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For me what stuff I throw does matter.  I track probably around 4 inches from the fingers and thumb hole.  Because of this, most balls tend to push down the lane a little bit farther than maybe they should.  Knowing this, I tend to prefer solids and hybrids that will roll a little  bit sooner than pearls.  They may not roll as soon for me as they do for others, but solids and hybrids tend to make the difference for me.  Since I started using them I don't leave but 2 or 3 ten pins a night, unlike the mass quantities of them I used to leave when I used mostly pearl stuff.  I still keep a couple of pearls around for when the lanes start sparking, but I prefer stuff that starts a little sooner.
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University at Albany 2007
    -Let's Go Danes-

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Harry E. Inglis 3/31/1915 - 2/3/2009

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I understand what you're saying.  I've noticed my style leans heavily towards pearl and hybrids as well.  I own very few solids.  Balls with cores closer to surface provide a different look.  Not saying I can't throw them, as all I do is make the necessary adjustments, but anything and everything polished works for me (must be an East Coast thing as here in NYC there appears to be an oil crisis!!!).  I can throw just about anything.  It may not match the condition and my comfort zone, but nonetheless, I can find a way to make it work.  Heck, I even throw plastic while everyone else throwing hook monsters!  Therefore, everthing 'can' work, but we tend to lean heavily on our strengths rather than deal with our weakness.

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