Author Topic: Are Coverstocks Too Strong? (Read 4009 times)

n00dlejester · « **on:** August 13, 2009, 01:19:28 PM »

Alright, I pose this question as a generalization of bowling balls on the market today to the lane conditions 90% of bowlers see (THS and the occasional tighter tournament shot).

Most of the upper echelon of bowling balls are sick nasty strong. Most league bowlers that I hang out with get these, and end up hating them. Before long, most of these same bowlers wind up with a mid to "entry" level resin ball. Hy-Roads, the Mars, Rattlers/Pythons, the Avalanches are all pretty hot bowling balls and work well in most bowlers hands. These weaker balls generally have weaker covers - so thus my question, are coverstocks too strong? I would love to see a stronger core with a weaker cover...in fact, I'd love to see a NIB X-Factor and see how well it does on conditions today.

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gsback · « **Reply #31 on:** August 14, 2009, 01:26:41 PM »

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House shots are the WORST condition to see any differences in bowling balls...they can all look the same.

So true.....but the carry is going to be the difference. And most people aren't going to know what's wrong to correct it anyways.
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leftyinsnellville · « **Reply #32 on:** August 14, 2009, 03:13:10 PM »

A coverstock is only too aggressive if there is no condition it can be used on without burning out.

I personally like having at least one high friction coverstock at PBA Experience leagues and tournaments. Helps me adjust the pattern a bit. Since I'm a lefty I rarely affect anyone else's line, but if I do...I do.

mainzer · « **Reply #33 on:** August 14, 2009, 03:34:33 PM »

I think You can control how strong covers are by using less aggressive/different drill patterns.

That being said I think covers are becoming a little to powerful. but it is happening cause people refuse to buy a ball unless it is the most hooking thing or snapping thing on the market. I don't understand why, you don't need the ball to hook across three lanes to get a strike
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Author Topic: Are Coverstocks Too Strong? (Read 4009 times)

n00dlejester

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