I carry 3 now. No more and no less for any other kind of event I'm bowling in. I do not have a solid in my current ball lineup only because I never seem to have a use for it. I do own a couple solids but rarely use them. I haven't bought a new ball in several years now. My last 2 newest to me balls were a Gravity Shift and Natural and both were bought or traded on this forum. Paid $115 after all was done for 2 used balls after plug and redrilling.

If you think people buy a new ball every week you're truely mistaken! I don't know 1 person who buys a new ball every week, maybe a new ball once a month at most. I used to be a new ball every 3-5 weeks kind of guy but I was young and still learning a lot about my style. Now it's maybe a used ball once every 3-4 years.
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Mike Zadler
"When in doubt, Pull out" - Rob Stone
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/SearchUSBC/ViewMember.aspx?prefix=552&suffix=12886

I agree with LABRat with his comments.
I personally bring 4.  As mentioned in LABRat's post, many guys can average 200 with one ball.  However, to regularly score more than 220, it will take carry, not just getting to the pocket.  This is the reason to have options.  Sometimes you want to change the entry angle to carry better or play a line that you're more comfortable with, etc.

I recently wrote this article on my site:
http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/what-does-your-ths-arsenal-look-like/

Remember, having more options is not the key, it's knowing how and when to use those options.  The article really focuses on making sure you understand your arsenal.
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