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Title: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: jkiser01 on February 01, 2007, 09:36:35 PM

I am gonna pick my pregnant wife up a 12 pound 44 magnum 2nd or 357 2nd and was curious which ball is a stronger oil ball? Is one of them a "better" ball than the other?

any comments would be appreciated..
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I think the great slump of 2006-2007 is finally coming to an end!!

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: Goof1073 on February 02, 2007, 06:09:58 AM

44 is stronger in the midlane and will handle a bit more oil (from my experience with both).
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Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: jkiser01 on February 02, 2007, 06:19:14 AM

thanks goof.. thats the one I am leaning towards..
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I think the great slump of 2006-2007 is finally coming to an end!!

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: CPA on February 02, 2007, 07:50:06 AM

I have a 357 Magnum.  I would not recommend it for oil.  It is extremely sensitive to oil and I use it only on the driest lanes.

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: fishbowler on February 02, 2007, 08:01:49 AM

longroller told me the 44 mag was one of the best balls he's ever thrown.
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Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: BirwinJR on February 02, 2007, 05:22:34 PM

the 44 mag it will handle more oil but it will not handle a lot of it. If your wife has very few revs and a slower ball speed you may consider picking up a sniper which would probably be a better  ball for her. I have all three on would say the 357 is good but probably just not the ball you are looking for. Go with the sniper or the 44 mag.

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: jimensminger on February 02, 2007, 07:34:41 PM

I'd show her the web site, let her see each ball, then have her pick her favorite color, either the 44 in purple and black, or the 357 in copper and blue. Enjoy either...and the next 9 months.

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: Long Roller on February 05, 2007, 12:58:27 PM

No doubt in my mind that the 44 is stronger.  Depending on surface prep, the 44 can handle heavy oil down to med/light.  I currently have 3 44's as my arsenal, all with different drillings and different surface preps.
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Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: mrbowlingnut on February 05, 2007, 01:00:01 PM

Jimbo 44 all the way sorry dont have a 12 lber.

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: Express on February 06, 2007, 12:56:29 PM

If you can find one, the original Energy is the only way to go.  I've gone through three and still have one boxed up in the corner.  It's burgundy/violet in color and hits like a tank in any pound.  Strong backend and smooth roll. When in doubt, Energy, Energy, and oh yes, Energy.

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: shelley on February 06, 2007, 01:06:35 PM

The Energy's a great ball.  I love mine.  Tough to find, especially in odd weights like 12#.

SH

Title: Re: question about 357 and 44..
Post by: Express on February 06, 2007, 01:24:24 PM

The word is that a new and improved Energy is supposed to be in the works.  If D/T can improve on that ball, the Feds might start sniffing around their warehouse.