Post by: Snowflake on February 05, 2009, 06:33:15 PM
i just need some of your point of views.
i have a 10 year old Quantum ball and a maxim spare ball and now im on the look out for two new. i have been very pleased with the Quantum ball but guess things have change the last 10 years. i have been looking at so many balls that im getting lost. seems most balls are great and that there are not that big a difference. im looking for one stike and one spare/light oil ball.
One other thing is that i need it shipped to norway with UPS. so im also looking for a company that will ship with my company UPS account. and yes, the balls in US are so much cheaper then in norway around 1/3 of the price.
hope to get som answers.
Snowflake
Post by: AngloBowler on February 06, 2009, 04:13:59 AM
I think that I need a little more information before I try and address your problem
What Quantum is it?
What kind of lanes do you bowl on? (heavy/medium/light oil)
What kind of speed do you bowl? (Fast/Medium/Slow)
What kind of revs do you have? (High/Medium/Slow)
Without this information, I would suggest going with something for medium to medium-heavy oil with a medium-low RG and get it driled pin under ring finger. This should give you a good versatile ball with plenty of options to change the reaction with surface changes.
The Brunswick Rattler would be a good choice here, I've also seen the rapid fire pearl to good effect.
As for lighter oil, the Vibes are a good bet, I have a tropical storm which is decent too, although all the lighter oil fayre is pretty much the same across the different companies.
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Post by: Burak Natal on February 06, 2009, 04:24:31 AM
I'd strongly recommend you to go to a proshop, have them watch your game and make suggestions accordingly. You can always find a way to purchase recommended balls from US.
Additionally, I'd keep my spare ball unless I'm bored from the look of it
Hope this helps,
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Edited on 2/6/2009 5:42 AM
Post by: Snowflake on February 06, 2009, 06:08:37 AM
sorry for the missing info.
I'm not sure what Quantum i have but will find out maybe post a picture.
i normally play on medium oiled lanes but sometimes i play heavy and dry (late in the evening)
my speed is about 24-25kmh (not sure what that is in mph?)
would say i have a medium/high revs.
i have been looking on the Hammer Vib balls and they seem very versatile and not to expensive either.
i know its hard to come up with an excact answer but i just need a little guideline.
thx for all help
Post by: isner baby on February 06, 2009, 06:37:31 AM
Post by: Burak Natal on February 06, 2009, 06:39:23 AM
I would also recommend Copperhead, if you would like to stay with Brunswick. It's also a great bang for the buck!
However, I want to repeat my first suggestion: Find a proshop and let them watch your game!
Best of Luck,
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Post by: mainzer on February 06, 2009, 06:45:50 AM
I would say, maybe a HyRoad, or Solid Street Rod, possibly a Break from 900 Global, for you it may a Prison Break for you as you are overseas.
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Post by: Greg T on February 06, 2009, 07:11:36 AM
16.5 mph.
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Post by: Snowflake on February 06, 2009, 08:46:44 AM
here are some pictures
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/acynn/IMG_3961.jpg
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/acynn/IMG_3968.jpg
but it dosent say what type it is. they maxim spare ball is a weight 16 and it has always been a little to heavy for my liking. so, none of the new balls is nothing to look at?.
i was thinking of 2 balls one for mid/heavy and one for dry/mid oil and then mayby re-drill my maxim
I have been looking at:
Track Rising SE
Hammer Vibe Blue
Columbia 300 Momentum
Brunswick Rattler
Quantum Navy Pro Active
Storm Hy-Road
Brunswick Copperhead