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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: PacersGuy on May 18, 2004, 01:21:51 AM

Title: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: PacersGuy on May 18, 2004, 01:21:51 AM: First post here, so be gentle.

I'm a novice bowler and have joined a league recently and am looking to upgrade my gear from the used ball I purchased to learn this hookin' stuff.

I have my first lesson tomrrow and plan to rely on the input of my instructor, pro shop dude and others that know more about this than I in selecting which ball, drilling, etc. to use.

Is there anything I should be sure to ask, or info to be armed with before spending some of my hard earned money? (I'm not at all up to speed on all the techno-jargon) I want to be sure I make a good decision since the well isn't super-deep when it comes to money to throw into this.

Thanks, and GO PACERS!!
Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on May 18, 2004, 04:24:03 PM: No one on here can help you much since we dont know your style or anything like that. Best bet is to just do as they say, but ask your coach first, because he can watch you bowl, then he can suggest a ball.
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And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!
Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: janderson on May 18, 2004, 04:32:31 PM: Ragnar and BK are right on.

To add to what Ragnar states, there are plenty of entry-level $50-100 balls that outhook many of my $150+ equipment.
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Kill the back row
Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: PacersGuy on May 18, 2004, 04:38:55 PM: so.. what would a more expensive ball offer that a midline ball doesn't?
Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: hotwire13 on May 18, 2004, 04:42:00 PM: quote:
so.. what would a more expensive ball offer that a midline ball doesn't?

a lighter wallet.

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Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: tenpinspro on May 18, 2004, 05:42:18 PM: Hey PacersGuy,

Rags is correct.
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What you need now is a ball that will give you some reaction on the lane, be controllable, and fit.

For your first ball, this is what I recommend to my customers who want to learn to hook. A simple low end resin(Col Scout) is decent to start with. The more expensive ball tends to offer more hook. In baseball we have aluminum bats, in golf we have titanium balls and clubs, we buy distance in these sports to help us. In bowling, we buy hook. Hope this helps, feel free to message me directly if you'd like further assistance.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff
Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on May 18, 2004, 06:16:13 PM: I'd second that scout suggestion, that was my first ball to. Though if you already have a style and release down, I dont think it would hurt to buy a reactive scout for around 80 bucks.
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16 years and still going strong! 16 years old that is! The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior Princess
And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!
Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: BowlingDude300 on May 18, 2004, 06:20:58 PM: I think one of the grooves might be good too...
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Title: Re: Wanting a new ball...
Post by: charlee323 on May 18, 2004, 06:28:47 PM: Since you are currently throwing a flash point, I would be open to a resurface and polish if necessary and possibly a re-drill. That's a pretty new ball and you should be able to work with it a little bit.