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Title: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: coaks on August 30, 2004, 07:29:58 PM

I average 220 with urethane equipment and I'm looking for the best new urethane bowling balls on the market today. I throw a blue hammer currently.
Price is not a factor. I'm looking for information as far as which balls hook the most, which is best for dry lanes, oily lanes etc...   thanks

Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: shotmaker on August 31, 2004, 10:11:25 AM

By Far and Away:

Visionary Slate Blue Gargoyle and the Storm Thunder Flash Pro.


If you're interested in buying either slightly used, PM me. I have the Thunder Flash in 16 lbs. and the Gargoyle in 15lbs. Both are in great condition. I don't need Urethane anymore, I've developed some new releases over the summer that eliminate my need for em'.

Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: jimensminger on August 31, 2004, 03:54:39 PM

you're throwing the best ever made,..
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Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: JohnP on August 31, 2004, 05:01:57 PM

coaks -- I can't believe the Buzzheads haven't mentioned the Lane 1 XXL, the other urethane ball with a dynamic core (besides the Slate Blue).  If you are interested in the old Faball Hammers, the following site has some available nib for $49.95.  I've recommended this site so often folks probably think I'm connected with it, but not so.  As a matter of fact, I've never bought anything from them, so can't evaluate their performance as a supplier.  --  JohnP

http://www.bowlingball.com/cgi-bin/store/store.pl?Function=Search&keywords=faball%20hammer

Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on August 31, 2004, 05:07:42 PM

Go with a slate blue gargoyle or if you can a discontinued lane #1 XXL .These are the best urethane balls on the market period!

Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: JohnP on August 31, 2004, 05:11:00 PM

Sorry, I didn't know the XXL was discontinued.  --  JohnP

Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on August 31, 2004, 05:19:04 PM

It was discontinued about 1 month ago with the cranberry saw.

Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: MI 2 AZ on August 31, 2004, 08:05:42 PM

I didnt think that the Silver Diamond was urethane?  It was a good ball.
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Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: Doug Sterner on August 31, 2004, 09:33:38 PM

I always loved the Phantoms. In fact I have a few in the shop still. A NIB BlackPhantom as well as used Black and Crimson.

I do have a NIB Black Hammer, Blue PEarl and a Nail as well but I don't know if I am really interested in selling them unless the price is right.

The XXL from Lane 1 is a great ball that hooks more than you'd think but has the patented smooth backend.
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Title: Re: what is the best urethane ball?
Post by: Ol Stranker on August 31, 2004, 11:33:19 PM

I've used most available urethane balls and the best in my opinion is the
Lane 1 XXL. I had heard that the Storm Thunder Flash had a bit of
"reactive" additive in it. The Slate Blue Gargoyle is a fine ball and the Pure
Hammer looks to be among the best also.