous. I have friends who only drive Hondas, or only wear Under Armour, only get Shell gas, etc. A lot can be said for knowing what you are getting as far as a product, but I guess they are "idiots".

I know what you are saying, but is it really the best match for you if you haven't tried others?  I liken it to bowlers who get their first ball drilled at the closest proshop to them and are happy with the ball.  It might not be the proper fit for them, but because that is their first and only experience they have to a 'fitted' ball, they think it is good (and besides, the driller told them it was a good fit).  They get the rest of their balls drilled by the same person and think it is normal to have a large round thumbhole they have to squeeze to hang onto.  Same for bowling balls.  Every company does make good balls but there are some slight differences (or there used to be, I haven't tried every company recently) and there may be other best matches for the bowler.    Of course, like with proshops, the bowler may happen to have the best match/driller for them already, but  If they don't experiment, they won't know for sure.
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #26 on: November 05, 2014, 09:32:48 AM »
Gary - Great explanation and totally agree with you.

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #27 on: November 05, 2014, 09:55:53 AM »
Some people are missing the spirit of the post, which was just to have some fun. Most of the posts I read openly acknowledged that there isn't one brand that's superior to all of the others; it's just a matter of someone feeling most comfortable/confident with a certain manufacturer, AND the original post said, "If you had to go with only one brand." I think people are just having fun with this; there's no reason for people to start insulting one another.

As for me, if I had to choose one brand, I would stick with Storm. I have matched up very well with most Storm balls over the last few years, I think they have a very diverse lineup, and I like the simplicity of knowing exactly where/how each ball is supposed to fit in relation to the others in the product line.

Again, this isn't saying that Storm balls are the best and other companies are lesser. This is simply the direction I would go in if, as the original post said, I were forced to pick one brand and stick with it from this point forward.

Just lighten up and have some fun, people. If you can't do that, at least try not to whiz in everyone else's pool water while they try to do so!  ;)
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scotts33

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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #28 on: November 05, 2014, 09:57:41 AM »
I used to be brand loyal Visionary.  I stopped using them as I didn't match up with their z-spinners nor did they stay up with the others as far as covers and cores IMO.

I have used since then a few Storm, some RotoGrip, Motiv, Track and last purchase was a released Feb 2013 original Radical Yeti that was discounted.  I purchase now for total value. I am not brand loyal if I match up with something I may work off that ball but not married to any one manufacturer. 

Whatever blows your dress up but I won't be using over priced $160+ NIB high end stuff unless it may gave me something nothing else will. 

Bowlers/golfers tend to be the next new thing out. 

For the most part it's bowling execution, repeating shots, defeating the lane condition....not equipment for me.  I'd rather put $$$ into instruction than equipment.
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #29 on: November 05, 2014, 10:09:30 AM »
Scotts,

I agree with just about everything you had to say there, but you say it in an offputting sort of way. "Whatever blows your dress up?" I'd rather put my $$$ into instruction and equipment. Why do you have to word things in a way that makes it seem like you are on the right track while everyone else is a donkey? lol You crack me up, sir!  ;D
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Re: If you could only throw one ball campany…
« Reply #30 on: November 05, 2014, 10:11:03 AM »
Quote from: Gene J Kanak on November 05, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Scotts,

I agree with just about everything you had to say there, but you say it in an offputting sort of way. "Whatever blows your dress up?" I'd rather put my $$$ into instruction and equipment. Why do you have to word things in a way that makes it seem like you are on the right track while everyone else is a donkey? lol You crack me up, sir!  ;D

Oh well Gene.  I'm just a house hack. :)
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