I''m currently looking at all of these balls... curious what everyone''s experience is with them. I picked up a 2nd dimension and not sure which other ball would compliment it within my arsenal. I don''t know much about the difference in the VE and VG. Which ball would you choose to go along with the 2nd Dimension, and why?

Thanks.

Edited on 10/4/2009 10:44 PM

haha. not helping!

I'd love to get them all, but I'm working with limited funding.

Okay... perhaps I should be more specific.

I have a 2nd Dimension on the way, and I'm considering a VG or VE. Which of the two balls would best compliment the 2nd dimension, and why? I'm not looking for a vote, but an honest opinion on why one ball is better than the other in your personal experience.

No ball is better or worse - they just meet a specific need.

Assuming your question is based on leaving the ball at box finish the Virtual Gravity will start rolling earlier than a Virtual Energy, while the VE will give you more length and more angle in the backend than a VG.  When you compare the two to a Second Dimension the 2nd will have more length than both with a similar angle to the pocket as the VE (not exact, similar).

If you already have a 2nd I would recommend the VG for a completely different look.  A VE will be a bit stronger than the 2nd but probably too close in a 2 ball arsenal.

for me the vg & ve are my 1-2 punch even for league (the house is quite generouse with oil).

I did end up picking up a VG to go along with the 2nd Dimension.

I haven't yet had a chance to punch the VG, but I now have 4 games on the 2nd Dimension. I must say, the 2nd Dimension doesn't have quite the hook that I expected. It actually ended up hooking less than my 8-yr old Storm Power Bolt, which is okay because that made it fill a gap in my arsenal for drier conditions. Now I haven't had a chance to throw it on dry, so I don't fully know what to expect as of yet.

I've been a BIG fan of my Power Bolt for some time, so I don't want to ditch it, but it was tough to determine where it would lie within the new Storm lineup. I feel like I finally have it placed, but I'm a bit surprised where it ended up.

I am currently only bowling league, but I'm trying to get myself ready for tournaments later this season. I'm sure it will be rough to start with, as I haven't bowled tournaments for some time, however, I'm excited for the challenge. I'll keep reading posts around here to give me a bit of knowledge before just jumping in head first.

Thanks for all the help!

You know, my impression of the 2nd Dimension is that the reaction is a little better if you put some surface on the ball.  I didn't like the one I had when it was shiny.   Don't be afraid to put a little surface on this one.

My 2D hooks a ton. It gets down the lane really clean and then it's a quick, sharp move left followed by continuation right through the head pin. I'm really impressed by the reaction of the 2D. It rev's with ease. I have it OOB and I usually don't use it until the last game of the set.

eltaco. How is your's laid out? Are you using it on a fresh shot?
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