Got the go-ahead from the wife to get a low-end ball. I've actually been wanting to try a low-end solid for about 6 months, but never had the cash to get one drilled up.

So, I was thinking I'd change the surface to something easy to work with like 2000 or 4000 and was wanting some opinions on what would be a good smooth motion for medium to light oil with choppy heads or a ton of wet/dry.

I know I've asked a very similar question recently, but I've had some different opinions on what would work for my needs.

Looking at either an Ebonite Cyclone or a 900 Global Hook Green/Black. They both look pretty mild and would seem to work well for me on the above conditions. Anyone have opinions on what they like better? I'm going to go talk to the driller on Saturday to see what he can do for me.

A possible consideration would be the Roto Grip Shout. I know that one is pretty mild as well, but I haven't heard of anyone knocking off the polish yet.

The Cyclone really isn't mild.That being said,at 4000 polished(box finish) the ball is very angular,however it can be smoothed out with surface changes.I have a pin down Cyclone at 2000 grit that is my benchmark, and a pin up Cyclone that I keep at box finish for when the pattern breaks down.I hope this helps you.

Got the go-ahead from the wife to get a low-end ball. I've actually been wanting to try a low-end solid for about 6 months, but never had the cash to get one drilled up.

So, I was thinking I'd change the surface to something easy to work with like 2000 or 4000 and was wanting some opinions on what would be a good smooth motion for medium to light oil with choppy heads or a ton of wet/dry.

I know I've asked a very similar question recently, but I've had some different opinions on what would work for my needs.

Looking at either an Ebonite Cyclone or a 900 Global Hook Green/Black. They both look pretty mild and would seem to work well for me on the above conditions. Anyone have opinions on what they like better? I'm going to go talk to the driller on Saturday to see what he can do for me.

A possible consideration would be the Roto Grip Shout. I know that one is pretty mild as well, but I haven't heard of anyone knocking off the polish yet.

Honestly....my suggestion is to take something like a Freeze Solid, take it to at least 4000, and put a 2 inch pin to PAP, cg at or near center of grip.  The layout will do wonders for blending in wet/dry and taking to cover to 4000 and even polish over the top of that will help with choppy heads.  I have a lower end ball laid out like that with 4000 and polish and it does wonders for that type of condition and also shorter patterns when the backends are really fresh.  The surface and layout I mentioned will give you nice length and a ton of control.

If you have a higher rev rate, polish it.  If not, then 4000 with no polish.

I was kind of considering the Freeze solid, but I was throwing out suggestions that I know my pro shop can get quickly and easily.

That's exactly how I was going to lay it out. How strong is its continuation? What conditions are you seeing?

they say medium 40 foot it's supposed to be a modified stone street but it's very light for what I would consider medium but other than that the ball has very good continuation in very good carry. Its a great step down from my look at 2000 same layout.

Go with the cyclone, the black/gold one is more of a pearl
the other ones are solid
a bit stronger than one might think, all cover strength
I have buddy who is speed dominant and just crushes some of the medium to dryer patterns with it.

And its $75 with free shipping

http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/Ebonite/9502/Cyclone-Purple-Orange-Yellow.html

Go with the cyclone, the black/gold one is more of a pearl
the other ones are solid
a bit stronger than one might think, all cover strength
I have buddy who is speed dominant and just crushes some of the medium to dryer patterns with it.

And its $75 with free shipping

http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/Ebonite/9502/Cyclone-Purple-Orange-Yellow.html

I know for sure buying a low end ball from my pro shop will be cheaper than online. I can get out with grips and slug for less than $120 if I buy from him. If I go the online route, I have to pay $40 for drilling, then another $15 for my grips and slug. Either way, they're all inexpensive balls, and will be nice on the budget. Especially if I can win a few more brackets, the ball will pay for itself.