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Title: Arsenal advice for a two-handed player?
Post by: Gene J Kanak on May 27, 2009, 12:28:46 AM
Hey guys and gals,

I'll be making my Open Championships debut in a little under a month, and I'm still not sure what equipment to take. I've read posts and talked with people who have been there, but I'm still not sure what to bring. Now, I'm a two-handed player, so my rev rate is fairly high. Still, I'm not averse to playing straighter if that's what is called for. Here is what I'm thinking of bringing along:

Virtual Gravity (2000 abralon)
Special Agent (2000 or 4000 abralon)
Espresso OR C300 Action (2000)
Paradigm (1000 abralon)
Chainsaw Massacre (Box - not sure what the exact grit rating is)
Razyr (1000 Abralon)
Scout Hi-Flare Urethane (Box)
Tuff

On paper, I like the look of this array. I think I have plenty of smooth strength for the fresh while also leaving myself several different options and shot shapes for when the are hooking more in singles and doubles. Still, being a tournament rookie, I'm just not sure. If you all could offer evaluations and suggestions, I would really appreciate it!
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Title: Re: Arsenal advice for a two-handed player?
Post by: 2hands836 on May 27, 2009, 08:46:46 AM
Being a two handed bowler myself i can tell you what im taking although it may not help you much
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Title: Re: Arsenal advice for a two-handed player?
Post by: NOTHUMB on May 27, 2009, 01:46:06 PM
Not 2 handed, but NOTHUMB---I'll be posting my Nat's review momentarily.
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Title: Re: Arsenal advice for a two-handed player?
Post by: Russell on May 27, 2009, 02:41:01 PM
I see a lot of surface but nothing that is symmetrical/shiny/med flare for when you need to really get in for singles/doubles.  Something like a Rapid Fire/Grand Illusion....being a higher rev player you would most likely not be able to throw the really early stuff in the last couple of games.

Good Luck!!!
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Title: Re: Arsenal advice for a two-handed player?
Post by: triggerman on May 28, 2009, 11:30:17 AM
quote:
Hey guys and gals,

I'll be making my Open Championships debut in a little under a month, and I'm still not sure what equipment to take. I've read posts and talked with people who have been there, but I'm still not sure what to bring. Now, I'm a two-handed player, so my rev rate is fairly high. Still, I'm not averse to playing straighter if that's what is called for. Here is what I'm thinking of bringing along:

Virtual Gravity (2000 abralon)
Special Agent (2000 or 4000 abralon)
Espresso OR C300 Action (2000)
Paradigm (1000 abralon)
Chainsaw Massacre (Box - not sure what the exact grit rating is)
Razyr (1000 Abralon)
Scout Hi-Flare Urethane (Box)
Tuff

On paper, I like the look of this array. I think I have plenty of smooth strength for the fresh while also leaving myself several different options and shot shapes for when the are hooking more in singles and doubles. Still, being a tournament rookie, I'm just not sure. If you all could offer evaluations and suggestions, I would really appreciate it!
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when did you make this switch?  you sure looked like you had plenty of physical talent and form the last time i saw you bowl, and revs and speed were not a problem
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