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IkeSanity34

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Help on arsenal
« on: April 27, 2015, 10:20:46 AM »
Hey guys,

I am relatively new to competitive bowling. Been doing it for a year and a half now.

Last year I got a 900 Global Train drilled up for me to just get my feet wet. They drilled it pin up in between the fingers.

Fast forward to this year and I now have the Train, Storm IQ Tour Fusion (Drilled pin up between the fingers), and a Black Widow Pearl (Drilled pin down between the fingers).

To be honest, I haven't had much luck with anything but the Black Widow Pearl as of late. Maybe I am too far left that I can't get the other balls to come back or maybe it's something I need to change on my approach.

I won a 900 Global Dream on at an auction this past weekend. I would like to have some input on if any of my current equipment I have is a good match with the Dream On. I was thinking of drilling the Dream On pin down, but would like some input on that also?

I throw between 15.5 - 16 mph.

Again, this is what I have:

- 900 Global Train (Drilled pin up between fingers)
- Storm IQ Tour Fusion (Drilled pin up between fingers)
- Hammer Black Widow Pearl (Drilled pin down between fingers)
- 900 Global Dream ON (Brand new waiting to be drilled)

Thanks!

 

tommyboy74

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Re: Help on arsenal
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2015, 04:30:27 PM »
The Back Widow Pearl is a strong async ball, so it more pop or hockey stick in the backend. The IQTF is a smooth sync ball, more gentle arc.
So you like async balls at 2.50 .60 diff

I wouldn't buy anything yet, understand the purpose of the ones don't like and try them again. Change the surface before plugging.work with your proshop to better unndedstand them before drilling the new 900 Global.
You need to figure out why before you dump more money into it.
Technically know why

I'll second this.  Surface changes are the quickest and cheapest way to change a ball.  Sometimes that is all you need.  But, keep in mind the patterns that the balls are made for too.  I've seen cases where people will use the oiler on a shot not meant for it and they wonder why it won't hook (it burns all the energy up front). 

I'd suggest working with your PSO and having them on the lanes with you.  A lot of times, the PSO can spot what changes are needed during this and can adjust the surface as needed.  In some cases, it may be a layout change and/or having an x-hole punched to increase/decrease flare.  Sometimes, a specific core/cover just doesn't match a bowler's game and that's when you sell the ball or balls off.

At this point, don't drill the new ball just yet.  Wait and see what the adjustments to your other balls do first.  Once you and the PSO determine the issue, it's much less likely that you'll run into this issue again.

BTW, if the PSO doesn't want to watch you bowl on the lanes, find another PSO. The good shops will always make time to meet with their customers to learn their game and then make the best recommendations on their specific game.
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