I have used my Rising,number 1 drill, for the last three weeks during league nights. Invariably, the ball is solid the first game on fresh, and then I struggle trying to use it the next two games (5 men team, modifieid USBC shot). For instance, last night, first game 226, second game 117. Similar results the prior weeks, though the 117 was the eye opener for me last night. I pulled out my Arsenal Artillery the third game and bowled 215, to win my last point and avoid a verbak thrashing by my teammates, as we are 9 points up to make the 8 team rolloff at the end of the season --- first place team gets $5000.00 in addition to quarterly spoils won over the year.
After we finished, I picked up the Rising and threw two more games, moved inside and simply could not find a line to play, excessive over/under. I Threw three more practice games, one with the Temper, 215, another with the Arsenal, 210 and the last with the Kinetic, 175 (4 ten pins). A then threw four shots with the Strike Machine just to see how it rolled in comparison, 3 strikes no excessive over under, missed my mark on one shot.
I have concluded that the Rising needs fresh oil and relatively clean backends to be effective. Under these conditions, the ball shines as I have so much room, (its hard to miss outside) with the ball. Once the track is burned a little, and oil pushed down lane, I have to put the ball up. Moving left with this ball just does not work for me. After putting the Rising up, I can make a 5/3 adjustment with the Arsenal Artillery or Temper and carry as long as I do my part.
Has anyone had similar experiences with the Rising??
BTW, good to see you back Carl.
CC
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