Post by: SprayNpray on August 29, 2006, 01:38:21 PM
I was talking to him today and he is ready to pick up some new equipment for the season, and he mentioned that one thing that is important to him is that his ball not over-react. He wants to be able to control the breakpoint and backend, and he has plenty of hand to be able to get even weak equipment to move a decent amount. Basically he is looking for a smooth, even, arcy reaction.
My first thought was a Tsunami H20, but I would like to provide several options for him, because he knows I am the ball-o-phile
So hit me with a few of your suggestions; I told him he could select a layout that is weaker as well, but he wants some ideas on which balls would fit the bill regardless of layout.On edit, it would be helpful if any suggestions involved newer equipment that is easily available. Might be kinda tough to run down some of the discontinued stuff.
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Edited on 8/29/2006 9:47 PM
Post by: J_Mac on August 29, 2006, 09:43:36 PM
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Post by: MegaMav on August 29, 2006, 09:45:14 PM
Combat Zone
Quantum Raven
Rhino Pro Tour Edition
Post by: MegaMav on August 29, 2006, 09:46:30 PM
checkout the layout, it may have something to do with it as well.
Post by: SprayNpray on August 29, 2006, 09:49:49 PM
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Post by: 102101 on August 29, 2006, 09:51:02 PM
ball but my Element ZR40 with the polished knocked off and
at 1000 grit is very smooth off the break point. Although
it's not the biggest mover as far as total boards covered it's
still plenty strong and is a great control ball.
Hope this helps and if you have any questions feel free to ask.
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Post by: Androooo on August 29, 2006, 09:53:33 PM
Post by: charlest on August 29, 2006, 10:07:25 PM
What kind of oil is he looking to handle?
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Post by: Slopsurprise on August 29, 2006, 10:08:36 PM
Edited on 8/29/2006 10:03 PM
Post by: Joe Jr on August 29, 2006, 10:09:10 PM
quote:
Ambush!
Not always.
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Post by: Brian Green on August 29, 2006, 10:10:45 PM
1. Absolute Inferno
2. Roto Grip Epic
3. Brunswick Strike Zone
4. Ebonite Overtime
5. Storm Thunderstruck solid
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Post by: Luckyzzzzz on August 29, 2006, 10:16:28 PM
Post by: SprayNpray on August 29, 2006, 10:23:56 PM
Good point, it does matter what kind of oil we normally bowl on. In our center we typically see medium-heavy on synthetics, 60 units in the middle out to about 6 along the gutters. He is also looking for a decent benchmark to take with him to tournaments when he doesn't know what to expect. He'd like to be able to use the same ball(s) for leagues AND tourneys.
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Post by: BrooklynSlop on August 29, 2006, 10:58:43 PM
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I'm not sexist. I just don't trust anything that bleeds for 5 days and doesn't die.
Post by: monstercrank on August 29, 2006, 11:02:44 PM
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Post by: charlest on August 29, 2006, 11:07:05 PM
quote:
charlest:
Good point, it does matter what kind of oil we normally bowl on. In our center we typically see medium-heavy on synthetics, 60 units in the middle out to about 6 along the gutters. He is also looking for a decent benchmark to take with him to tournaments when he doesn't know what to expect. He'd like to be able to use the same ball(s) for leagues AND tourneys.
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-SawFreak
~Predicting my next opponent runs into a BUZZSAW!
~Proud original member- F.O.S.
Then I'd suggest balls like
Legends New Standard or New Standard 2
Brunswick Scorchin' Inferno
Roto-Grip Epic Battle
Storm Passion
Columbia Wrath XP
Ebonite SmashTime
Most of these should handle Medium-heavy oil without being anywhere near flippy.
FYI Lower pins, kicked out CG positions requiring weight holes, and lower sanding grits make balls' reactions smoother.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Edited on 8/29/2006 11:01 PM
Post by: leftehh- LG on August 29, 2006, 11:17:40 PM
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Post by: BallsDeep on August 29, 2006, 11:25:14 PM
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Post by: Laybzz74 on August 29, 2006, 11:37:54 PM
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
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Post by: backswing_aplenty on August 30, 2006, 04:17:54 AM
*backswing
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Post by: dizzyfugu on August 30, 2006, 04:23:35 AM
"Mocks" perfectly a classic urethane reaction or moves like an old-fashioned havy oil particle ball - just on light to medium conditions. I love mine for dry lanes and down-and-in shots across 2nd arrow on a THS.
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Don
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Post by: SKC on August 30, 2006, 05:28:09 AM
Ebonite - TPC Shooter (If U can find one)
Brunswick - Zone Classic
Roto Grip - Super Sonic
Just put some Low RG-drills on them and he'll be set..
For a little oil i would go with..:
Storm - X-Factor Ace / Polish knocked off
Roto Grip - Saturn
Roto Grip - Epic Battle
Hammer - Black Widow
AMF - Nighthawk - According to the AMF ppl at Bowl Expo said they would be releasing it again due to popular demand..
A buddy of mine just got a Black Widow last week, drilled to flip, is very smooth with a nice read in the midlane, but still a beast in the backend.. Think that ball is gonna be popular..
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Post by: SrT4u2nV on August 30, 2006, 05:45:11 AM
Post by: psaunders300 on August 30, 2006, 07:39:04 AM
The cover can be tuned to handle anything from heavy oil to medium oil and is the smoothest reacting ball I have ever thrown.
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Post by: ChrispyBrownies on August 30, 2006, 11:29:39 AM
V2 Sweet
Scorchin a little smoother, but the V2 was very noticable
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Post by: shelley on August 30, 2006, 11:36:08 AM
quote:
smoothest reacting ball I have ever thrown.
A 220-grit medium load particle ball is smooth? No kidding.
SH
Post by: triggerman on August 30, 2006, 11:51:53 AM
Post by: Ragnar on August 30, 2006, 11:54:23 AM
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roto grip Silver streak
I beg to differ. Maybe on some conditions, but the first time I threw mine it was one of the most angular balls I've thrown.
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