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700Virgin

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International Release Balls ???
« on: October 01, 2008, 09:51:40 PM »
You see comments from time to time about 'International Release Balls'.  In general, what is different about them?  Are they legal to use in the US?  Are they more expensive?  Can you go to your local proshop and order one?
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charlest

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Re: International Release Balls ???
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2008, 06:08:44 AM »
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You see comments from time to time about 'International Release Balls'.  In general, what is different about them?


FOr the most part they go longer. Most places outside the uS has lighter oil than we do.

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 Are they legal to use in the US?


Almost all of them are. Look at the list of USBC approved balls. It's really on a case by case basis.

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 Are they more expensive?


Not that I am aware of.

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 Can you go to your local proshop and order one?


No. They are only available through overseas distributors. Ocassionally, a couple are available in the US, mostly through Ebay. SOmetimes, an internet seller, like BowlingBall.com, will have a few for sale, but that's rare.


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c-hop

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Re: International Release Balls ???
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008, 08:47:46 AM »
alot of them are just versions of whats on the US market.

If your looking for them ebay and bowlingball.com is your best bet
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mmcfarland300

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Re: International Release Balls ???
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2008, 08:52:46 AM »
The overseas market demands more releases and allows more variatioins.  Roto-Grip's Mustang Guy explained it best when he said that overseas doesn't care if it is a slight variation they want it to be released.
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DukeHarding

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Re: International Release Balls ???
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2008, 08:59:41 AM »
This is where I bought most of my International balls...

http://www.bowlingball.com/bowling/cat65/Overseas-Releases/index.html
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