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ImaRedbird

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A GOOD Startover ball
« on: October 09, 2006, 05:40:59 PM »
I wanna start over my arsenal COMPLETELY WITH ROTO, what would be a good ball to throw? I won one of the raffles so i gotta pick something, any help?
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ImaRedbird

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2006, 03:07:36 AM »
anyone?
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ImaRedbird

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2006, 08:30:16 AM »
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StrikeMonster

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2006, 08:39:34 AM »
My RS-X has been a very versatile ball and would be a good starting point.  It handles just about anything in leagues that I've come up against.
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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2006, 09:17:40 AM »
The RS-X and the Saturn are the two closest to being benchmark type balls. Horizon pearl isn't far behind.
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Danes07

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2006, 09:18:40 AM »
While they are still around, get the Silver Streak Special Edition...most versatile ball I have, and it hits like a nuclear bomb.

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2006, 09:50:48 AM »
RSX or Horizon.  Both great balls, versatile covers and can cover a wide range of conditions with surface adjustments.

ImaRedbird

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2006, 10:47:06 AM »
i was thinking about getting a saga, battle, venus and spare tire and maybe a horizon solid. That should cover all the basis shouldn't it?
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charlest

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2006, 11:15:00 AM »
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i was thinking about getting a saga, battle, venus and spare tire and maybe a horizon solid. That should cover all the basis shouldn't it?
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Depends on what you see and how you throw the ball. Saga and Battle are mass bias balls; be careful how you drill them.

There's a large potential gap between the Saga and the Venus. Horizon solid (an unknown entity at this point in time) has replaced the RS-X in the current RG line-up and the Horizon has replaced the RS-1.
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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2006, 11:55:30 AM »
I don't think there's a huge gap between the Saga and the Venus, I own both of them and they play off of each other pretty well.  The Venus is the main ball I've been using on leagues with a THS this season because of it's versatility and how it smooths out the wet/dry reaction which I see alot.  If there's a little too much oil for the Venus, the Saga works for me because of the lower RG core.  If the lanes are soaked, I go to the Battle.   I think the Saga, Venus, Battle and a Spare Tire are a good 4 ball arsenal.  Just be sure to know what you're going to use each ball for when you go to get them drilled.

ImaRedbird

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2006, 03:57:30 PM »
So. Would having a horizon solid be a waste of money or does it fit with the battle saga spare tire and venus?I'm attempting to keep equipment down to a minimum
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CHawk15

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2006, 10:26:22 AM »
I haven't thrown a Horizon Solid (yet) but it'll probably fit between the Saga and the Battle in terms of reaction.  I don't really think you're going to have overlap between the HS and the Battle because the Battle is more for flooded conditions and the HS is probably more of a med-heavy piece.  I think the biggest thing in developing an arsenal is to have a plan for each ball in terms of what conditions you intend to use it on and have it drilled accordingly.  What you don't want to do is drill all 4 balls the same way because the difference won't be as much as you probably like.

For example, I'd setup the Venus for lighter oil patterns (weaker drill) drill the Saga for Medium, the HS for Medium Heavy and the Battle for flooded.  Just tell the pro shop operator what conditions you intend to use the ball on and he/she should be able to set you up accordingly.

ImaRedbird

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2006, 11:34:44 AM »
CHawk that's what i did, and the person who drilled all my stuff and pretty much put the same drilling on everything, which is why im starting over and im going home to let my driller at home take care of everything.
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Rileybowler

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Re: A GOOD Startover ball
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2006, 04:50:23 PM »
For medium conditions I don't think you'll find a better ball than the Saturn, you can find a whole lot that cost more but this ball is awesome if you get one leave it in oob if you can its great and a super price as well
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