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11-24-2010 11:57 AM #1
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Bowlers?
So I'm looking for a new ball...
I have one that's currently my "go to" ball, and I use it on all conditions. The problem is, it's best for dry-medium, and it doesn't do as well in heavy conditions. I'm looking for one that is aggressive a little earlier (as opposed to my current ball which rolls longer).
My current targets are:
Roto Grip Mutant Cell
Storm Anarchy
Hammer Plague
Hammer The Sauce
Ebonite Evolve
Thoughts or recommendations?Last edited by Dr. FLK; 11-24-2010 at 12:31 PM.
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11-24-2010 01:07 PM #2
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I have not bowled for a few years but, I've always used Ebonite!
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11-24-2010 02:11 PM #3
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I have always preferred a Hammer. They work well for my speed and I tend to overthrow alot.
Originally Posted by Dr. FLK
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11-25-2010 12:01 AM #4
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A fairly aggressive one for heavy-ish lanes would be most of the Storm: Dimension Group. It might roll a little longer than you'd like, but it's the best one I can think of. Anarchy would also be a good bet, as you've already noted.
What's your go-to ball? I have an old Brunswick Rattler as my A-ball.Last edited by The Epic; 11-25-2010 at 10:28 AM.
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11-25-2010 02:43 AM #5
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Don't go with anything but Morich. I'd suggest either the Craze or Frenzy if you are looking for something to play in the oil.
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11-25-2010 09:17 AM #6
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My "go to" is the Hole Pounder by Banger. It runs fairly long and finishes pretty strong. And, I can control it in almost any oil pattern. But, I'm looking for something that can be more aggressive in the oil. Originally Posted by adpollard
I've always wanted to have a Storm, and I never have,. The Anarachy sounds like a good choice, but I'll look at those others. And, as BaltBird pointed out, it looks like I'll have to check out some Morich too. I don't know anything about those.
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11-25-2010 09:25 AM #7
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Just curious, for everyone.
What is your average?
High game?
High set?
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11-25-2010 09:36 AM #8
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So I think I've narrowed my choices down to the following:
Storm Anarchy
Roto Grip Mutant Cell
Morich Craze
Hammer The Plague
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11-25-2010 10:26 AM #9
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198 Originally Posted by AgentOrange
279, several times (ringing 10 in the seventh was my worst one)
737 (all three games between 240 and 250)
And seriously, if you saw the herky-jerky way I bowl, that's darned impressive.
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11-25-2010 10:50 AM #10
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Last Avg 196 Originally Posted by AgentOrange
High Game 300 (just once) Using a Storm Hot Rod
High Set 746 Using an Insite Almighty, a legally approved ball that was designed by a former friend. Haven't seen him since I had to stop bowling.
Unfortunately I had to stop bowling a couple years ago after multiple back surgeries. I have several friends that bowl semi-professionally (Regularly at PBA Regionals) and one that actually was on the pro tour in the past. Some of them make me sick. I had to work hard at it just to get half-way decent, and it just comes so natural to them.
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11-25-2010 10:52 AM #11
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As for the OP, I am not up on the new stuff since I had to quit, but I used to throw Storm and RotoGrip. I had two friends, each sponsored by one of the two companies so I was always in the loop with the new stuff and they always knew the right layouts for me.
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11-25-2010 11:27 AM #12
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Avg = 192 Originally Posted by AgentOrange
High game = 279 (one ten pin away)
High set = 753
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11-25-2010 09:32 PM #13
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AVG 189 (its been a couple of years since I bowled a league, it should be higher) Originally Posted by Dr. FLK
Game 279 (one ten pin)
Set 680-something.
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11-25-2010 09:55 PM #14
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I call for an OH bowling tourney.
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11-26-2010 03:03 PM #15
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I throw Storm and Roto Grip. Take a look at the Storm: Invasion. It's the one I like the best for heavy oil. The only thing is it's pretty much a heavy oil only ball. If you throw it on medium patterns it will use up all it's energy early and won't carry as well. If it's more med/heavy the Mutant Cell would probably be the way to go as it's versatile enough to carry well on a med pattern too.
Of course a lot depends on the way you set the ball up. How it's layed out, how far it's sanded down, etc. Make sure you explain to your pro shop guy exactly what you want and or let him watch you throw to get an idea of how to set it up best for you.
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