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thewhiz

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Arsenal help for girlfriend
« on: October 15, 2016, 09:03:14 PM »
She needs a couple balls to fill some gaps.  She has.  Looking for storm or roto grip.

Eternal Cell
Wrecker
Hyroad

 

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2016, 05:09:44 PM »
The first question I have is can you post some information about her game (speed, rev rate, patterns she bowls on, etc)?  That can be helpful with providing some more specific recommendations. 
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thewhiz

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2016, 07:47:16 PM »
typical house shot.  up the boards player.  turns the ball some not a ton.  up the back of the ball mostly.  speed around 13-14 mph.

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2016, 09:33:44 PM »
2 of my daughters love their Hy-Wires
smooth arc with very little over/under issues
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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2016, 07:59:01 AM »
The first question any Pro Shop should ask is what are you trying to get from the ball?  You say fill in some gaps, but that could mean anything.

What does she want to see?  Is the HyRoad/Wrecker too strong and does she need something weaker?  I have always thought those two were very close in performance.

Does she want something between the Eternal Cell and everything else?  Does she even use the Eternal Cell?

Once you know what a bowler wants/needs in their arsenal, the easier it is to select the right ball.  Too many bowlers just want something new.  And on the internet, we don't know anything about the conditions or your girlfriend.  Not trying to be difficult, but there are a lot of unknowns.

thewhiz

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2016, 09:14:49 AM »
Lyalc52 thanks for your input.  The other answer way too technical.  Fyi the wrecker and hy road ain't even close. 

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2016, 09:20:54 AM »
I would look at Storms new Matches -- solid and pearl --- Roto Grips new Wreck-it (hybrid) is also a smoother ball than the Wrecker, in other words it will not over react at the pin deck, it will pick up sooner and have more arch rather than a later reaction. Just depends what she wants.
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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2016, 09:34:07 AM »
Here's a fullproof way to build an arsenal with no holes.  Ready?

Buy one of everything.  Don't drill anything.  Ta-da!   ;D

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2016, 10:13:34 AM »
You know I look at this site of a way of learning and getting some good advice but there always gotta be one or two people who gotta give a smart answer.  Those people make my day.  I needed a good laugh today.

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2016, 11:11:36 AM »
She needs a couple balls to fill some gaps.  She has.  Looking for storm or roto grip.

Eternal Cell
Wrecker
Hyroad

Are you looking to replace anything?  Here is what I would recommend based on what you say.

Oil ball:  Eternal Cell
Benchmark:  HyRoad
Flip ball:  Wrecker
Light oil ball:  Drill a Joyride

The Joyride is a ball that will get down the lane but offer a little more control when the Wrecker is uncontrollable without going all the way down to urethane like a Pitch Blue. 
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thewhiz

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2016, 11:34:13 AM »
Not looking to replace anything.  Right now her by road is her weakest ball.  Sometimes the wrecker and cell are too much and the hy road isnt enough.

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Re: Arsenal help for girlfriend
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2016, 08:00:30 AM »
You can also experiment with cover adjustments on a few of her current balls to see what reaction she gets.
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