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LoganS

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Bowling manufactures
« on: May 19, 2012, 02:21:08 AM »
Do certain companies roll better for certain styles.. For example, would one person benefit better by throwing Storm over Brunswick because of the way they throw the ball like axis tilt or where they track etc etc??? 

 

metallicaaaaaaa

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Re: Bowling manufactures
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2012, 03:52:11 AM »
I haven't used Brunswick in quite awhile, but from past experiences Brunswick balls typically hook a little earlier than most, while Storm products generally go a bit longer. Ebonite/ Hammer are great balls to look into as their stuff covers a lot of middle ground, especially the popular Cyclones which are dirt cheap. As for Roto Grip (which are basically Storm products) or any of the other ball companies, I cannot speak for since I've never purchased them. Hope that helps a little.

glssmn2001

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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2012, 07:31:01 AM »
I own Storm, Roto, Ebonite,Hammer, Brunswick,and Lane1 and I do not think that any one ball type rolls better than the other. This is not to say that I did not buy some ball that I did not care for, like the Maxx Curve but my Evolution is awesome. maybe it is different for others but for me, I have had no complaints about being able to throw any company.

dizzyfugu

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Re: Bowling manufactures
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2012, 08:29:32 AM »
I'd also negate the idea that a certain manufacturer rolls/works better for certain players. The myth that Big B balls "roll earlier" might come from their focus on early-tracking particle technology in the late 90ies, but we are now 20 years further down the lane!

As a side note, many brands are manufactured by the same company, so that reactions might be more interchangeable than ever. And what works for one player might not work for you, be it through style, layout, surface prep or lane conditions. Always take such claims, hype and recommendations with a grit of salt. Be wise, do legwork.

IMHO, read well what a ball is designed to do, know what you want from it, and buy an appopriate product and have it set up accordingly.
DizzyFugu ~ Reporting from Germany