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NY Mike

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Ball selection - choices
« on: September 11, 2012, 10:40:52 AM »
Teammate is looking for a new ball.  Female, righthanded back up bowler with good speed and accuracy issues mostly contributed to timing. Lane condition: typical THS medium oil. I have narrowed her choices down to Track's 706A, RG's Berserk and Storm's Manic. 

 Any and all opinions are appreciated.
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Re: Ball selection - choices
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2012, 01:43:09 PM »
Backup ball?

I'd just simply go with a plastic or slingshot.  She's probably not going to (this is an assumption) reap the full rewards of a mid-price to HP ball. 
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2012, 04:22:06 PM »
What weight does she throw?  if it's below 13 lbs you have no chance of getting the core a high priced ball has in the higher weights.  If that's the case I'd suggest a Cyclone.  If she throws 13 lb the MoRich balls have the same core specs as their higher weight balls.   --  JohnP
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NY Mike

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Re: Ball selection - choices
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2012, 11:22:05 AM »
She has been throwing 15 lbs down from 16lbs approx 6 yrs ago.
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spmcgivern

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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2012, 08:51:24 PM »
Just because someone throws a backup ball doesn't mean they can't reap the benefits of mid performance or even high performance equipment.

Treat this as you would any other ball recommendation. See what the person used before and along with their stats and conditions bowling on and make a recommendation.
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Re: Ball selection - choices
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2012, 10:46:23 PM »
+1.  I have seen a person in my league throw a Nano solid with a backup ball as his primary game, and it works out.  Best way to approach this is just like any other person who asks for some ideas.  Depending on the conditions, a mid to high end performance ball could be exactly what they need.
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Re: Ball selection - choices
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2012, 12:23:53 PM »
Assuming she is righty throwing backup, there may be even more incentive for high performance.  Dealing with that lefty "fresh shot" head oil all night long....  If lefty and throwing a backup, may need stern talking...



Quote from: spmcgivern on September 12, 2012, 08:51:24 PM
Just because someone throws a backup ball doesn't mean they can't reap the benefits of mid performance or even high performance equipment.

Treat this as you would any other ball recommendation. See what the person used before and along with their stats and conditions bowling on and make a recommendation.
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NY Mike

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Re: Ball selection - choices
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2012, 11:05:38 AM »
Yes, righthanded backup bowler been using the Storm NANO last two years. 
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2012, 12:36:56 PM »
+1 Berserk  ---I absolutely love mine.
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