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a_ak57

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Important!!!
« on: February 16, 2004, 11:23:58 PM »
Ok, look at my profile to get an idea of my stats.  I would like to buy a good medium oil ball, since i have a light oil and heavy oil ball, but no medium.  Know why that's a problem?  Cause that's what my local house is!!  I don't need a high end ball, but I'm not familiar with good medium-performance equipment, so I need you guys to suggest something good for me.  Please don't recommend anything over $180-200, I'm just a teenager and can't afford that!

I was thinking about an Eraser PP, since they are pretty cheap, but I have no idea about it, since I've never seen anyone use it.  Like I said, something along those lines, mid-performance.

I am also not partial to any company, so it doesn't matter who makes it.

Thanks for any help...
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SrKegler

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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2004, 02:40:38 PM »
I haven't used the Eraser PP.  I just picked up a Boost last week that is working great (for me) on a medium condition.  Clears the heads well, great length, tremondous backend.
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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2004, 02:41:48 PM »
I have seen quite a few people do good with the groove series, they seem to be pretty good balls.

Spend the extra 50 and get an inferno.
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a_ak57

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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2004, 02:46:41 PM »
How much are infernos these days?  The thing is, the erasers are all like $100 now, so they are very affordable.

I'd love to have an inferno, but the cost is what's throwing me off...

I have too much speed to get a groove, especially since i play the outside of a condition that's either a reverse block or a big OOB...

Oh, i suped up my smashr for light medium mix...
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AbsolutePunisher

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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2004, 02:53:03 PM »
I would suggest either a Sling Blade, or a Monster Slay/R.  I have both, drilled to go long (I throw around 16-17 mph, with a med/high rev rate).  I have had good success on all conditions with these balls, but esp when it is Med/Dry.  Both of these allow me to play a little straighter but still get a decent finish to the pocket.
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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2004, 03:02:50 PM »
i have a Flash point for mediums and a absolutly love it. EXTREMELY predictable, but truthfully i dont think you can make a bad choice in medium priced equipment, the silver streak line from roto, eraser line from storm, monster line from big b, V2 line from ebonite and the crunch line from track...i wont recomend c300 to anyone anymore.

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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2004, 03:20:05 PM »
Instead of buying new, why dont you try something used?  There are some good deals to be found on this site and you could try a different company at a relatively cheap price.  After all, if you want to be known as a bowler, you had better start practising being cheap.  
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a_ak57

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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2004, 03:31:30 PM »
LMAO MI 2 AZ!  
 
The smashr has a short pin on it, so I can't do what i want to do, have a pin over ring ball.  I'm not very familiar with the silver streak line, though...

I'd prefer to get a pearlized ball.


MI 2 AZ, do you have stuff for sale by chance?  But the thing is, you really can't know who is trying to pull something on you...i mean it's a little suspicious to have 50 people with "less than 6 games" equipment they don't want...and some charge enough i might as well just get a cheap new ball...
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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2004, 03:43:56 PM »
I have an AZO drastic Spec R, 15lb and it really does have less than 6 games b/c the span was drilled short I really like the reaction but i know i can get more value out of it by getting rid of it. It has a span of about 4 5/8 - 4 3/4. I would sell it for the right offer but i think i may just move the thumb. If anybody is interested then let me know but don't bother if you want the typical low ball.
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a_ak57

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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2004, 03:56:37 PM »
Well, there's one testimonial!  See the thing is, i think i need some reverse finger pitch in my stuff, so i have to either plug or buy new.  I'll see what kind of prices our local pro shop will give me....
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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2004, 04:19:04 PM »
I'm partial to Columbia, so I'd have to recommend BeastMaster if you want even reaction, Jeckyl or Messenger Ti Pearl if you like length.
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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2004, 04:34:27 PM »
Well, I suggest the Detour, or the Hyde, all from the great people of Columbia.
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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2004, 04:34:51 PM »
IF YOU ARE ON BALLREVIEWS.COM- TAKE A LOOK AT BALL MANUFACTERS AND IN THERE IS A BALL FOR YOU.I CAN'T SAY THAT THIS ONE IS RIGHT ONE FOR YOU OR THAT. GO THRU EACH ONE AND GET ALL INFRO ON WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.THAT IS WHAT I DID.EVEN GO TO WEBSITE OF DIFFERENT BALL COMPANIES ALSO.FROM YOU STATS A DRILLING FOR YOU POSSIBLY PIN ABOVE FINGERS FOR LENGHT AND SOME BACKEND.ASK SOME OF THE BOWLERS AS WELL.WISH YOU GOOD LUCK ON FINDING THE BALL FOR YOU.
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a_ak57

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Re: Important!!!
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2004, 06:19:46 PM »
Guess I'll ask my pro and see what he says.
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« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2004, 10:09:50 AM »
Take the money and pay for a small block of lessons. They will help you more in the longrun and you will be able to cover the conditions better with the equipment you have.

I don't know why so many people want to buy more equipment when their bowling style does not improve to the level of their equipment.

Are we so ego driven that we feel that the lessons are beneath us?

I admit that I buy a lot of bowling balls.  Not to have them but for testing purposes.

I do however take lessons and videotape myself bowling.  I continue to work on improving my game.

I can take just about any ball and make it work on just about any condition.  Not that the ball will be the best ball but I can make it work when I need to.



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