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chris288

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un-informed Newbie
« on: November 18, 2004, 03:00:54 AM »
Hello all, a few stats from a technically ignorant Newbie, lefty, approx. 15.8-16.8 mph, medium revs, usually throw out over the 10-12 boards, have been bowling on and off in the same house league for about 12 years now. High 180's  low 190's average,  finished a 36 week season with a high of 204.  Been through several balls over the years, u-dot, phirana, a couple of zone's, pearl jack hammer, reaper ll, trimax, and my favorite ball of them all,, a Track Triton T.K.O. which is the ball I finished with a 204..  The lanes are usually pretty wet, and since getting back I initially struggled with my trimax, (oil ball) and my jack hammer (medium  ball), so I pulled the old TKO out of storage and been on fire with it. It almost always seems to find the pocket, even if I make a mistake and throw it real wide or tight, and it crushes the pins. Long story longer, I am going to chuck the trimax in the dumpster and keep the jack hammer for medium and reaper for dry,, The TKO has approx. 300 games on it, been re-surfaced a time or two and has a crack between the fingers, but have averaged well over 200 the last 4-5 weeks I just LOVE this ball and wanna stick with TRACK but just can't decide on a replacement,,, been going back and forth between the Rule, Phenom un-leased, and the Animal. I'm a semi cranker who puts some finger's in the ball, I like a lot of hook with a real strong back-end, and can usually hold my shot for 3 games being a lefty. AS for my drilling specs,,, well in that area, call me Cole Trickle, can bowl pretty well but couldn't tell you how I do it, I just tell the guy at the pro-shop what I want the ball to do and I guess in my case I get what I get.. Any help or guidance would be appreciated..  sorry for the novel.. Chris

 

BigHorhn

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Re: un-informed Newbie
« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2004, 02:43:21 PM »
I'm a lefty also Chris288. Your style sounds similar to mine. I am parcel to AMF equipment but I have a buddy who throws the Rule and I do mean throws the rule (down half the lane)and it turn for him. I like control balls if there is enough head oil. In my opinion the Rule is what you're looking for, just drill it sort of strong. It will get back and not jump to much from what i've seen. My ball driller in Cleveland is a Track certified driller and thats all he throws and he can throw anything well. He love them.

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Re: un-informed Newbie
« Reply #17 on: November 22, 2004, 07:38:33 PM »
Chris,
My Rule turns the corner hard, but I would not consider it to be a sharp snap. One thing that I know, is when alot of other balls wont turn or are over reacting my Rule is still doing the same thing it always does. I can open up the lane which is something that I have never considered trying before. I have never thrown Dyno but have a good friend (220 avg) who has a hard time using his. Lasts one game and has to switch. It is hard for me to suggest going with anything BUT the Rule. Get all your vitals and talk to Rick and Ex and they will give you a layout that will give you the reaction you want.

Mike Cunningham
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