Artic Sniper? Probably the weakest urethane on the market.

Depends on rev rate. I'm 475, so I use the artic. My Rebel is about 3-4 more boards overall. They both have the same cover, just different cores or rather a lack of one in the Artic.

I second the mix, was just posting it Jeff.

I second the mix, was just posting it Jeff.

 
I third the Mix. 
 
I use it as my spare ball, and it's the closest I've seen in reaction to plastic. The best thing is that the dang thing doesn't crack. I was tired of repairing and/or replacing my plastic balls every year.

I would agree the Mix is a little weaker than the Arctic Sniper.  But you won't see much difference between the two for spare shooting unless you are high rev.  I like the looks of the Arctic Sniper better than the Mixes, but that is me.  Plus I like having one company, but not everyone cares about that.

Downside to the Arctic Sniper is it will be around $25 more than the Mix.  Buddies has the new colors $23 less:

Arctic Sniper - $92.95
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/motiv-arctic-sniper-bowling-ball-4921/

Mix (new colors - green/white) - $69.95
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/storm-storm-mix-bowling-ball-greenwhite/

Mix (old colors - black/white (there are others plus a solid urethane version)) - $67.95
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/storm-mix-bowling-ball-blackwhite-pearl-urethane-5492/

Quote from: Bowlmore on January 15, 2017, 03:12:17 PM

Any suggestions on urethane for spare ball and dry conditions? I throw mostly motiv,but am open to any company.

The question in response is how much hand do you have (rev dominant/balanced/speed dominant) and how versatile does the ball need to be?

If it's truly to do double duty and you don't have a high rev rate, you may want to get one that hooks more (Pitch Black, Pitch Blue, Black Hammer, Rebel Tank).  If your rev rate is higher or you are really only using it for spares with that one or two times a year you're using it cause you've got nothing else, the Arctic Sniper and Mix are better choices.

Good summary.

Well I wouldn't say I have a ton of hand. I'm rev and speed matched and have about a 325 rev rate. I'm probably gonna look at the mix because on spares I roll over my thumb hole.