Author Topic: In need of suggestions for a "true" dry condition ball (Read 2816 times)

Juggernaut · « **on:** September 07, 2007, 02:58:08 PM »

I bowled this summer and the shot was the same as it had been for the last years winter session, so I had no anticipation of needing a ball for our THS.

Lo and behold, first week session of winter league and the lanes are DRY, moreso than if by accident. I talked to the laneman and he said the owner wanted to shorten up the pattern, but didn't know why. He said it might be to help the rev challenged bowlers get more/some hook out of their equipment.

That being said, I need a ball to play these conditions with. What I would like to get are some suggestions from people who have had good luck with specific balls on drier conditions.

I am already aware of the usual dry lane suspects ( Neptune, Sahara, Green Centaur, etc.... ), but what I am hoping/looking for are actual success stories on drier conditions and what ball it was that helped get you through.

P.S. I was looking at the cherry vibe, but I am starting to think that it might be a bit much. Most people are seeming to like that one on mediums instead of dries.
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Juggernaut · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2007, 11:19:12 AM »

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I would highly suggest this... (14 or 16 lbs)
PowerKoil 14 Bleeder Pearl, Inferno Core
http://www.bowlingball.com/Bowling-Ball-1814/quantum-elite---bowlingball-com-exclusive.html

or this.. (16 lbs) PowerKoil 18 Pearl, High RG core

http://www.bowlingball.com/Bowling-Ball-5040/brunswick-ambitious---overseas-release---bowlingball-com-exclusive.html

If you're looking for 15 pounds, try to track down a smokin inferno and drill it low pin mellow, that should be ok too for geting through the heads, and smoothing out the backend without losing that pop.

I guess the better question here is, what surface are you bowling on? wood? synthetic? brunswick anvilane? amf hpl?

Would have loved to have one of those quantums. PK 18 is a bit strong in my hands, even pearlized.

MM, yes, I am looking at 15lbs and I know the good ones are going to be a bit hard to find, that's why I am taking all suggestions before buying. I want to know what really seems to work well before I plop down $150-$200 for something. I don't want to end up with something like I already have tried.

As far as the surface here, it is full synthetics, although I don't know which ones specifically. The owner had them installed several years back and is pretty tight with a dollar, so they are probably the cheapest he could get for the money. I don't think they are brunswick or a.m.f. for pretty sure.
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willster · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2007, 12:06:18 PM »

I just recently got a Ebonite Bash and it is a dry lane ball. I have a scout and the Bash is getting through the heads easier. The thing I like most about it is the core, very good pin carry. I will have a change to get some more games on it with the second shift Monday.

Spider Ball Bowler · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2007, 12:23:07 PM »

If the lanes are truly dry and not just light, reactive is not the way to go at all. Find something Urethane. Of course you're going to have to be more accurate to score.
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novawagonmaster · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2007, 01:12:42 PM »

I cannot speak for other manufacturers, but the Lane #1 Bullet is one of the most overlooked treasures in the chest. That ball has bailed me out more times than I can recount. I shot my high game to date with that ball on a broken down pair during a tournament. The shot was similar to what you describe...short oil, long buff. Started off playing deeper than I like and it kept moving left every shot. I grabbed the Bullet as a last resort and proceeded to string strikes by going up the ten board. 288. The ball is long, smooth, predictable, and packs plenty of punch at the pin deck. With the Bullet and the XXXL, you will have a good handle on the drier end of the spectrum.
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Saw Mill · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2007, 01:33:21 PM »

J,

Given the probability that your ball speed is not enough for the HRG or Evolution, as they are for me, you would be hard pressed to find a reactive for dry lanes, like the Bullet. The Bullet was way too long for me, but seems like it would fit perfect for you with the right amount of length, hile having recovery on the backend.

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MegaMav · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2007, 02:17:59 PM »

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I bowl on lanes with very bad heads and a low volume of oil and they get down the lane good.

You have the vocabulary of a 5 year old.

Back on topic:

If you have hand and plenty of dry boards to work with then why not shoot for a urethane solid, urethane pearl, or a weak reactive from the mid 1990's?

From the tone of your initial post, this sounds like a league where you want to get the right equipment match up correctly, but may not use that equipment beyond this league.

So I would suggest maybe going toward a single drill older ball on ebay, something from the mid-late 1990's, maybe a Sapphire Zone, something to that effect.

Sign into my chat, we'll discuss some options on ebay, that I dont want to list here, as doing so would probably hike up the price if you're interested.

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tloy · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2007, 02:56:02 PM »

The Roto Grip Neptune, drilled weak is a great dry lanes ball!!!!!!!!
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toomanytenpins · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2007, 03:08:18 PM »

i have used the power groove with a pin up drill and a good polish they are great carriers. I also have a dry heat that is good on drier lanes. Mine is drilled with the pin under bridge and with hand position changes it handles light to dry shots pretty well. No over under and good hold ability when the back ends are toast

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charlee323 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2007, 03:59:25 PM »

I currently use a monster slayr for the same shot you are referring to. I had a brunswick power groove dry/r, which I thought handled the shot a little better, but the span was a little long and my driller retired(tried to many pro shops and spent to much money to start over), so I sold it.
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Mike E · « **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2007, 06:09:26 PM »

I've tried many balls(urethane,plastic,reactive)in a search for a dry lane ball.The one that bailed me out countless times was the Storm Big Hit Pearl.It is by far the mildest reactive I have found that still gave me decent carry.Looking at the core you wouldn't think much of it but believe me mine works.They are getting hard to find but I recently got one from Bowling Ball Mall.
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JohnP · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2007, 09:18:13 PM »

The Slate Blue Gargoyle is still available at allstarbowling.com in 14 - 16 lbs. $105 + shipping. Assuming their website is correct. -- JohnP

baltimora · « **Reply #27 on:** September 08, 2007, 10:00:35 PM »

i love my lane 1 evolution. i had not been a big fan of lane 1 as my low rev lack of much hand style never matched up well. but evolution is a wonderful dry lane ball for me. when i yank it forgives me as well as when i spin it instead of roll. i have learned not to overthrow ball (speed dominant over revs) as that is the one inaccuracy it won't forgive me for. but by far the most forgiving lane 1 ball i have tried. makes me want to get the nebula.
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Author Topic: In need of suggestions for a "true" dry condition ball (Read 2816 times)

Juggernaut

In need of suggestions for a "true" dry condition ball

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willster

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Spider Ball Bowler

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novawagonmaster

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Saw Mill

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MegaMav

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charlee323

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