Shout--Need a lil info.  What kind of pattern are you using these balls on?  What kind of trajectory?  I ask because I have some experience with Centaur and the other two.  Centaur definitely is a down and in kinda ball.

I'll give you more info. after I hear from you.

Scott

Shout--Hope I can help.  

These are just my opinions based on my game and how I play lanes.  I am a medium speed 19 mph. initial velocity 15.5 at cameras and lil above average rev rate 325.  4 7/8 over and 1/2 up PAP.  

Since. you are starting off fresh with no idea what kind of conditions you'll be bowling on...it's kind of hard to figure out which way you might want to go.  I'd purchase a ball that will give you a good read on the lane condition and more leeway.  Add from there after you know typically what you are going to bowl on.  

To my way of thinking the G-3 isn't a good benchmark ball.  To me a benchmark ball should be in middle of line up with a readable cover and layout.  I think, I'd use the Violet or better yet a Char. Ex.  Solid covers are more easily readable.  Depending on what kind of drilling you put into a G-3 with it's pearlized cover I believe it could be more skid snap for you.  Depends on lane condition, your ball speed and axis tilt, etc.  

The Centaur shines on a THS 10 to 10 wall.  I use mine on that type of conditon and knock 'em dead with it.  It's high Rg and low differential are great for that type of lane pattern.  I just get my feet in correct position and play the oil line with a lil more speed down and in...play the dry.  IMO..the Centaur is not a great choice for a low to med. rev stroker unless they can get their feet correct to allow for the right trajectory to the pocket.  

Others may chime in to what their opinions are also.  The more info. you can give the more others will be able to help.

Scott

Hey Scott,

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To my way of thinking the G-3 isn't a good benchmark ball. To me a benchmark ball should be in middle of line up with a readable cover and layout.

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Yeah, I heard that a few times and it's not that I disagree with it, but what's keeping me on point about this, is that I have not heard anyone on these board say that it's an over/under ball. So I'm thinking if I give it a strong but controlled drilling, I can do some damage with it. Besides it can handle some carry down so that kind of helps too. Let me know what you think a good drill pattern my be too. Thanks again.
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