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pocket shot08

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ball choice
« on: September 23, 2008, 04:31:23 AM »
Is there one bowling company that is better then the other or is it like the old saying you get what you pay for?
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2008, 12:34:27 PM »
Each company has its positives. But I would not say that the more you pay the better the ball.
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Dan Belcher

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Re: ball choice
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2008, 12:34:58 PM »
1) They all make good balls.  Some people's style and the conditions they bowl on match up better with some balls companies than others.  No way to find out except trial and error really.
2) You do NOT get what you pay for as far as scores go.  Cheaper balls can still be great.  Price is usually based on how much oil the ball is meant to handle, but that's not always true either!
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Phoneman

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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2008, 12:36:45 PM »
Well said.  All ball comapanies don't match well with all bowlers.  Every ball company has diffrent charateristics.  Some roll early some roll late some are better reaction off the dry.  I say try diffrent ball companies till you find one that fits your game the best.
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dizzyfugu

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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2008, 12:52:26 PM »
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Each company has its positives. But I would not say that the more you pay the better the ball.


That's something I subscribe to, whole-heartedly. High price does not mean high scores. That money is better invested in a coaching session

Besides, it is IMHO hard to find a truly "bad" ball that does not work for anyone. Main issues are durability and ball integrity with ever more porous coverstocks, esp. on high end pieces. In some cases, some ball designs simply do not match up well with certain bowling styles, but that's a more basic thing and nothing to be blamed on a manufacturer. Rather a bad counseling job of the pro shop, or the buyer's stubbornness to insist on THIS ball, because it is so cool/hooksalot/new/sexy/whatever.

IMHO, mid-price balls offer anything you might ask for, or older equipment which you can find for small money in dark pro shop corners.
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