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Title: Starting sport shot league this week...need advice on what Track balls to bring...
Post by: MSC2471 on May 17, 2005, 03:02:29 PM
Here's the deal- I'm starting a sport shot trios league this coming Thursday in a house 45 minutes away from me. The surface is synthetic (Brunswick Anvilane) and the league is planning on putting out 6 different patterns (3 short, 3 long). I want to make sure I bring the right equipment for the long patterns, and I have 3 Track balls currently in my arsenal. The way I have each of these laid out is in my profile- my plan was to bring 2 of the 3 Track balls and leave one at home as I want to make sure to bring a variety of medium and light oil offerings as well.

I'm thinking of bringing the Animal (currently at 600 grit) for the floods and the Slash to handle medium-heavy and medium shots (slightly polished). Or would you bring the Animal and Rule based on my specs in my profile?

I plan on bringing 7 balls (6 and a spare ball) and I want to make sure I have a variety of equipment at my disposal (thus the need for the Absolute Inferno, VP2, Panic and Target Zone in the bag...).

Matt

Edited on 5/17/2005 10:55 PM
Title: Re: Starting sport shot league this week...need advice on what Track balls to bring...
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on May 17, 2005, 11:21:44 PM
Matt,

I like the Animal and the Slash. For the first week take what you feel most comfortable with, and then adjust from there if need be.

-EX-
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

Title: Re: Starting sport shot league this week...need advice on what Track balls to bring...
Post by: O-Zone on May 18, 2005, 12:12:48 AM
Matt-

I'd agree with Ex on both counts.  I prefer the Slash over the Rule on tougher conditions, and it's also very important to be throwing the equipment you feel the most comfortable with.  If you don't have 100% confidence that you're going to be successful with what you're throwing, then you're really putting yourself behind the 8-ball before you get started!

Good luck in your league!
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Jeff Voght
PBA Eastern Region Member
Title: Re: Starting sport shot league this week...need advice on what Track balls to bring...
Post by: the pizz on May 18, 2005, 01:51:46 AM
bring everything on the first night of each shot, you never know what will work and what wont. Bruns Anvil has a tendency to play REALLY long when alot of oil units are out there.

bring a few dull balls too and have scotchbrite handy on league nights.
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Paul Smith
04/05 PBA West Region Rookie of the Year
Ebonite Regional Staff
"Bowl to Win"
Title: Re: Starting sport shot league this week...need advice on what Track balls to bring...
Post by: tenpinspro on May 18, 2005, 04:58:50 AM
Hey Matt,

I also like Ex's choices because the Animal will cover the heavy shot well and the Slash is a little smoother for the drier condition.  However, I think you answered your own question...
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I plan on bringing 7 balls (6 and a spare ball) and I want to make sure I have a variety of equipment at my disposal  

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Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff  
Vise Inserts Staff
Trackbowling.com
Title: Re: Starting sport shot league this week...need advice on what Track balls to bring...
Post by: charlest on May 18, 2005, 05:19:51 AM
Good Luck, Matt.

Let us hear what happens with which balls.
A Sport shot on AnvilLanes is likely to be a real challenge.
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