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The Storm website lists the Hy-Road as a Medium-Heavy oil ball, but I was told that it's not the case anymore. I was told to look into a Prodigy now for that condition. It kind of makes sense because they made the Prodigy to be stronger and fit in-between a Virtual Gravity and Hy-Road, but it is still listed as Medium-Heavy. Also, the new Victory Road Solid is listed as Medium-Heavy.
Is this a case of the website being outdated? Would the Hy-Road not be enough ball anymore for today's fresh Medium-Heavy oil conditions? I know a lot depends on style of play, but lets say for the average bowler, would it not be enough ball?
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my hy-road is drilled to be my benchmark ball and is great on medium volume oil patterns. im sure with more surface it can handle medium-heavy or if you play a straighter line to the pocket.
i think the anarchy and marvel solid are great medium-heavy balls.
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I would rate the hyroad as a medium heavy ball.. especially if you knock off the shine and dull down the surface a bit.
I have found that the hyroad can really be used on almost anything, except for the great extremes of burnt or flooded.. it's a great all around ball.
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Agree with J w73.
The HY-Road is a good medium to heavy oil ball. The Hybrid coverstock gives me good mid lane read or arc shape. I throw mine in game 1 in league nights from about 20 to 10 with great results. At some point in about game 2, the HY-Road break is too strong to keep right of the head pin and then I switch to the Victory Road.
The Victory Road is best on medium oil conditions and its pearl coverstock lets it glide through the heads with a sharp break point at the dry. My favorite spot with the Victory Road seems to be about 26 and 15 and I love the sharp entry angle which churns the pins.
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