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splendorlex

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Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« on: May 10, 2005, 01:52:39 AM »
Down to five choices, and want to get some opinions on these specifically.  D-day is Friday when I get the paycheck that allows me to buy my new ball.  I hope I'm not bugging you all with my questions, but I like to be SURE when I buy something that's gonna cost me over a hundred bucks.  Here is what I have come up with, in no particular order:

Absolute Inferno
Big Deal
Big Time
Rule GP2
Morich WMB

Thoughts?  I was talking yesterday to one of the really good bowlers on my league, who works at the center, and he recommended the WMB, so that's a last minute addition.  I'm a tweener with medium revs, and I need something to throw in the heavy oil, I don't have anything stronger than my Sling Blade as of now, and it doesn't cut it in the thick stuff, at least not all the time.

 

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2005, 12:40:22 PM »
the big deal, gp2 and wmb are all pretty good choices because all 3 are pretty good performers on the condition you are planning to throw it on.  if you had to break it down to one i guess it all depends on which company you have a preference with or which ball looks the best for you....

personally i use the real deal/ace for the heavy stuff and theyre both solid performers but plan on getting a gp2 cause of the rave reviews ive read on it....
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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2005, 12:44:04 PM »
GP2 !!!!!!!!!







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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2005, 12:44:36 PM »
splendorlex,

You are not going to find a ball that hooks in oil like the Rule GP2. In oil it rolls early, yet when it gets to the backends (even on longer patterns) it will still hook again. Literally it kind of "hooks twice". It has 2 kinds of particles in the surface, one causes the ball to roll early the other helps it have big backend movement.
I have had a SCB, it is not even close to oil handling ability that the GP2 is.

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2005, 12:51:54 PM »
dammit im like one of the unfortunate few who have yet to throw, harness and be in awe of the ability of the gp2...=( *sighs*...if what ex says is true then a trip to my local pro shop in the near future is a must...

ex how do you have your gp2 drilled??
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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2005, 12:55:10 PM »
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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #21 on: May 10, 2005, 01:03:42 PM »
Ex has 4 (YES FOUR) GP2s, drilled differently, and I have 3 and plan on adding at least one more, if not 2. I really like the core/cover combo, and the cover is versatile as well.

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2005, 01:05:39 PM »
Splendorlex,

If you want an overall good ball in heavy oil, I would advise you to get the GP2.  The Big Deal will not have as much hook as the GP2.  Plus, I think the GP2 is more versitile in carry down than the Big Deal.

If you need a "go to" heavy oil ball, get the GP2

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2005, 01:33:43 PM »
Well, I'll tell ya what, if I went by this thread alone I think I could only come to one conclusion...the GP2.  Anyone had this ball for some time that can comment on it's durability?  I will also run this ball by my coach and see what he thinks of it.  Thanks all, and keep em coming!

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #24 on: May 10, 2005, 01:36:55 PM »
I drilled my first one in late January and the second one late February, and both still seem as strong as the day I drilled them. I just drilled my 3rd a month ago, so I really can't comment on durability on that one, but, if it is like the first 2, I will have no worries! Of course, proper care and treatment help more than most people think.

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #25 on: May 10, 2005, 01:45:20 PM »
need to go with the bvp goliath, bruns has the best particle out. just look at how dull the thing is out of box compared to everything else. go goliath or go home so to speak.

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #26 on: May 10, 2005, 08:49:36 PM »
must I even say it? GP2 baby
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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2005, 02:24:25 AM »
NOte I agree with the answer GP2, I have seen it in action and it is a heavy load with a big backend.

The Mayhem is very similar from Morich to the GP2.

The WMB is surprisingly even and a great ball for massive hit.
It is tearing up our area on medium and medium heavy and is mostly used polished OR waxed!

It is the hottest ball in our area and has improved the scoring of all that use it polished.  Does seem to be surpising in its ability to be used on medium.

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Re: Ok, I've narrowed my Ball Choices...for heavy oil....
« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2005, 09:37:29 AM »
Another to consider adding to your list:

Visionary Centaur AMB Particle

It's a high load particle cover.  According to Riggins in the BJI, you need to go to the Mississippi River to find a wet enough condition for it.  

Check this link for a bit more information:

http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=82380&ForumID=15&CategoryID=2
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