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225Kingpin

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Dry Ball suggestions
« on: October 25, 2006, 05:43:00 AM »
Im a stroker.. throwing about 10-12 mph on the 12 board..i am currently using a smoking inferno and it works great on med+ lanes but i need a ball for dry lane conditions... any suggestions?
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Re: Dry Ball suggestions
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2006, 05:58:34 AM »
225- Since you asked this question in our Hammer forum, go with a Purple Vibe, or a Pure Hammer Burgundy.  These will be your best choices, hands down.  Drill this with a 5 or 6" pin, and polish the ball, you will LOVE the ball roll!

As for the question about a high performance core in a plastic ball....I suggested this to Ron Hickland at one point a few yrs back, and he told me why it will never be produced.  Basically, the high perf block will result in the ball attempting to make a strong move at the break point, but (because ball reaction is about 80% surface) the ball will NEVER react because it is a plastic shell.  This type of core costs a lot to produce, nobody would pay for it because it is simply a plastic ball.  This is the explanation I was given by Mr. Ron.  With regards to the same type of weight block in a Urethane, I cannot answer that, I suppose it would be a much better fit than a plastic shell, but I dont have the engineering degree, so I cannot answer.

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dizzyfugu

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Re: Dry Ball suggestions
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2006, 06:38:45 AM »
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As for the question about a high performance core in a plastic ball....I suggested this to Ron Hickland at one point a few yrs back, and he told me why it will never be produced.  Basically, the high perf block will result in the ball attempting to make a strong move at the break point, but (because ball reaction is about 80% surface) the ball will NEVER react because it is a plastic shell.


That's why I do not see any point in the XXXL- except for absolutely dry lanes. The only benefit in a non-grip ball is IMHO that it stabilizes into a roll after some time. But you cannot exploit the ball's energy through grip and do not benefit from the high friction surface upon pin impact.
An urethane coverstock is IMHO a step up - I have a Slate Blue Gargoyle, and it has some grip on dry boards which exploit the ball's core quite effectively. Pin carry is also very good - pins are kept low like with a reactive. But the ball is touchy to any oil or carrydown. Guess these are only true niche products.
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225Kingpin

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Re: Dry Ball suggestions
« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2006, 02:02:39 PM »
can you explain the drill pattern you gave.. im totally new to bowling language..oh also..getting a BW soon.. after i figure out my correct layout..
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Arickeo7

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Re: Dry Ball suggestions
« Reply #19 on: October 30, 2006, 10:29:11 PM »
red pin classic zone(if you can find one), drilled weak and shined to the max...love it
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