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keepAlive1

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Some advise needed... New balls...
« on: May 22, 2016, 08:18:07 AM »
Was looking to get 2 new balls for my fall league. I did get into a summer league at the same house so I can get in some good practice. What I want to achieve is a good balance of 2 balls. One for the oily fresh and one for medium as the lanes break down. I was looking at the Alpha Crux and the Hy-Road. Do you think I have something there for what I want to achieve? Trying to achieve a good 2 ball arsenal. I am good on the drier side. Any thoughts or suggestions will help. This board always seems to have good advise from knowledgeable and experienced bowlers...   

 

CoorZero

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Re: Some advise needed... New balls...
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2016, 09:51:10 AM »
Yeah, you've got the right idea. The Alpha Crux is Storm's best option for heavy oil right now. It will move in oil. The Lock isn't too far under the Alpha though, and might be a bit more versatile overall.

The Hy-Road has been one of the best medium oil balls on the market for years and still is. If you don't match up with high RG cores then the IQ Tour 30 would be a good alternative.

ThomasBowling

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Re: Some advise needed... New balls...
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2016, 03:19:31 PM »
Does it have to be Storm?
To me, it's like Storm only cares about getting cash. It's like they're quantity over quality. And they only have a 1 year warranty on the balls.
While most other companies have 2 years. Hammer has 3 year warranty on every ball with the carbon fiber tech.
Get the Hammer Scandal.
If Storm is the only comapny you want balls from (a shame :P), then the Alpha Crux. IT's the only ball out of the new ones I've read mostly good reviews on, the rest have mostly bad reviews.

But the Scandal is currently the best ball on the market.
3 year warranty, and hooks like a beast. Has the most hook among any ball out there. Only one that can compete with it is DV8 Grudge.
Most used:
Motiv Venom Shock (14)
DV8 Grudge Hybrid (14)
Hammer Scandal (14)
DV8 Freakshow (14)

Sometimes.
C300 Swerve (14)
Motiv Jackal LE (14)

Retired:
Roto Grip Sinister (13)
Motiv Jackal (14)

Given to a no-thumber in the club:
Brunswick T-zone (13)

Might stick with Motiv from now on.

SVstar34

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Re: Some advise needed... New balls...
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2016, 03:27:05 PM »
Does it have to be Storm?


Well he posted in the Storm section of the forum, so I think he wants Storm.

As for the original poster, I would look at the Alpha or Lock for oil and the HyRoad or IQ30 under

ThomasBowling

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Re: Some advise needed... New balls...
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2016, 04:30:15 PM »
Does it have to be Storm?


Well he posted in the Storm section of the forum, so I think he wants Storm.

As for the original poster, I would look at the Alpha or Lock for oil and the HyRoad or IQ30 under

Not necessarily, I've posted in other forums about wanting that brand and other brands. Though those other brands was also Ebi brands.
But still, I've seen others post about wanting new balls, they prefer that brand they're posting in, but they aren't exclusive to that brand. Their words.
Most used:
Motiv Venom Shock (14)
DV8 Grudge Hybrid (14)
Hammer Scandal (14)
DV8 Freakshow (14)

Sometimes.
C300 Swerve (14)
Motiv Jackal LE (14)

Retired:
Roto Grip Sinister (13)
Motiv Jackal (14)

Given to a no-thumber in the club:
Brunswick T-zone (13)

Might stick with Motiv from now on.

Hogsharley

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Re: Some advise needed... New balls...
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2016, 11:02:46 PM »
The Lock isn't too far under the Alpha though, and might be a bit more versatile overall.

With either of these balls, you'll need to have some speed. If you're a lower speed player then both of these balls will be too strong.  The Hy-road is a great choice for medium oil.

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Re: Some advise needed... New balls...
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2016, 12:15:33 AM »
Roto Haywire/Hywire!   Great combo
Scandal
Daredevil Trick
IQ Tour Solid
Lights Out
Hustle Ink
Viral Hybrid