A guy made a post in another thread that mentions he only considers the premium lines of a ball manufacturer.  He didn't explain why, but I'm guessing it's because he feels it's better equipment.

From Dyno-thane, the Crisis (and as of last week the Crisis Pearl) is in the "entry level" line, which really means it's the least expensive line.  However, anyone who has a Crisis can tell you, it's a great friggin' ball!  Needs lighter oil, of course, but I see that much more than the heavy sauce.

So... when you see a catalog/website, do you have a lesser opinion of a ball because it's not in the top tier line?

Tony
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Nope. In fact, I tend to think just the opposite.
2 of my absolute favorites are a Monster Smash/r and Roto Grip Sonic X pearl - both mid range balls.

If you have to have the latest hook in a box technology to impress people, you only look at the premium balls. If you want more bang for the buck, with a more versatile, less condition specific piece of equipment, look further down the line. the mid range and "entry level" stuff won't be as exciting on the shelf, but I think it performs better on the lane.

One of the very best bowlers I know averaged 240 last season. He threw a power groove and my old black hammer from 1983. Anything more is just too much for him - his hand and style do the work - he doesn't need technology.

I have several premium balls - they are extremely condition specific, and except for my Black Cherry Bomb, don't even have any place in the main bag any more. They might go along for tournaments, but otherwise, they stay home.
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I love the entry level stuff. It fits my game and the conditions I bowl on better than the high end. Plus as stated the mid range, entry level equipment is often a release of the top of the line of previous years.

We had a four time bowler of the year here in Wichita that during his run used almost nothing but Columbia Beast (both the pearl and the solid). He was often chided by other bowlers for using “inferior” equipment but he had the last laugh as he was taking their money.  

I have owned $220  balls and $89 balls and I have shot a 300 with both.

Right now I am throwing my power groove purple silver and having great success.

If anything you have a disadvatage with the higher end balls because $220 balls are very lane specific and usually are not very verstial (not all but most).
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hell no!  Entry level often means a damn fine ball for fried or other late-shift conditions

The entry level and mid priced stuff typically consists or recycled cores and covers.  No less quality, just less expensive because the R&D is already paid for.