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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: snappyarcher on December 11, 2013, 08:00:19 PM
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Hi guys! I just wanted your suggestions on how i can improve or upgrade my current ball arsenal. Let me know what you think i am missing or have too much of. I play on weekly team leagues and i'm thinking of joining some open singles tournaments next year.
here's my lineup:
Vivid
Domination Nano Solid
IQ Tour Pearl
Crossroad
Rotogrip Scream
Thanks guys in advance!
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doesnt look like you're missing much. How do you feel about everything?
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Honestly, you have a well-rounded arsenal. If anything, you could add something like the Wrecker between the Crossroad and the Scream. Other than that, I'd keep what you have as it will cover practically anything you'd face.
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He needs if anything, a pearl without polish type reaction.
Lucid, critical theory, defiant soul (hybrid), asylum.
A byte wouldnt be bad either, the reaction is pretty neat for a high end ball.
A "partical pearl" would be cool as well. The defiant edge id one and theyre on clearance everywhere for 90 bucks
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hi guys! happy new year! i recently went to the proshop near our place to have my new spare ball (black belmo) drilled. i was talking to my ball driller. i told him i'm thinking of giving up my Vivid because i feel that its a bit too rolly or goes into a roll too much for me. he told me i didn't have enough speed and hand for the ball to make it hold through the heads and come in with a snap.
he said i should look into polished balls. what should i get to replace the vivid? is his assessment correct?
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Not sure id agree. If you don't have hand a polished high end will slide in heavier oil. I'd look for a ball with less "rolly" characteristics and something a bit cleaner with your slow speed but that can still handle oil. Too me that says Defiant Soul!
Of course knowing your specs, tilt,speed,revs and axis rotation we can give you a much better and exact idea
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i would love to give you the specs but i don't know how to get them. i can only see the speed in some of the bowling centers that i play at. my ball speed ranges from 17-19.
isn't the defiant soul a sanded ball? he was recommending the Byte or a Marvel Pearl.
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If you are getting that on the monitor you are not slow by any means. Your pro shop should be able to get your specs.
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i hope our proshops here can do that. so you will stick with your recommendation of the defiant soul?
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What is it you want the ball to do? If you are that fast and no revs then I would think the vivid would be good unless you aren't seeing any oil. Is the ball just rolling out? If that's the case that's why he says pearl. It must be dry. Maybe you need something weaker.
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How does the IQTP roll for you?
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i can use it straight up the 2nd arrow and have a strong snap.
btw, i had it drilled pin up my ring finger and the CG kicked out.
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So my confusion is what are you expecting from vivid? It's not going to be a snappy ball?
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my vivid isn't snappy. its movement is like an arc but its on a roll to the entry point. the weight shifts early by the time it aligns to the pins it loses energy already.
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The vivid is an arc shape but sounds like it's burning up. Then a Soul which will have a bit more backend would be a good choice in that spot. Weaker than vivid but stronger than IQTP. Still won't be snappy.
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Hi guys! Its me again. Its been more than 2 years since i first asked for suggestions on my arsenal. I'm thinking of upgrading my arsenal once again. Hope you guys can help me out like last time.
Here's my current lineup.
Domination Nano Solid (Already Retired but still in my bag)
Crux Pearl
IQ Tour Fusion
Rocket
Rotogrip Scream (thinking of replacing with a Storm ball)
The Crux Pearl has been my favorite ball for the last year and i am guilty of overworking it. The IQ Tour Fusion is still a good step down to the Crux Pearl. But after it, the Rocket is a bit confusing for me. It doesn't move or react like my 1st and 2nd ball. Well, as for the Scream i just love its color thats why I keep it. But i think there are better Dry/Weak balls out there from Storm.
Basically, i'm thinking of this scenario (I need to dispose 1 or 2 balls).
Get a ball stronger than the Crux Pearl, then use the Crux Pearl as an alternative or as a 2nd ball out of the bag. Then choose between the IQTF and Rocket for the Medium conditions (can you guys comment which is better?), then either retain the Scream or get a new Storm ball for Dry/Weak condition. (Can you guys recommend 1 Storm weak ball as well?)
Thanks in advance i know this is a very long post already.
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On a guess, I'd say the following: Alpha Crux, Crux Pearl, IQ Tour Fusion, Joy Ride.
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On a guess, I'd say the following: Alpha Crux, Crux Pearl, IQ Tour Fusion, Joy Ride.
Thanks for the reply. So by getting the Alpha Crux i get a stronger ball than the Crux Pearl, retain the Crux Pearl, then choose the IQ Tour Fusion over the Rocket then get the Joy Ride to replace the Scream.
How does the Alpha Crux and the Joy Ride improve my arsenal?
Thanks!!!
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anybody else care to share their opinion?
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i would think the rocket would be stronger than the fusion. depending how used it is (im guessing very used since it was in the post 2 years ago) i would get rid of the fusion. you look to need a benchmark type ball.storm has the IQ solid. roto has the haywire. you could also probably get a rocket or hyroad to work in that spot with a pin down layout and some surface
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Since nobody else was able to share their expertise before i had to order my new ball. I went ahead and got the Alpha Crux.
So now, here's what i have.
Alpha Crux
Crux Pearl
Domination Nano Solid
IQ Tour Fusion
Rocket
Scream
And a Blue Dot Spare Ball
What do you guys think about the range of balls i have. And if i have to get rid of one ball, which would this be? I'm thinking of choosing between the Domination Nano Solid and IQ Tour Fusion.
Hope you guys can help me out.
Thanks.