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Miffy1980

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How to build an arsenal
« on: April 01, 2010, 07:21:22 PM »
Could someone be so kind to point me in the direction of building a bowling ball arsenal or share some knowledge on this please?

im still under coaching with my 1ball arsenal, power groove. Im just planning ahead and figured I have some fundamental knowledge on how to build one.

My coach is also a pro shop operator, so there might be some conflict of interest on this aspect. And i guess its always good to have more avenue to acquire knowledge.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Locke

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Re: How to build an arsenal
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2010, 03:50:51 AM »
With a good arsenal you are looking to have several balls spread out enough in reaction shape and strength that there will not be overlap. As a general rule I would say look at a 3 ball plus spare ball. That would look something like, heavy oil ball like the Roto Grip Mutant Cell, medium oil ball like the Storm Hy-Road, and a light oil ball like your Brunswick Power Groove. Then you would also get a spare ball and that would build a good league arsenal. If you wanted to start getting more complex you would look at having balls to form a progression, like fore me I have the Rogue Cell, which I would then step down to my Cell, followed by my Pluto. This way I can have the same reaction type but just weaker overall. As far as your pro shop owner. If he is coaching you he should have some great insight as to what balls to get. He is in the business of helping you out. He will most likely give you good advice. Just talk to him about what you are wanting to do and just come at him and say you are looking for a good heavy oil and medium ball to go over your Power Groove and everything should work out wonderfully.
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Miffy1980

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Re: How to build an arsenal
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2010, 05:34:23 AM »
Thanks Locke

True that the pro shop guys is in the business of helping me. I guess im just cynical by nature and I just dont want the whole recommendation process to be too one sided.

But anyways, I have an opportunity to get some 2nd hand storm gear (im your typical bowler on shoe string budget here). I started a thread over at the storm section to ask for advice on them, maybe i can have the honor of u shedding some light over there please?


lenstanles703

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Re: How to build an arsenal
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2010, 08:34:39 PM »
Most ball companies have different cover balls in the same line. This is the easiest way to build an arsenal. For instance Visionary has the mid price Ogre line. Urethane for light oil,Pearl for light to medium,Solid for medium to heavy,Particle for heavy oil. You have a pearl power groove so next ball should be a solid then a spare ball. Work it like that, Strong then weak until you fill in the gaps.
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Miffy1980

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Re: How to build an arsenal
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2010, 10:23:47 AM »
Coach sold me a 3rd drill Storm shift for 50bucks. inclusive of replug, resurface, inserts.

good deal ?