Okay, my teammate wants a ball that will help her get more revs.. I know, she is working on her release, but she is going to need some more help.  

She is currently using a Brunswick Purple Fuze for everything.  It's drilling appears to be 12:00 leverage. She is a 172 average.  Her speed is a low-med, rev are low to really low.  She generally stands near the 17 and plays the 2nd arrow (10).  Her ball follows a nice line down and in but you can count the revs by just eyeballing it.

While I think her release is the biggest factor here, I also think she needs another choice in balls. We are generally playing on med-heavy oil with carrydown.  She is good at adjusting.  However, when she is playing dryer lanes, then it is splits city. Anything that you can suggest that is ging to give her more turns?  Or that would compliment her fuze?  Basically, she wants more balls reaction.

Thanks

Edited on 5/10/2003 4:35 PM

She is open to any line... but now I've got one ball to check into for her.  Thanks.

I agree with Brian, the ball can only help maybe a rev or 2, but not enough to notice a major change. The key is matching up her ball speed to her rev rate. Have her slow the ball down and put a little more tilt by "cocking her hand to the inside". See Ron C's tips on the release http://www.bowl4fun.com.

I also like Can You Rev's Idea about the wrist support. I would also recommend the Pro-Release and the Robby rev. These are adjustable to different releases.

As for balls that might make a difference I have a Blade and it does start up very early. I have not seen anyone throw the WOW, but I would take Brian's word as he is a good bowler. Other balls I would recommend are the Apex Addiction which has one of the lowest RG cores which helps it rev up early. I don't own one, but I have seen people throw the Addiction with some success.

 I would also recommend the Brunswick Inferno. It has a low Rg core revs up hard on the back end it also flares a lot there is almost 1/2" between flare rings. The Blade by comparison has about 1/8" between flare rings. The Blade relies more on the coverstock to provide it's aggressiveness and the Inferno is more of a balanced attack.

Edited on 5/13/2003 3:08 AM

Serice, i've also heard that different inserts (purple to be exact) can help provide a few extra revs. Might be worthwhile to invest in these the next time you change inserts.

     Peace

I second what 10 says. I have used a Pro release in the past and had to get my span reduced by almost 1/4 of an inch.

I agree with terminator3. Early rolling dull ball will be a suicide for a low rev rate and speed bowler. You didn't mention her axis rotation and axis tilt. From my experience with low rev and speed players, if she has decent rotation, highly polished reactive ball, preferably med-high diff. with a length drilling will be the ticket. If she likes the Purple Fuze, she can try Red Fuze. Inferno will be suitable for heavier conditions. I have two friends with very low revs and speed. One of them is playing with original Trauma and other one is playing with Demolition Zone with great success..

Regarding wrist support, I would try Storm Strong Arm Plus. In my humble opinion, it is the best wrist support to date..

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