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thedjs

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Need some help please.
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:41:27 PM »
My Hammer Viral Hybrid is too strong for our new THS.  I'm forced to move a lot further left than I want to or am comfortable with.  With my slower speed this is resulting in too many high hits, cross-overs and splits.  So, before the fall season, I need to get something to fit under the Viral and am looking at the Ebonite Turbo/R, the Columbia Nitrous or the Track Tundra.  If anyone has used any of these balls I would really appreciate your suggestions as to which might be the best for the drier conditions. 

Thanks in advance.
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thedjs

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Re: Need some help please.
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2018, 02:45:13 PM »
Quote from: avabob on August 10, 2018, 01:08:05 PM
Not sure what it is, but the vibes all have a better core shell matchup than the viral for me. 

I've never thrown the Vibe so I have no personal comparison.  The Viral, however, has been very good for me on medium and slightly dry conditions.  Just need a ball under that for really dry.  Thanks for your input.
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SVstar34

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Re: Need some help please.
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2018, 03:01:47 PM »
With the situation you described, I'd definitely recommend the Brunswick Twist. To me it sounds like you're looking for length through the mids and a controlled backend reaction

https://youtu.be/x6o_iyzqL90

I think the 10.7 cover on the Turbos will be too much.

The Tundra could be an option I'm just not too familiar with the reaction in heavier weights. I know a senior bowler that got a Tundra in 13lbs because the core is 2.53/.055 and it's a little too much ball in the conditions you described.

I don't know much about the Nitrous and I've never seen or thrown one thrown in person so I can't really comment on that ball.
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thedjs

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Re: Need some help please.
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2018, 03:25:41 PM »
Quote from: SVstar34 on August 10, 2018, 03:01:47 PM
With the situation you described, I'd definitely recommend the Brunswick Twist. To me it sounds like you're looking for length through the mids and a controlled backend reaction

https://youtu.be/x6o_iyzqL90




I think the 10.7 cover on the Turbos will be too much.

The Tundra could be an option I'm just not too familiar with the reaction in heavier weights. I know a senior bowler that got a Tundra in 13lbs because the core is 2.53/.055 and it's a little too much ball in the conditions you described.

I don't know much about the Nitrous and I've never seen or thrown one thrown in person so I can't really comment on that ball.

Thanks SV.  I'll certainly check out the Twist.  The main reason I mentioned the other balls is that our local pro-shop pushes Ebonite products and most times have those in stock.  I agree on the Turbo/R with the GB coverstock.  Might be too strong.  I do see that one of them is a pearl and the other two hybrids if that makes any difference.  Like you I have never seen anyone with the Nitrous, however, I haven't been looking for it.  The Tundra looks interesting also but I've also never seen it in any of my leagues. 

Again thanks for the help.
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avabob

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Re: Need some help please.
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2018, 04:22:09 PM »
Not sure about the other balls mentioned in this thread, but the cherry vibe would be my choice on dirt.   Anything much wesker isnt going to hit unless you have a lot of hand
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