just close your eyes and pick

After coming back from a four year bowling vacation and recovering from ball whores anonymous I've started researching equipment based on my bowling style.

Since I generally have a high ball speed ranging from 16mph to 19mph depending on conditions, I don't match up with high RG and low DIF equipment very well.  I usually get over under reactions or those balls just never pick up a roll soon enough for me.  There are exceptions though.

I also don't match up with skid flip type of equipment either because of my speed and angle of rotation.  I generally look at rollier, low RG type of equipment and have had success with most choices.

I'd say take a look at what you're using now, try to decide which reaction shape you are looking for and research equipment that offers it.  

It might not make a big difference to you but I don't match up with solid particles but find I prefer pearl particles due to the conditions I bowl on.  You can also research and compare your selections on coverstocks too.

There are a few video sites you can watch ball reactions while they might not be your style and what you'd expect you can get a good idea of what the ball will do.

Just my $.02
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The original Pin Krusher




Edited on 12/28/2008 6:40 PM

Talk to a coach/pro shop operator that knows your game and take suggestions from him.  Lots of info needed for that decision:

Type of player
What do you wan the ball to do
Gaps in your current arsenal

All of those a pro shop operator/coach will be able to help you with.
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Speed Kills
When in doubt, move out