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buildinazuk

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what a good learners ball?
« on: January 07, 2010, 05:30:40 AM »
Gonna teach my dad how to throw a proper ball.  Right now he has a 20 year old crap plastic ball.  He has never thrown a hook before.  What is something that is a good ball to learn with but also something he wont have to replace when he is better.  This will probably be his only ball he gets so it has to last for a long time.
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 01:43:05 PM »
Something pearl and mid-price in whatever brand he prefers.
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 01:56:32 PM »
The Nomad Pearl would be a good ball. Good controllable motion and gets some good pop at a good price.
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 02:02:45 PM »
I''d go for one of the mid-priced balls from just about any company.

The Avalanches come to mind with their proven cover and simple cores. He''ll still be able to use these no matter how good he gets..


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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 02:03:14 PM »
The Columbia 300 Freeze is a good ball at a great price.
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 02:32:40 PM »
For the price, I'd agree with a Freeze. A Tropical Storm or a Clash would also be something to look at but price wise, Freeze hands down.

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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2010, 06:36:56 PM »
good option would be freeze , loud noize or cool noize . Nice mid price balls. Noize series has ti-boss core with newer cover . freeze has messenger core with momentum cover . Like others have said any mid-price will do him well .
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2010, 11:33:16 PM »
The Storm Furious is a great ball to learn with. Very stable and rolly so you can better see what the pattern is doing.

Also will blend out wet/dry patterns better than the aforementioned pearls.
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2010, 12:02:14 AM »
I''ll also throw in Brunswick''s Power Grooves - strong balls for entry level pieces. Avalanches are also O.K., but they have a low differential, not sure if that''s actually a good choice for a beginner.

Tropical Storms a similar, and many lower end pieces like the Freeze, Nomad, Link, Ogre Pearl or the Clash are also good choices. If you still can find one, Brunswick''s Swarm is also a good start. I''d just not spend too much money on the first reactive - the next ball with a more sophisticated setup and maybe more weight will come. I''even consider a used ball from above''s range sometimes you are lucky and get a plugged one dirty cheap, and as a beginner ball, it is even more cost-efficient.
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buildinazuk

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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2010, 09:50:21 AM »
Thanks for all the help.  I thin I am going to look for a freeze for him.  Or maybe a vibe or tropical storm.  Depends on what the pro shop has.  You guys think its ok for him to start off with a lighter ball.  He is 65 and not as strong as he used to be so he wants to get a 13lb ball.  I am telling him he will build strength and 14 is probably good.  He is in pretty good shape for an old man.  You guys think 13 is to light a ball?
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2010, 09:59:00 AM »
I would lean toward the 14. My Dad is in his early 70's and throws 15 still. But everyone is different... Some on another post suggested placing the ball in a sling and having him swing that, to "try" each weight.


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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2010, 10:11:36 AM »
tornado, rayzr, groove, trapical all starter balls that can produce a small hool and easier to control and predict dont think id go farther then a vibe or in that line
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2010, 10:34:00 AM »
Freeze will be a good choice, especially for the price.  I would suggest 14 lb, my father in law is 86 and still uses 14 and 15 lb equipment.  As long as his timing and swing are good he should be able to handle it.  --  JohnP
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buildinazuk

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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2010, 12:36:45 PM »
He ended up going with a 14 lb freeze.  Thanks for all of your guys help!
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Re: what a good learners ball?
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2010, 09:19:47 PM »
definitely Columbia FREEZE!!! that ball is the best price for performance ball out there, its a cheap ball that wont empty the wallet and he will keep throwing when he gets better because it is a good ball, plus it comes in a variety or colors  : )
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