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luvmykings

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Ball for dry lanes
« on: November 06, 2004, 03:37:13 PM »
Ok now it's my turn to ask for help. One of the houses I bowl at has recently started putting out a very dry shot. Without throwing out my arm I'm looking for something that I can come out of without heaving it down the lane. I have a very smooth approach and release. I guess I have medium revs. I can normally adjust to the lanes but realize I have nothing for really dry lanes. Thanks.
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David Lee Yskes

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Re: Ball for dry lanes
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2004, 12:32:07 AM »
Well, the first thing i would ask, is,    is it short oil or just very dry backends.    

If its short oil like 30ft i would look at something like the Barbed Wire, or Flame, or BigHit.  Or even just going to plastic.  

If its just a dryer shot than normal, i would think of using like the HotRod, or BarbedWire, TooHot, HotWire, or flame, BigHit.    I would get something with a bigger pin placement, like 4inches or more.  

And then have it drilled 5x5 or 5x4.5 that way it gets down the lane before it makes its turn.  

If you do a Storm #3 drill, i believe its made for length and a mild backend reaction.  

I have a couple friends who are bowling in a scratch league that rotates around 4 different oil patterns, and one of them is a 28 or 30ft pattern, and some of them are just going with plastic, because Reactive no matter how drilled will just be too much for the lanes.






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luvmykings

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Re: Ball for dry lanes
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2004, 12:40:44 AM »
It's dry heads and very dry back ends. The ball almost comes back!!!
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Hellbound

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Re: Ball for dry lanes
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2004, 01:44:11 AM »
The best dry lane ball is the Sonic X by Roto Grip.TRUST ME!
Sounds like you need the Sonic X solid if the backs are that dry.
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