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MrNattyBoh

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Fall league Arsenal
« on: July 16, 2013, 10:10:43 AM »
The time is upon when we all must consider what equipment to use to fill out our fall arsenals. Each year around mid July I usually make a trip down to the pro shop and pick a new ball for fall league. After much consideration and some practice the last few weeks, I have to decided to go against my traditions. I am going into the new league season with the same equipment I ended last season with. I will still be heading down to the pro shop but will only be purchasing the time of the pro shop operator for some one on one practice time. I know this will better help me start the season than a new ball. I went down there for practice mid way through last season and that was the best time/money I have ever spent in the sport. so my arsenal is as follows:

Insite Almighty (always been my go-to ball)
Motiv Ascent Solid
Storm Hyroad
Hammer Midnight Vibe

I feel very comfortable with each of these balls and hope that they treat me well this upcoming season.
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Snakster

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Re: Fall league Arsenal
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 12:33:58 PM »
When you say one on one time with pro shop operator, do you mean coaching? Fortunate that is a possibility. Not sure the local place for me offers that kind of service. I drive an hour each way every other week to get my son coached. And I basically just try to figure it out myself. Of course I've not done a fall league before. Doing a summer league with my son now.

My life story aside, that sounds like a good plan. Hone your game and rely on equipment that's still good. I commend the willpower to resist the call of getting a shiny new ball (or dull ad the case may be)
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Current bag:
DV8 Turmoil 2 Pearl
Radical Squatch hybrid
Motiv Forza GT
Hammer Black Widow Gold
DV8 Vandal
DV8 Creed Rebellion

MrNattyBoh

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Re: Fall league Arsenal
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2013, 12:55:06 PM »
I drive about an 1 hour and 30 mins to get to the shop.........
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Snakster

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Re: Fall league Arsenal
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2013, 02:11:21 PM »
Is that just because you're rural and that's the closest place? Or do you go the extra mile to get the extra service? I don't really blink an eye to drive somewhere for my son. And if it came down to it I guess I'd do it for myself too. But it's not the closest pro shop by a long shot, just a place I trust now that I know has good certified coaching.
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Current bag:
DV8 Turmoil 2 Pearl
Radical Squatch hybrid
Motiv Forza GT
Hammer Black Widow Gold
DV8 Vandal
DV8 Creed Rebellion

MrNattyBoh

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Re: Fall league Arsenal
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2013, 02:14:30 PM »
There are other places around. I just prefer the place I go to because I am friends with the shop operator and he does a very good job at half the price of the other places. he knows my game very well also.
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Strapper_Squared

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Re: Fall league Arsenal
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2013, 09:01:35 AM »
My typical ritual is to roll equipment from the previous year into the next.  After a few weeks, I have a better feeling whether the "old" equipment meets requirements or something different could help.  Usually the old is fine, but a new release catches my eye and I swap..

Ive had a goal for several years to buy something new at the beginning of the year and throw it the entire season...but to date temptation has won out...

Scott
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MrNattyBoh

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Re: Fall league Arsenal
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2013, 12:05:42 PM »
Well, I am very satisfied with my arsenal. Last night proved my confidence right while subbing for a sport shot league. Rolled 582 with a combination of my midnight vibe and storm hyroad. I believe the pattern was Dead Mans curve.......I witnessed a lot of struggle and disappointment from some of the other bowlers. I saw scores in the low 400's from some decent league bowlers in that house. I had a shot at 200 each game and ended up with 183,198 and 201. spare shots hurt but I thought most of my strike balls were very good. I think I had a total of 21 strikes for the night and quite a few missed spares. very good night for me on a sport condition and my first competitive match since leagues ended in may. I am very excited for this upcoming fall/winter league!
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