I mentioned the Alpha Crux because it is such a good ball on todays conditions, both house shots and heavier tournament patterns.  I think instead of looking for something that is just like your Vertigo, no matter how much you like it, you look for a strong cored asymmetrical, probably with a solid or hybrid shell.  I like to start with an aggressive shell, but almost always take it up to 4000, and often polish a bit on top of it to match my game  The fact you like the Vertigo at this age tells me it is the layout, not the shell that matches up well for you.  There is no way the shell is anywhere near box condition no matter how meticulous you have been in maintenance.  Get the strong cored ball with similar specs to the Vertigo, and you can tweak the shell to best match your game

Good point about the Vertigo today.  Like I said, the fact he still likes the Vertigo at this age suggests that it is the core he likes, rather than the shell.  Thus I would suggest an asymmetrical  and tweak the shell to get something similar to his Vertigo reaction. 

As an aging low rev guy I like asymmetrical balls when I get deep.  They seem to give me better continuation off my break point.  I don't go with a strong shell or even an aggressive layout.  Maybe I would get the same thing leveraging a strong symmetrical.

It is true that you can drill a symmetrical ball to behave more like an asymmetric core but there is still a difference between the two cores (most of them anyway).

I am a senior low rev player as well. However, I am in that minority of age 65+ bowlers who throws with quite a bit of velocity. I am clearly "speed dominant".  For me, I have much more success with big differential, asymmetric cores than I do with symmetric balls. They tend to read the lane sooner (and stronger) for me. 
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I would try to find an overseas domination that has a solid cover....


Honestly that's your best bet. Get on Facebook...find Marc Arca...tell him ball reviews sent you..

And try to have him find you a solid domination line ball.

Thats your best bet!!!

Correct me if I am wrong;  but I do believe international releases are not approved for USBC play.

I looked at an international release to be a replacement of the Paradigm Domination and ultimately didn't buy it because I was concerned that I would not be able to use in all the tournaments.  Most leagues and most local tournaments probably wouldn't care, but other tournaments might.

Quote from: SG17 on July 17, 2016, 06:26:48 PM

Quote from: billdozer on July 06, 2016, 02:24:49 PM

I would try to find an overseas domination that has a solid cover....


Honestly that's your best bet. Get on Facebook...find Marc Arca...tell him ball reviews sent you..

And try to have him find you a solid domination line ball.

Thats your best bet!!!

Correct me if I am wrong;  but I do believe international releases are not approved for USBC play.

I looked at an international release to be a replacement of the Paradigm Domination and ultimately didn't buy it because I was concerned that I would not be able to use in all the tournaments.  Most leagues and most local tournaments probably wouldn't care, but other tournaments might.

Most international release are submitted for approval by the USBC. As a result, they have the stamp, "USBC*" on them. If you look, you will see balls made in China, the United States and Mexico with this stamp. As such, they can be used in any tournament sanctioned by the USBC.

really?  that is awesome.  may have to reconsider certain international releases now.