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Title: Looking for Ball
Post by: spankdaddy300 on March 12, 2009, 02:46:58 PM: Hi guys,

I'm looking at purchasing a new Roto ball, and I need some advise. I'm looking for something that I can punch up that's going to be a good benchmark ball that fits under a Cell and Cell Pearl. I've also been flirting with the idea of drilling it Rico, since I usually have more success with balls that are more even arcing and rolly than skid flip.

My question is what ball do you guys recommend? I feel like I have the heavy oil and light oil (really the only conditions I bowl on, I throw old Rhino Pros on light oil), but I'm missing something good in between.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: Jay on March 13, 2009, 01:30:01 AM: I would say Grand Illusion, but if you see the lighter side of things maybe a Pluto is the ideal benchmark.
Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: twister on March 13, 2009, 01:36:14 AM: You might even consider the new Mars that's coming out.
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Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: tloy on March 13, 2009, 07:32:22 AM: I agree with Strike Domination. The Grand Illusion is a Great Benchmark ball..
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Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: BackToBasics on March 13, 2009, 07:56:38 AM: Easy choice...Grand Illusion and if you want even arcing, go below the fingers.
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Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: spankdaddy300 on March 13, 2009, 12:50:20 PM: Thanks for the advice. I'm not looking for anything for really lighter conditions (I have a slew of mid 90's balls that have me covered there), just something that is under my Cell. Sounds like I'll have to pick up a Grand Illusion!
Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: SVstar34 on March 13, 2009, 01:43:06 PM: Grand Illusion or Mars... I was hoping to see Britton do a comparison of those two, but he did it with a Pluto instead
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Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: Locke on March 13, 2009, 02:52:08 PM: Pluto. Even rolling while keeping its strong move. Very good carry, and very good predictable. Also very cheap :-)
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Title: Re: Looking for Ball
Post by: VideoBallReviews on March 13, 2009, 03:31:42 PM: quote:
Grand Illusion or Mars... I was hoping to see Britton do a comparison of those two, but he did it with a Pluto instead

Sorry SV...I can tell you what i see the difference being tho...

The GI can handle more oil and is very smooth and even off the dry...this ball is GREAT when you want control...The mars does make a more assertive move off the dry boards, but it needs more friction to get it kick started...they compliment each other nicely

ON EDIT: TO the original poster...the Grand Illusion is definetly the piece you are looking for!

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Edited on 3/13/2009 3:33 PM