I just got my first PAP measurement done and also bowled at a different center that actually measured your ball speed for you, so armed with this new knowledge I wanted to pick some brains out there for their ball recommendations.

PAP is 4 1/2 Rt and 1" up - ball speed is in the 13 -14 m.p.h range. I bowl semi-roller, right hand.

I am looking for a strong but predictable move to the pocket. 

Looking forward to hearing from y'all on this one, thanks in advance.

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As complete said, Defiant is a good choice. I would also recommend the Marvel.

Without knowing more details about your game and ability, I would have difficulty recommending high end equipment.  Your ball speed is a little on the slow side and with no mention of your rev rate how can anyone make a recommendation.

Have your pro-shop operator watch you bowl and get a suggestion from them.  Once you have your information (rev rate, rotation, tilt) then many of the more knowledgeable people here can make some suggestions or you can use this forum as a backboard to see if there is some consistency between your driller and other drillers here.  Ultimately, you want to have a good relationship with the person who is drilling your equipment and hopefully they are staying up to date on the current trends and equipment.  But ultimately, I hope for you they aren't in the business to sell you the newest high end expensive ball just for their own benefit.  For all I know, a Roto Grip Riot is a better option for you than a Defiant.

First thing we should have asked is:  What is your rev rate?  Are you a cranker, stroker, tweener?  That will play ALOT into recommending a ball; especially when you are only at 13-14 mph.  You have no need for a high end ball with that low ball speed, period!  You really do not need anything dull, either.  If you are a stroker type, you could go with something like a Ebonite Elevate.  If you have a higher rev rate, stay lower with something like a Columbia Freeze or Ebonite Cyclone or Storm Tropical Heat Hybrid.

 

Rev rate is the biggest factor we need to know to give you a true recommendation!

 

Hey, you sound a lot like me!  Twohand is right that you'll rarely, if ever, need a really high end bowling ball.  I use pretty exclusively low end or fairly old equipment on every condition I've ever played, and I know I'd never be able to control the top end monsters with my low ball speed (I've tried a couple times and it was UGLY).  I do think you may need something dull (eventually), depending on the volume of oil you plan on bowling on.  Even on a THS if it's heavy, I sometimes go down as far as 500 (but I sand my own stuff, so it's not a big deal).  I think as far as core type, you're probably better off with a symmetrical ball.

 

If you're not bowling on heavy oil, I'd recommend a Brunswick Slingshot drilled strong.  I think it would fit your game rather nicely.

Hey, you sound a lot like me!  Twohand is right that you'll rarely, if ever, need a really high end bowling ball.  I use pretty exclusively low end or fairly old equipment on every condition I've ever played, and I know I'd never be able to control the top end monsters with my low ball speed (I've tried a couple times and it was UGLY).  I do think you may need something dull (eventually), depending on the volume of oil you plan on bowling on.  Even on a THS if it's heavy, I sometimes go down as far as 500 (but I sand my own stuff, so it's not a big deal).  I think as far as core type, you're probably better off with a symmetrical ball.

 

If you're not bowling on heavy oil, I'd recommend a Brunswick Slingshot drilled strong.  I think it would fit your game rather nicely.

 

Nice to meet someone who has similar style!

I thought of the Slingshot, and also am considering the Grape Vibe by Hammer. I wonder if the Vibe would cut hard if drilled aggressively?

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Edited by tommyboy74 on 2/13/2012 at 6:49 PM