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ecajberry

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What ball for High speed and normal revs?
« on: August 04, 2003, 07:33:54 PM »
I have kept to Columbia, but have to wonder if another ball maker would better fit the above type game? While I am trying to slow down and relax the arm swing, when things arent working well I know I start to muscle the ball and that makes matters worse.
Any help or suggestions?
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Lefty210

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Re: What ball for High speed and normal revs?
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2003, 10:49:10 AM »
To gain the area that you are trying to achieve with your style I would venture into a company whose balls have a tendency to roll early. I would try Ebonite, Hammer, or Brunswick.

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Re: What ball for High speed and normal revs?
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2003, 11:54:35 AM »
Columbia has quite a few ball that roll early and will work with your high ball speed.

Hyde - Which I see you already have.
ICON 300 - You also have.
WOW
Throttle
Wicked B/R/T

My Hyde is drilled 4 x 4 and is very sensitive to dry so I tend to get over-under. But I have been able to average over 200 with it on a sport condition.  You may have to make surface changes to get it to work on your conditions. Yet, I think it will be a sleeper that people over look.
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Re: What ball for High speed and normal revs?
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2003, 12:04:01 PM »
Ed,

I would suggest studying drill patterns and bowling angles that better compliment the game you are most comfortable with first.  In other words try getting the most out of what you already have.  However learning to adjust ball speed can be a valuable asset, but it takes time to get relaxed at it.  Bottom line is lane condition, style of play, ball type (plastic,resin,particle), ball surface (dull,polished,sanded), and ball drill pattern all come before who manufactures the ball.  Don't get me wrong some people have brands they find most favor in (myself included) I am just pointing out the more important factors.  I personally try to find balls that fit more of a variety of styles.  One's that aren't too condition specific or have over-under tendencies.  For me that means more of a arcing reaction over skid snap (thus my screen name).  The best way to do that is study the reviews both here and and in magazines.  It's helped me tremendously.  I am starting to get the most out of the equipment I purchase now because of it.  Best wishes..high scores.

TWOHAND834

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Re: What ball for High speed and normal revs?
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2003, 01:21:38 PM »
Ecaj,

Columbia, in my opinion, is an excellent choice.  They offer wide range of ball reactions from hook in your backswing to length and snap.  For oil, balls like the Arc, Icon300, or new Throttle would work really well for you.  But, when they get drier, balls such as the Wild or Scout would fit.  Balls you could use to open up the lane, are Jekyll, Hyde, Wicked, Throttle/R.  If you are comfortable with Columbia, I would stay with them until you are just not getting what it si you are looking for.  Outside of Columbia, I would probably go with Storm.
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matt smith

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Re: What ball for High speed and normal revs?
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2003, 10:53:48 PM »
track has been releasing a few early rolling balls latly. Look at something like a phenom or a superfreak, im pretty sure their both early rolling. both turn the corner hard aswell.

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