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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: Metal_rules on July 18, 2012, 01:42:28 PM

Title: I need a new spare ball
Post by: Metal_rules on July 18, 2012, 01:42:28 PM

I am currently using a 16lb black knight for my 10 pins. I am throwing all 15lb except for this, so I need to get a new spare ball. I am looking at the ICE STORM black/silver - would this be a good choice?

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: millertime0299 on July 18, 2012, 01:57:58 PM

Black Ice will work just fine.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: jkiser01 on July 18, 2012, 02:26:21 PM

A spare ball is a spare ball is a spare ball!!

Just pick what color and or manufacturer you like and go for it.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: Rightycomplex on July 18, 2012, 03:49:54 PM

Same as jkiser. Unless you put a boat load of revs on your spare shots, a plastic is a plastic. White dot, maxim, blue dot, ice storm, all are hard and go straight.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: Metal_rules on July 18, 2012, 04:30:56 PM

The reason why I'm asking is because my b/k does not skid - it actually rolls, and will slightly move left - ever so little - but i like that. i afraid these newer balls will slide/skid too much. I believe the cover on the b/k was a polyurethane.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: greenefam on July 18, 2012, 05:03:02 PM

If you want a spare ball to go straight as possible any polyester ball with a pancake block will do fine.  If you want a bit more roll look at a urethane ball.  Maybe one of the new Polar Ice balls would work for you.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: HWooldridge on July 18, 2012, 05:58:14 PM

Quote from: Metal_rules on July 18, 2012, 01:42:28 PM

I am currently using a 16lb black knight for my 10 pins. I am throwing all 15lb except for this, so I need to get a new spare ball. I am looking at the ICE STORM black/silver - would this be a good choice?

I have the black/silver Ice and it's great for spares.  In fact, it won't hang at the edge so I have to hit the 10 pin squarely; a slightly missed mark to the right will go in the gutter.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: spmcgivern on July 19, 2012, 07:38:06 AM

I am also one who likes to see a little movement in my spare ball.  But since I have a lot of hand, plastic does this for me.  I even take the shine off of my plastic.

If you are the same, the Polar Ice is a great option.  Provides more movement than plastic, but not so much you miss corners.  Also, and this is big, urethane won't chip and will last longer.

Title: Re: I need a new spare ball
Post by: Metal_rules on July 19, 2012, 10:03:56 AM

I will go with the Polar Ice - with my higher speed , I'm sure I will like this better than the Ice Storm. I also like the fact that it has a urethane cover, that makes it similar to what I have. Thanks for all of the feedback.