Author Topic: Heavy Oil Ball (Read 3221 times)

chawk17 · « **on:** February 18, 2009, 09:29:29 AM »

I am in the market for a heavy oil ball (maybe 2) as my tournament season begins. I am heading to Nationals in March, and I will be bowling the BTM and likely the Bowlers Journal as well.

I am typically a fan of storm equipment, but I don't limit myself to just them.

I throw the ball about 18.5 - 19 mph off the hand; with about 350 rpms.

My most aggressive ball is a special agent, at 2000 abralon and a dull finish.

I am looking at the Virtual Gravity, Dimension, Ntense LevRG, NVD and Mega Friction. and perhaps the resurgance.

My pro-shop guy has had bad year or so, and hasn't sold many balls, especially high end oil balls. So of the balls above, only he has only drilled the VG and resurgance. that is only 1 apiece.

So I turn to my fellow bowling ball whores; can some of you guys tell me the differences that you have experienced in amount of oil these balls can handle, reaction shape, longevity, tunability of the cover, ect?

I am leaning towards the Ntense LevRG because I have never bought a Morich. but because of that I am also thinking of buying one of the storm balls to compliment.

any help is much appreciated.

Thanks.
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richl · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:26:00 PM »

How about the brunswick maxxx zone?

I just got one and the lanes are heavily oiled and I only throw maybe 175 for revs and 18-20mph and this ball really hooks for me!

I could just imagine what it would do if i could get the revs higher!

rich

strikeking · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2009, 08:09:39 PM »

It has been my expierience that "heavy oil" balls do not work well at the Nationals. If you are a high rev/high speed bowler you may do OK, but for the average cranker/stroker you are better off with a less aggressive ball and play straighter.
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lenstanles703 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2009, 08:18:50 AM »

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jls · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2009, 09:05:15 AM »

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take a hard look at the new dynamo too from Lane 1.

Beware, if your house has yet to widen the lanes by 5 boards, you probably won't be able to use these ball.

According to Lane #1

just so you know
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fluff33 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2009, 10:09:30 AM »

From what I have seen, the AMF Mega Friction can handle more oil than any other current ball.

chitown · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2009, 09:12:44 PM »

I have two recommendation.

Go with the VG or Ntense LevRg.

I bowl on heavy, long patterns at league. No walled up house patterns. I currently own 2 Ntense LevRg's. The Ntense is a great heavy oil ball. It has plenty of hook for heavy oil but more importantly is it's hit and carry. This ball hit's and carry's great on heavy oil.

I've seen several VG's being rolled. The VG is a very strong bowling ball and loves heavy oil. I may buy one of these myself. The ball looks impressive.

Edited on 2/21/2009 10:14 PM

chawk17 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:03:34 PM »

I apperiate all the advise guys. I have spent the last 2 seasons re-tooling my arsenal. and I feel the only gap is Heavy oil ball. Nationals and the companion tourneys will really be the first time that I have bowled where one could be needed.

I have to say that I am really starting to zero in on the VG, Ntense and Mega friction. However I am starting to think that the mega will be too much ball.

My biggest concern with the Ntense is that it has a pearl coverstock. Maybe it is a non issue, but could it skid too far before it turns the corner on longer patterns?

The only recent MoRich I have seen thrown is the LevRg, and it looks terrible as the bowler using it, should not be as there is not nearly enough oil for it. Kinda hard to get a reasonble judgement on expected performance!

I need to make my decision soon, I leave in a few weeks!
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dursty · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2009, 05:36:49 AM »

Ball selection also depends on how consistent you release the ball as well. If your release isn't very consistent, you may want to stay away from the asymmetrical cores like the core in the VG when bowling on flatter patterns like at the nationals. If you just grab the ball at all at release might go more over under than you would like. The Dimension, although not quite as strong will be a little a smoother off the end of the pattern than VG with the same layout. Probably why balls like the Gamebreaker, Pinslasher, Storm T-road series have been popular tournament balls as they are more predictable on the tougher patterns. The RS2 covers on the Dimension are oil soakers along with the ebonite covers on the GB and Pinslasher so I would keep the game count down on those before using them on the nationals pattern. The VG is definately more angular off the spot than any of the balls that you listed, but again I'm not sure that's going to be a benefit on the nationals pattern.

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2009, 05:56:51 AM »

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Ball selection also depends on how consistent you release the ball as well. If your release isn't very consistent, you may want to stay away from the asymmetrical cores like the core in the VG when bowling on flatter patterns like at the nationals.

Second that. Not that Morich balls (or other high MB core balls) are bad, but IMHO Mthey tend to be pretty special once punched up, and more condition specific that simpler pieces. Also, your ball driller should know WELL how to set up such a ball for you, and therefore also should know your game and needs well.

Just a guess, but a "simple" Dimension or Maxxx Zone with a rolly setup or a strong label drill for easy mid lane recovery could also be an effective choice for your needs?
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