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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: crusher267658 on November 23, 2011, 05:56:43 PM

Title: Need a new ball for my girlfriend
Post by: crusher267658 on November 23, 2011, 05:56:43 PM

I have finally convinced my girl to get a new ball. She has a beat up Complete NV. She likes Ebonite. Looking to get her a new ball for Christmas. I haven't kept up much with equipment over the past couple months. Trying to keep myself from buying anymore unneeded equipment, lol. She wants something similar to her NV but something with a bit more backend and overall hook. First thing I thought of was a Signal. Shes a stroker with moderate speed (insert smart comments here). We bowl on wood lanes most of the time with a medium volume 43ft THS. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Title: Re: Need a new ball for my girlfriend
Post by: usfan51473 on November 24, 2011, 08:01:29 AM

If she's an Ebonite fan, try any of the Mission Series. When looking for a new ball I tried a couple of them. Nice balls.

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Title: Re: Need a new ball for my girlfriend
Post by: JohnP on November 24, 2011, 10:53:22 AM

Everyone's probably tired of me making this recommendation, but take a look at the Ebonite Cycone.  It's an awesome ball for the price, has the coverstock from The One from about 5 years ago and a strong symmetric core.  We sell them for $102.95 + tax, drilled but not including slug or grips.  --  JohnP 

Title: Re: Need a new ball for my girlfriend
Post by: tommyboy74 on November 24, 2011, 03:59:09 PM

The Cyclone, Missions, and Signals are all good choices.  If you are looking for something similar to the Signals but want to pay a little less, the Vital Energy is a great choice.  It has nearly the backend of the Signals but gets through the lane very clean.  It doesn't seem to have that much over/under to it.

My arsenal

Heavy Oil: Storm Virtual Gravity Nano: 2000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Storm Anarchy: 1500 polished
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Roto Grip Nomad Dagger: 1500 polished

Medium-Light Oil: Roto Grip Rising Star: 1500 polished

Title: Re: Need a new ball for my girlfriend
Post by: spmcgivern on November 28, 2011, 09:20:54 AM

Without seeing how your girlfriend bowls, it is difficult to suggest a ball.  When I hear 43ft medium oil, it tells me a stronger ball is most likely better with her being a stroker with moderate speed.  I would be weary of encountering enough friction from a pearl to be beneficial.  I have seen the Cyclone used by many and agree it is one of the best deals in bowling right now.  But if your girlfriend is a somewhat competitive bowler and not a true beginner, I would lean toward a higher performance ball.  Not saying a Cyclone can't be high performance; just depends on the bowler and what they are trying to accomplish.

Perhaps the lower RG (than the Signals) Vital Energy or better yet, lower RG Warning Sign with a hybrid cover.  And there is also the new mid-price Elevate with a hybrid cover.  A hybrid cover usually allows an earlier roll than a pearl allowing her stroker style a chance to pick some roll on a bit of a longer house pattern.

If the wood lanes make the medium house pattern dry up real fast, then a pearl like the Signals would be a good choice and possible the Cyclone also could be a good choice. 

It is just hard to suggest without seeing how her Complete NV performs for her on the shot she will be bowling on.

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