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BuckMaster

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Need help with the Storm X-Factor Ace and more..
« on: November 04, 2004, 11:55:19 AM »
Ill try and make a long story short.
I recently pickup up bowling again after 15 years. I use to work at a bowling alley and bowled 4 times a week. When I stopped bowling I had around a 198 average I guess.

Again I just started bowling its been like 9 weeks now into the leauge and averaging about a 180. I bought a storm shock trauma for $15.00 from a guy at work before spending alot of money into a bowl.

Well I like the storm balls and thinking seriously about buying a Storm X Factor Ace.
Questions I have are being rusty to the new days of bowling is whats all this "Top Weight", Pin Position" stuff? When I get a new ball should I worry about any of this? Should my local pro shop know? The lanes I bowl on are Med oil to heavy. Also I notice more people are using 15# balls now instead of 16#?
What gives on this, should I buy a 15# too? Any special drilling instructions?

It seems alot of good bowlers now stand much more to the left and throw way to the right and get that nice break toward the end of the lanes. In my days you stood toward the right threw stright and hooked. Like what Im doing now but ready to make some changes.

If anyone has any sugestions Id apperciate it and thanks!

 

Billy Ray

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Re: Need help with the Storm X-Factor Ace and more..
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2004, 07:01:07 AM »
The 15# ball trend is due to two factors. The need for more ball speed generally and the balls are so strong now that the lighter weight ensures more defelction and thus better carry.(for most people).

The trend towards standing left and throwin it right is a result of blocking or top hatting the lanes and providing unlimited dry area right in which a power player or even a tweener can start the ball in the oil in the middle of the lane and swing it out to the dry boards with no fear of it going in the gutter and the equipment and their wrist propel the ball back towards the pocket with tremendous power and carry potential.The emphasis on accuracy and control is not what it used to be 10 years ago.(league play only some tournaments still are tough)



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