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Ball selction
« on: June 23, 2007, 09:37:08 AM »
hey guys i was wondering what balls would you suggest i get left handed mid tweener 15-17 mph yes indeed left handed much would appreciate it thx
New member of the team and was wondering fellow team members what would you suggest i get with the platnium membership the type of balls. and if you can layouts.
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darth_big_ern

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2007, 05:50:22 PM »
I went with the AMB Centaur Particle, Frankie May Gryphon, O/B Ogre Solid and Green/Blue Centaur because I wanted bowling balls that would hook earlier and arc in the pocket.  I will be adding the P/B Ogre Pearl and the SS Ogre to complete my arsenal.

If you want a more skid/snap reaction, go with the G-3 Gryphon, the Green Pearl Gargoyle, and the AMB Pearl.
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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2007, 05:52:35 PM »
Will they let me have those even tho some you mention have been discontinued?
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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2007, 05:53:26 PM »
Ah yes green garg pearl is disc ;/
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darth_big_ern

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2007, 06:01:35 PM »
Ask them if the Green Gargoyle is still available by going to the Visionary website and click on "Email".  Then click on "Email Visionary's Factory" to send an email to Betsy, Jim, Jason, and John.  If the Green Gargoyle is unavailable, then go with the soon-to-be-released SS Ogre.  I heard it will replace the Green Gargoyle.
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I love the sound of falling pins anytime of the day.

I live in Buffalo, NY and contrary to popular belief, it is not snowing.

I didn't need Chuck Norris last night when I finally shot my first 800 series.

Check out this rad Boba Fett - he's playing clarinet

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2007, 06:07:55 PM »
Recommended layouts?
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Eddie M

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2007, 06:09:17 PM »
If they still have a ball in stock, they will give it to you.  I got a Slate Blue after it had been d/c for a while.
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Motiv Venom Shock, Motiv Freestyle, Storm Mix
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Storm Street Fight, Storm Mix
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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2007, 06:11:28 PM »
Oki thx eddie any layouts i should get to drill them up?
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darth_big_ern

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2007, 06:26:10 PM »
I would email Jason and Jim.  I first emailed them by using the link on the website and kept on asking both of them lots of questions.  Because of my high ball speed, I need to get the ball into an earlier roll.  I wanted to stay away from skid/snap balls because they would be difficult to control.  After much discussion with Jason and Jim, I went with 4x4 drillings with the pin under the ring finger.  The bowling balls are between 2 1/8" and 2 5/8" pin distance and between 2.3 and 2.7 oz. top weight.  Betsy emailed me to let me know what they had in-stock at the factory and to see if the specs were okay before they sent the bowling balls out to me.
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I love the sound of falling pins anytime of the day.

I live in Buffalo, NY and contrary to popular belief, it is not snowing.

I didn't need Chuck Norris last night when I finally shot my first 800 series.

Check out this rad Boba Fett - he's playing clarinet

Eddie M

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2007, 07:22:07 PM »
Here is what I know from the VSP balls I have actually thrown so far.

Ogre Solid - This ball is very archy and smooth in nature.  At box finish in reminds me of a urethane ball in the fronts, with a reactive reaction on the back.  Once I took the ball to 1000 grit, it gets down the lane much better, with the same smooth backend move, and about 2-4 boards stronger than the pearl.

Ogre Pearl - average length, with a strong continuous arc on the backend.  For me, this ball thru the heads very cleanly, but makes it's move earlier than you would expect for a pearl reactive.  This ball has more of a particle type reaction, than  a peal type reaction.  I would recommend a weaker layout on this ball, as the move is so strong, that it tends to drive thru the 5 pin, and leaves alot of solid 9 pins.

Slate Blue Gargoyle - for a pearl urethane, this ball is strong.  great length, with a very reactive like strong backend move.  This is simply the best dry lane ball I have ever thrown.  If they have one in stock, I would grab it.

I also have a Frankie May, but haven't had a chance to throw it.  Hope this helps.
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Right Handed
Motiv Venom Shock, Motiv Freestyle, Storm Mix
avg: 221 - hg: 300 x7

Left Handed
Storm Street Fight, Storm Mix
avg: 180

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Re: Ball selction
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2007, 09:13:59 PM »
if i ever get on the test staff i will get both immortals and both ogres
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