Author Topic: Possibly starting back up. (Read 1647 times)

sdbowler · « **on:** March 26, 2012, 01:06:32 PM »

Hello all. It has been a long time since I have been on here. I have not bowled for the past 3 years. We just moved back to Sioux Falls and I have lots of people that want me to bowl next season. I am tossed on what I want to do. If I start up I will need a pair of shoes. I know I will get lots of different answers. What are the best shoes out and why do you say that? Also thinking of a ball or two. I have all Brunswick right now; Smokin Inferno, Inferno, Fury, Rampage, and a Power Groove. Would have to redrill thumb to adjust pitches. Possibly be looking for at least one new ball possibly two. Not a Storm guy at all let me say that. What is good right now? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time for your help.

Kyle

trackfiend · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:20:33 PM »

if you want to stick with brunswick you cant go wrong with the versa max its a great ball you can play any where with it a little more or less hand.

sdbowler · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:41:57 PM »

Don't know if I want to or not. Was thinking something in the Ebo family possibly

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Kyle

spmcgivern · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:42:35 PM »

Based on your current arsenal, I would focus on a quality pair of shoes first. For many people, a good pair of shoes will give them more benefit than a new ball. The main shoe companies are Dexter, 3G and Etonic. Brunswick shoes are/were made by Dexter. They all have their pluses and minuses. I personally use the predecessor to 3G (ABS Tour Ultras). But others have loved the Dexters and the Etonics also. I chose mine because at the time they were different and nobody had them. Here is my assessment of the version I have:

Pros -

Nice solid black

Adjustable sole and heel

Felt broken in

Cons -

Heel can be temperamental (this is the only con I have, but is a big deal to me)

Your current arsenal should allow you to perform just fine on a THS. When you are ready to get a new ball, look to replacing something in your line-up before you just go out and get some ball everyone is saying is the best ever. Here is how I see your current arsenal:

Heavy - Fury

Heavy/Medium - Inferno

Medium - Smoking Inferno

Medium/Light - Rampage

Light - Power Groove

Once you start back up, look to see where you are missing something or if something isn't performing as you want. You may see yourself using your Fury a lot and that would guide you where to look. If you are using your Power Groove a lot, then you need to look someplace totally different.

No matter what you do, good luck and welcome back.

I am not a pro-bowler, but I do play one on BallReviews.com

sdbowler · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:46:22 PM »

Forgot to say the Fury was polished pretty good so it does not do much.

Kyle

sdbowler · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:47:29 PM »

The main ball I used was my Smokin Inferno. Something about the roll of that was awesome. Would love to find something similar to that.

Kyle

spmcgivern · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:50:55 PM »

Either way, bowl first, then see how your style matches up with the condition you will be seeing then make a ball decision. Perhaps bowl a summer league to determine what type of reaction you need to be successful. Then build an arsenal around that. To first pick a ball to use at a bowling center you have never been to and after not bowling for 3 years doesn't make much sense to me. Bowl first then pick.

sdbowler wrote on 3/26/2012 11:46 AM:
Forgot to say the Fury was polished pretty good so it does not do much.

Kyle

I am not a pro-bowler, but I do play one on BallReviews.com

sdbowler · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:53:42 PM »

I am back in my home town so I have bowled in all 4 centers here. Yeah it has been 4-5 years since I have bowled here. Besides I am just asking for ideas of what is good. I did not say I was going to buy one. I understand what you are saying though. That is what I had in plan. I just wanted to start getting ideas for if I do start up. After stopping out and seeing everyone I use to bowl with I probably will bowl next season.

Kyle

spmcgivern · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:57:58 PM »

Sounds good. It would just be hard to recommend something. You might need something strong like a Nexxus or you might need something real weak like a Slingshot. For Ebonite (Mission X or Cyclone). You get the idea. If know your stats such as speed, revs, rotation, tilt, and the type of shot you will be on, the experts on here can give you more detailed options.

I am not a pro-bowler, but I do play one on BallReviews.com

sdbowler · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:03:30 PM »

I was a spinner. I had a cyst removed out of my bowling wrist so I hope somehow that will help me get away from being a spinner. Other then that I do not remember anything else. But after 3 years being away a lot of that probably will change. I also was wondering about the Vise I.T. system. If I get back into it I want to get back to the level I was at. Don't know if I would do it right away or wait for a bit.

Kyle

spmcgivern · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:06:29 PM »

If you are considering the IT system, make the decision before you get your first new ball. I keep on hesitating getting it myself only because I have so much equipment without it. I just keep getting slugs, then afterwards, wish I had gotten it.

If you decide to use the IT system, then get it from day one.

I am not a pro-bowler, but I do play one on BallReviews.com

sdbowler · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:08:32 PM »

That's what I was thinking. I know the initial cost is a little high but in the end I think it is worth it.

Kyle

DON DRAPER · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:26:49 PM »

Start the right way with a great pair of shoes. 3G Tour Ultra's are the way to go. As far as bowling equipment goes Brunswick's C-System & Nexus lines are great bowling balls. Good luck !

rvmark · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:26:42 PM »

Kyle,

Good to hear you are maybe getting back in the flow. What night and what center are you looking at bowling? I would definitely get a decent pair of shoes. I am using the 3g Sport

Ultras, very durable and comfortable. As for balls, that may depend somewhat at which center you bowl at, I have bowled at all 4 over the past 4 years.

Mark

sdbowler · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:50:20 PM »

I am being asked to bowl Tuesday and Friday night at Eastway as well as Wednesday night at Empire in Sioux Falls. IF I decide to bowl it would be more and likely Friday night. Just don't know yet. With going out and talking to everyone I use to bowl with I am getting the itch to do it. I let myself get talked into bowling April 1 out at Empire. That will determine a lot after that day.

rvmark wrote on 3/26/2012 3:26 PM:Kyle,

Good to hear you are maybe getting back in the flow. What night and what center are you looking at bowling? I would definitely get a decent pair of shoes. I am using the 3g Sport
Ultras, very durable and comfortable. As for balls, that may depend somewhat at which center you bowl at, I have bowled at all 4 over the past 4 years.

Mark

Kyle

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