First off... I know "talk to Galen" That is on my list.

You all have a ton of knowledge, so I will ask you all first.

My father throws a beautiful down and in ball. He is the most consistent bowler I have ever watched that wasn't on television. Not just saying that because he is my father either. The problem is his ball is older than me(maybe). It is an old Star something or other. It is urethane and I think due to this and the core of his ball that his carry is just horible. Smash the pocket the whole night and stone sevens and tens. His ball will not allow him to move in and get any more entry angle, will just hit light then. He has a ton of hand and probably could play anywhere on the lane with the right ball.

So here is the question, what would be the best ball for him to get as an upgrade. I think he should get something that is not an aggresively hooking ball(too much shock to the system), maybe low particle load. He doesn't know much about the balls on the market now, but I'm not even sure where to suggest he start.
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Myser,

Those are not bad ideas, but I think if his dad is using plain urethane right now, those balls are just going to hook too darn much for him.

I wonder if a Blue Green Centaur from Visionary would hook enough. It has a very urethane-like movement and ball reaction, but needs a good deal of dry.

ANother possible choice is Hammer's Burgundy Pure Hammer. It is also a weak or dry lanes ball, but very urethane-like in its ball path.

A bit stronger is the Legends Kong; it's a solid particle that works very well on medium-light oil and is very arc-like.

ANother good choice is the AMF Orbit EXtreme. It has a mild core and polsihed Super-FLex cover. It is a light oil ball, with a very arc-like ball reaciton.

justink,

I think your father probably needs a weak resin solid if he wants to continue to play and outside line.




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"None are so blind as those who will not see."

also take a look at what visionary has to offer the Violet gargoyle might be what the doctor ordered it is a great down and in ball and can be drilled to arc.
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