Author Topic: Good Ball for Carrydown/Wet Dry? (Read 2247 times)

Myrrodin · « **on:** December 21, 2006, 08:05:04 AM »

Hey, I'm getting a new ball next Thursday after I talk to my coach. I was looking for a ball that is on the stronger side, but I've been having a lot of trouble lately on shots that were towards the wet/dry side, and I tend to lose my shot too quickly with my current equipment once there gets a little too much carrydown. So, I was looking for a ball that would help me out on this conditions.

Basically, I'm looking for a controlled but strong move to the pocket. So far I'm looking at:

-Spit Fire
-Agent
-Special Agent
-Paradigm

What do you guys think? Do you have any suggestions? (check my profile for stats) Thanks!

Edited on 12/21/2006 5:53 PM

Myrrodin · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2006, 07:51:35 PM »

I agree that a pearl particle is the way to go, but I'm not so sure about the Pyro. I like the cover a lot, and I've seen good things out of that line, but I haven't been very successful with a lot of the snappier equipment. I believe that with the Pyro you drill into the cap, which is going to make it snappier correct? The reason I polished my X Factor up was to take some of the snap off the ball. It did, and now it carries beautifully, but its more condition specific. My dad throws a Pyro, and it snaps an awful lot for his style. (he's more of a roller) I'm a little wary of getting it for this reason. I know I could drill it for a smoother motion, but I'd also like to be able to open up the lanes some more. Also, I think if I try to fight the natural motion of the ball too much, it isn't going to end well.

charlest · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2006, 08:11:23 PM »

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I agree that a pearl particle is the way to go, but I'm not so sure about the Pyro. I like the cover a lot, and I've seen good things out of that line, but I haven't been very successful with a lot of the snappier equipment.

The Pyro will be much less snappier than a polished X-Factor.

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I believe that with the Pyro you drill into the cap, which is going to make it snappier correct?

Why will drilling into it make it snappier and how much do you intend to drill into it, and why?

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The reason I polished my X Factor up was to take some of the snap off the ball.

Polish will in general make a ball more snappy (Skid/flip), not less. How did it take snap off yours?

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It did, and now it carries beautifully, but its more condition specific. My dad throws a Pyro, and it snaps an awful lot for his style. (he's more of a roller) I'm a little wary of getting it for this reason.

You do realize that just because his is snappy does not mean anyone else's will also be snappy. Drilling makes a significant difference, PLUS, it may not be the right ball for him on this condition. OR his release could make any ball snappy. There are SO many factors involved; I seriously doubt it is JUST the ball. The Pyro is in general an arc-ing ball, not a skid/snap ball. That is why the particles do what they do - they smoothe out the reaction of the pearl ball.

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I know I could drill it for a smoother motion, but I'd also like to be able to open up the lanes some more. Also, I think if I try to fight the natural motion of the ball too much, it isn't going to end well.

The X-factor is for opening up the lanes; the Pyro is to fight the carrydown when the XF can't open up the lanes. You have to do what the ball and your hand allow you to do.

If you want a stronger ball that might fight the carrydown, like the Pyro but that hooks a LOT more, get a Domination. Of course you'll have to stand 5-8 boards deeper and REALLY Trust the ball. The Domination is really, really flippy ball.

Or you could get a Passion, polish the crap out of it and stand 10 boards deeper. It will also figh the carrydown.

You have to decide where you're going, down which road.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."

BOWL119 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2006, 09:54:56 AM »

Would have to say a ball that really surprised me was the PYRO. A little older now, but still a great ball.
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T.J.

BOWLING IS FUN NO MATTER WHAT YOU SCORE. BUT A 300 IS ALWAYS NICE.

STRIKE ZONE & PYRO. STAND 22 AND THROW 10 OUT TO 5 AND CRUSH THE POCKET. AT LEAST THAT IS THE PLAN OF THE NIGHT...

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD BOWLING!!!

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