Well, it is that time again.  I am in need of a ball to fill a gap and I need any and all advice you guys can offer. I am not going to post this under a specific company because I am not partial one way of the other.  I will throw any equipment.

I am currently using a Columbia WOW as my main heavy oil ball.  I love this ball and the movement it gives me.  Below this I am using a bargian priced AMF Menace Pearl which was an eBay special.  I also love the movement this ball gives me.  Both balls are drilled in the "strong" position.  The pin is at 1:30 in relation to the ring finger and everything is stacked beneath with the MB right of the thumb.  The problem is, the Menace is not strong enough to be my 2nd tier ball.  I need something to fill the gap between the WOW and the Menace.

I am by no means "rev challenged" so I don't need something that is going to do all the work for me.  If I was to get another really strong ball, it would probably sit in the corner.  I don't have nearly enough money to buy a few balls before I get it right, so I am going to study hard before I make a purchase.  If you guys can give any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

If you need any other info, let me know.  I know that filling a gap can be the toughest thing in bowling.  Thanks.
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Corey
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Oh good, my dog found the chainsaw.

As the other's have said...if you like the WOW, get the WOW Pearl.  Good 1-2 punch!  If you want to try something else I would put my vote in for Storm's X-Factor, Ebonite's Vortex 2 Blue/Black (polished up ofcourse) or waiting for their TPS Player to hit the market.  There are a few other offerings but know seeing exactly what your game is like I'm hesitant to suggest them...case in point; Storm's Hot Rod.  This ball seems to be user specific, much like Columbia's Wicked was.

TTT...

Thanks a lot for all the advice/suggestions.  Like I said before, I am going to take all of this info and read about all the balls and their reviews (the ones that actually mean something) and then I will make a decision.  Keep it coming guys.  Thanks again.
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Corey
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Oh good, my dog found the chainsaw.

My suggestion would be the Cherry Bomb. It will hit harder than any I have seen suggested.  With your hand, it will be the ideal ball, IMHO.  Check it out by contacting Doug Sterner at dougsproshop@aol.com  and tell him I told you to ask.

Dave
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If You Are Not the Lead SAW, All You Get is SAWdust!!

Go with an Ebonite Vortex 2 solid. It is a very versatile ball. With what you are throwing now, I would suggest to polish the V2, then have it litely saned with a grey scotchbrite pad (800 grit). It would be a great fit in between the equipment you have now. Not as big of a movement (or as early) as the WOW, but with more movement than the pearl menace (and a little sooner).
I had one about a year ago and traded it away. Sure wish I hadn't. It is a great ball at a great price point.
Good luck