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JrFxxx

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dry lanes and spare ball
« on: February 19, 2023, 10:12:04 PM »
Hello. I'm just getting back into bowling after like 20 yrs.
 I need a ball for spares and or dry lanes. Back in the day I used the old Columbia 300 U dot limited. I loved that ball and was wondering what's available that's similar? Thx.

 

TWOHAND834

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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2023, 02:19:37 PM »
Hello. I'm just getting back into bowling after like 20 yrs.
 I need a ball for spares and or dry lanes. Back in the day I used the old Columbia 300 U dot limited. I loved that ball and was wondering what's available that's similar? Thx.


You could do something like a Twist or Tropical Surge.  Weak enough they wont hook much in oil unless very rev dominate and yet controllable enough to shoot at spares wih any decent amount of ball speed. 
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bautch24

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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2023, 03:38:57 PM »
Hello. I'm just getting back into bowling after like 20 yrs.
 I need a ball for spares and or dry lanes. Back in the day I used the old Columbia 300 U dot limited. I loved that ball and was wondering what's available that's similar? Thx.


Radical The Spy and put some surface on it. Shot 300 with mine on wood lanes.

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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2023, 09:49:02 AM »
I am new to bowling. I greatly appreciate your suggestions. However, do you think the Columbia 300 U is a bit heavy?

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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2023, 10:12:18 AM »
I am new to bowling. I greatly appreciate your suggestions.

Talk to your local bowling pro shop operator.  They will know the local lane conditions and could offer you ball suggestions.
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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2023, 11:57:25 AM »
I am new to bowling. I greatly appreciate your suggestions.

Talk to your local bowling pro shop operator.  They will know the local lane conditions and could offer you ball suggestions.

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Walking E

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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2023, 01:57:46 PM »
Definitely talk to your pro shop folks. For versatility and durability, I'd strongly consider a Storm Mix or the new Hammer Axe. They're basically the same - shiny urethane with maybe a bit extra, but they go pretty straight.

Brandon Riley

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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2023, 12:43:26 PM »
Not a fan of the dry lane ball as a spare ball strategy.  You might be looking for 2 separate balls.
I find the weaker resin balls can hook away from spares when the lanes get really toasty effecting your spare % - particularly if you bowl tournaments or on some really dry lanes.
Many of the bottom end entry level reactives and plastic with a core just don't hit the same way that something a step up like a Sneak Attack or Raw would.  Chat with your pro shop and see what they think.
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Re: dry lanes and spare ball
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2023, 02:40:47 PM »
motiv supra rally great dry lanes ball for burnt lanes