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Bowlfiz

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Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« on: October 05, 2003, 03:56:06 AM »
Ok, I've been bowling for a while now, and bowl around a 160 average.

I learned from watching videos of the great Earl Anthony and Dick Weber.

Because of this I learned a very smooth nice stroker style. I can adjust for lane conditions and clean up most of my spares... I'm just not a big strike guy.

I had one game of 192 with only 4 strikes.

I use an OLD Earl Anthony Magnum Six. 16 pounds.

However, lately I've been starting to work towards becoming a pretty aggressive cranker.

But, a 20+ year old Magnum Six does not snap or hook the way I am trying to throw.

So after lots of talking with friends and doing research I have purchased a new Storm X-Factor Reloaded. Expensive to jump into with, but I do not mind the cost as I can always use it as a foundation for a nice arsenal of balls.

My ball specs out at 16 pounds, with a 2" pin length and a 2.75oz top weight.

I went with a shorter pin length as I wanted a more stable roll.

But one of my friends told me I should have purchased a ball with a 3 or 4" pin length to get a stronger snap to the pocket.

Now I am worried, I want to be able to use this ball to really SNAP into the pocket and hit hard, this is why I am learning to become a cranker.

So I ask you all, can the ball I described snap on the backend with a pin length of 2" or will I need a 4" to do so?

I feel personally 2" or 4" it's all in how I throw and how I get it drilled... am I right?

Thanks for the help! I need all I can get.

EDIT - Forgot to add, I bowl mainly on medium to heavy oiled synthetic lanes, and I am very good at adjusting speeds, I can roll straight at as low as 8mph and can hook at as high as 18+mph.

Edited on 10/5/2003 7:07 PM
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Bowlfiz

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Re: Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2003, 12:28:03 AM »
No opinions?

Or am I a lost cause?
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MI 2 AZ

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Re: Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2003, 12:46:32 AM »
I dont think anyone is really a lost cause (except me of course   ), but there might not be anyone around right now who can make a comment on this.  It is usually a bit slower here on weekends.  Wait until tomorrow and you will probably get several replies that will be of help to you.  You need someone who is a cranker, or knows Storm products, or knows drilling layouts.
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Bowlfiz

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Re: Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2003, 12:53:38 AM »
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I dont think anyone is really a lost cause (except me of course   ), but there might not be anyone around right now who can make a comment on this.  It is usually a bit slower here on weekends.  Wait until tomorrow and you will probably get several replies that will be of help to you.  You need someone who is a cranker, or knows Storm products, or knows drilling layouts.
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Thanks MI 2 AZ, guess you're right... I expect someone will toss in thier two cents sometime.
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Re: Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2003, 06:31:17 AM »
Bowlfiz,

The length of the pin won't have that much affect as long as it is drilled to skid/snap.  I would suggest a 4x4 which means the pin 4" from your pap and the cg (center of gravity) 4" from the pap.  That should you give a nice skid/snap reaction.  Normally, the closer the pin to the cg the earlier it will roll.  However, that isn't always true, it largly depends on the drilling.  So, talk it out with your proshop operator, he/she should be able to fix you up good.

On another topic, I understand your desire to hook the ball more but you stated the you bowl on med to heavy synthetics.  I think you find more consistency by going with a small swing or up the boards.  Open your shoulders and get alittle axis rotation on the ball, that should open up the lane for you while providing considerably more consistency.

Bowl well and hope it works out for you.
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Marco

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Re: Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2003, 07:09:05 AM »
Although Skid/Snap certainly looks cool and is in the hands of an experienced player a great weapon on the right conditions, it isn't always the best choice.

Thinking of your average I think working on a consistent shot is the best idea. A ball that doesn't react that hard at the breakpoint is much easier to control and still can give lots of hitting power.

Good luck and fun with your new Storm!
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Re: Just got a new ball! I think I made the right choice... ???
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2003, 07:51:22 AM »
Compared with what you had been throwing the new ball will look like a snapping monster. Do not get frustrated if you do not fare well right out of the gate. The transition from a older urethane to a newer core and cover strong ball tends to screw most bowlers up a bit when they get there new balls. Along with this though a new dimension of angles and possibilities open up. Good luck. Strike well and often.
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