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This change is going to help the BOWLER know what they need versus what they want.  Many people want to see the ball hook that is great what happens when the ball doesn't hook enough or too much, going to another ball that is designed for your style can possibly help the BOWLER become versatile.  We have our own opinion about bowling balls and what they do.  The people that put their minds together and make a creation have a job to do and that is try and make the best ball possible from the inside out.  How do we have or handle failure and success without change.

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I dont think this is easier to understand.  Im a guy with medium revs but if I want something weaker I need to get a ball in the Hx category thats labeled for high rev bowlers. How does that make sense? I buy a ball based off of core/cover strength and the lane condition I need it to work on, not by my rev rate
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I can agree with you here and at the same time I think you answered your question with bringing up the core/cover and lane condition these are the first three balls that are being released.  If you play video games you know a new release comes out, patches then follow at some point and time.  I believe in time our styles as well as what you need the ball to work on will be what we see.

I get it, but I still feel like the numbers were easier. Lighter oil look at the 3/4 series. Medium oil 4/5/6 series and so on and so forth. The new cover naming is good with the response time, but I don't think I'll ever be a fan of the Lx, Mx, Hx naming for balls

Outhooked or matched up better to the lane condition? The 7/8/9 series are strong core + strong cover so if there isn't enough oil then the lower numbered balls will cover more boards as they conserve energy better

No offense taken, and I hope you haven't taken offense to things I've said. I've got a 910A on the way and I hoping it fills my gap of something that can handle a little more oil while still allowing me to get inside

check these vids for a good explanation of the new numbering systems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GFsj11bYidc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ez3R-9cUmZU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OvqXZxt_9bs

I hope this is not to confusing:

The new naming system is going to be its own brand with the previous naming bowling balls that were labeled as C possibly would be continuous for you but maybe hook stop or angular for me.  This is geared to help the bowler depending on their rev rate, with the bowling balls being released this is the benchmark the higher level (Lx16) to a lower level of bowling ball performance (Hx05).   I can agree yes High Performance will mean medium-heavy to heavy oil.

In that case you can compare the reaction you are looking for will the Lx16 give me this look with a different layout maybe but it would be earlier because of the nature of the ball and do you want the ball that strong maybe or maybe not.  Mx10 here you are getting extremely close to what you are looking for the ball isn’t going to be as early nor as late .  Hx05 its possible this could be the ball you are looking for the beauty of all the bowling balls you can brainstorm with your pro shop operator and figure out what is going to work best for you with your rev rate, tilt, rotation, and speed.  That is were being more personal with your ball driller becomes crucial instead of saying here is a ball you know my style you know what I like punch holes in it please.  Now you can go on the lanes find out your numbers look at the ball that is going to fit the best and let the layouts begin.  Also the covers QR, MR, DR will help as well Quick Response is sooner, Mid response is in the middle and or later then quicker response, Delayed Response is going to react later down the lane then both QR, and MR (of course layouts can change all of these characteristics).

It is very possible you can get the bowling balls to react similar by cover this ball is going to get down the lane by core with the lower number it might not be violent however with a sharp backend drill or a angular layout you could possible get that shape you are looking for down the lane and or a little sooner.
This is my opinion we all do this sport because we have different reasons to hate, like, or love the game when we purchase a ball that is a huge investment you want that ball to work and you are hoping it will bring you success no one bowler has liked every ball they have had.  I just want us (bowlers) to take the time out to understand our game once the ball leaves our hand and goes out on the lane, why not know your speed? Why not know your rotation? And why just settle or guess on a layout (unless you are experimenting) We can only hope the person that is drilling our bowling balls doesn’t  mind helping us get those numbers.