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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Da_Lefty on August 21, 2003, 09:08:04 AM

Title: Throwing A New Ball?
Post by: Da_Lefty on August 21, 2003, 09:08:04 AM

Hi:

I know how eager everybody is when they get a new ball to throw it all the time. But say you had a big tourney coming up the next few days would any of you guys throw that ball in the tourney? Also would you feel comfertable to throw it? And how confident would you be with it since you just got it a few days ago?

Craig
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1)Become the best!!! 2)Beat the best!!!
3)Dominate the Pba!!!

Title: Re: Throwing A New Ball?
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on August 22, 2003, 12:16:53 AM

That would all depend on the lane condition at the tournament and if that ball would fit that condition.

Title: Re: Throwing A New Ball?
Post by: guzmand19 on August 22, 2003, 01:50:49 PM

Hey man, Id bowl at least 3-6 games on the ball before using it in a tourney.  For me personally, it seems like every ball releases just a touch different, even though everything is pretty standard.  You dont want to lose 3 frames to a competitor with the ball either sticking or falling off or just not releasing properly.  
Unless of course, you know you can whip the guy no matter what
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"Here we go folks, he is working off the first 8, and looking good.  Looks good on the approach.... OH NO, its off his ankle and down the gutter!!  OHH THE HUMANITY!"

-Name is Darrell, from Novi MI

Title: Re: Throwing A New Ball?
Post by: Rick Wunder on August 22, 2003, 02:32:11 PM

I have no qualms about throwing a ball in competition that I have just drilled.  If I have just drilled up a new ball but have not had a chance to throw it in practice, I'll still bring it out at a tournament and see what it does during my practice shots for the tournament.  If I like what I see, I'll use it.  Otherwise, it goes in the bag.

Whether I drill it myself or not, I work out all my own equipment, so the feel will be the same as all my other stuff.  I still feel that nothing hits like a brand new ball, so why waste all that hitting on practice shots?  
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Title: Re: Throwing A New Ball?
Post by: Da_Lefty on August 22, 2003, 08:53:03 PM

Hi:

Guys thank you for all your replies. But to me why buy a ball and put it up for sale so soon. If you know the ball wasn't going to fit your game why buy it?  

Craig
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1)Become the best!!! 2)Beat the best!!!
3)Dominate the Pba!!!