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xrayjay

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second shift ball for a stroker
« on: April 21, 2015, 11:44:21 AM »
I've been out of touch with NIB's in the last few years, and I'm in the market for a ball that I can use for second shift that starts after a league with 5 per team. The THS pattern is medium length and low in volume.

My specs:
16.5 mph down lane
<300 rpms
<10* tilt
65*-75* rotation

I was wondering if the Tag would be a good option....or the breeze......
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2015, 02:04:39 PM »
I think the super natural ( or other urethane ) can be a good option if it lets you stay outside of 10 board.  However that is a big if.  The worst situation for me with urethane is when I have to go away from the pocket.  Thus my caveat in the earlier post.  More typically I have to get deep on a second shift condition, and need a pearl resin that will make a strong late change of direction from deeper inside. 
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #17 on: April 23, 2015, 02:24:19 PM »
The Supernatural, for me, lets me stay on the right side, when other balls make me move way left.  I like this ball because it goes longer than my Grenade, with a slightly stronger backend. 
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2015, 03:20:21 PM »
Hello XrayJay:

Your specs are similar to mine. On our second shift THS, I have had a whole lot of
success with the Columbia Eruption Pro Hybrid. It allows me to stay on top of the
shot most nights, without the need to move much left (I'm Rt- handed). We bowl
on HPL 9000. The THS is 41 ft, 10:1 ratio, 25ml volume (Kegel Ice oil). The league
that bowls the first shift is a 5 man league. It is comprised of higher average bowlers of all styles and age range. These fellows beat up the pattern quite a bit by the time we arrive.

The Eruption Pro Hybrid allows me to keep my angles straight even on the "burn", with good carry to boot.  Of course there are those nights when this is not the ideal option, but this is relatively rare. In addition, please keep in mind that my environment may not replicate your second shift conditions where you bowl.

Best of luck to you!
 
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LookingForALeftyWall

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2015, 02:44:43 PM »
For lighter volumes I like to have 2 options:

A pin up polished high diff ball to go long and peel off the spot (quintessential skid-flip)
A pin down polished low diff ball to control the back end (control ball)

Right now a pin up 400A and a pin down UpRoar are filling the bag for me quite nicely.
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xrayjay

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2015, 05:50:58 PM »
Great suggestions all around folks.
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #21 on: April 25, 2015, 08:57:13 AM »
I picked up a Jet Pilot.  It's a very good ball when friction is present.  Really seems to get nice length, and a milder backend (that's just right when the backends are flying).  If there is carry down, this ball will give you fits...but otherwise great for drier conditions....   plus it looks cool!

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