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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: htotheizzo3561 on December 23, 2003, 08:36:15 AM

Title: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on December 23, 2003, 08:36:15 AM
I was just wondering what everyone thinks is the best ball for 2003.  Strong contenders are the:

 Inferno
 Black Cherry Bomb
 Cherry Bomb
 Triple Threat
 Hammer Particle Vicious
 
What else should be on this list??

Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: no1bucsfan on December 23, 2003, 11:38:00 PM
My vote goes for the Inferno.

But I think you forgot a strong contender in the golden nugget. Everyone seems to be raving about it.
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: chun914 on December 23, 2003, 11:38:51 PM
inferno
deuce
cherry bomb
sonic x
Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on December 23, 2003, 11:40:27 PM
winny567, I forgot about the X-Factor.  That was a killer ball
Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: imjouster on December 24, 2003, 12:15:21 AM
Track Mutant has to go on the list. it was just forgotten about by everyone because of all of tracks other oilers that came out right after it.

and my favorite is the Columbia Wild.  nobody thinks of it as a great ball but for a 3 piece 69 dollar ball.  that is one hell of a bargain.  ive rolled 280,279,278,277 and an 800 with mine and its still rollin strong.
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: SDJrCranKer on December 24, 2003, 01:15:09 AM
The whole Inferno series.
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: HamPster on December 24, 2003, 01:16:51 AM
Has to go to the X-Factor.  It didn't leave 10 pins like crazy like all the Infernos.  Btw, does anybody like the Blazing?  I haven't heard anything good about it at all, and one of my buddies got one a couple weeks ago and says it's the biggest piece of trash he's ever thrown.  I think the X-Factor was actually last year though, cause I got it before I started working in the shop, and that's been OVER a year ago.  So I suppose I'll have to vote for Fear Factor.  That Monsoon coverstock is really something else.  I can't put down my Super Charge, although I should sometimes, lol.
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: WAYouthBowler on December 24, 2003, 01:20:05 AM
I think easily the Monster SmashR is the best ball around for it's price/performance.

That being said, the award will most likely go to the X-Factor or Inferno. I didn't like either one that much, both seemed to burn up too much for my game, but I can't argue with the fact that it seems like everyone had either one or the other.

The underdog could be the Columbia 300 Flipside WoW, was another ball that seemed to be everywhere, and was decently priced.
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on December 24, 2003, 01:21:03 AM
I think the choice in overall popularity is probably the Inferno, or possibly the Lane 1 Cherry Bomb.  

Not picking ONE------but coming up with a list (of stuff I have used), here goes my top 5 in no particular order

Storm Fear Factor
Track Mutant
Track Phenom
Track Thrash
Dynothane THING
Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: thegame on December 24, 2003, 01:41:56 AM
My choices are in this order:

Inferno
Raging Inferno
Hot Wire
Fear Factor
Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: nizzo on December 24, 2003, 07:47:29 AM
My choices would be:
1. Track Thrash
2. Storm Fear Factor

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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: 1fife on December 24, 2003, 08:21:00 AM
x factor or the inferno

silly thing, but i didnt get either
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: Strider on December 24, 2003, 08:43:44 AM
I didn't throw much of the new crop, but I love the Dynothane Thing.  Others: Inferno, X-Factor
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: Next Level PS on December 24, 2003, 08:45:48 AM
INFERNO.   Hey i don't even own an inferno  It's something with that cover. If layout correct this ball is the bomb. I can't wait to drill my self one. This ball put Brunswick back on the map.
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on December 24, 2003, 08:54:20 AM
My vote goes to the Ebonite Predator Jungle Green, one big BANG for your buck!
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Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: LeftE on December 24, 2003, 09:09:24 AM
Cherry Bomb
Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
Post by: omegabowler on December 24, 2003, 09:13:20 AM
runner up:

  • Power Diesel

  • Sling Blade


    • Finalist:
  • V2 Strong


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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: KMAN300 on December 24, 2003, 09:14:39 AM
    #1----INFERNO
    #2----RELOADED
    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: cosmo on December 24, 2003, 09:23:58 AM
    Well the only "new" ball I bought this yr is the THING and I like it alot. It seems to be getting better too.

    I don't know if the SSPearl qualifies, but it's a great ball too.


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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: JOE FALCO on December 24, 2003, 10:06:45 AM
    I also like the DYNO-THANE "THING".

    I hope no one starts THE WORSE BALL OF 2003 .. I'll have to give my opinion!
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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: srlunatic on December 24, 2003, 10:14:50 AM
    My 2 Choices...of the equipment I have owned/thrown.....

    Ball of the Year:

    Track Crunch...........under a hundred bucks.....extremely predictable and even rolling ball on just about any condition.......a coverstock that is easily tweaked........and hitting power that is unreal......How this one got under the radar is beyond me, but will have one of these in my arsenal for many years to come....

    Runner Up.....

    Track Mutant....Nothing better on oil......Hitting power that is unmatached.....a coverstock that again is easily tweaked......and that predictable arc and crashing sound that makes you smile every time you clear the deck.....

    Honorable Mention:

    Columbia WOW Pearl......Another one that flew in under the radar.  Excellent hitting power....extremely versitile......just sort of ugly color scheme...


    Nominees for Ball of the Year that I haven't thrown but have seen and have been impressed with....

    Brunswick Inferno............First ball in ages by Brunswick that actually made me want to go out and try it.  

    Storm X-Factor

    Columbia Flipside Wicked BRT

    Track Thrash


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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: mumzie on December 24, 2003, 12:25:31 PM
    For me and my game - no two ways about it -
    the X-Factor Deuce.

    The ball that is probably going to take over as my all time favorite:
    Inferno.
    (I haven't been able to play the kind of lines/release I want to use to score huge with this ball, due to injury. When I have thrown it the way I want, WOW!)

    And another all time favorite - (but it came out more than a year ago)
    the Smash/R.

    Awesome equipment - all of it.
    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: janderson on December 24, 2003, 12:28:51 PM
    Pretty sure it was released in 2003: Ebonite TPC Shooter XL

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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on December 24, 2003, 01:09:53 PM
    If I am not mistaken, wasn't the X Factor released in 2002, like October?
    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: freezeback32 on December 24, 2003, 01:21:53 PM
    I got a Cherry Bomb and an Inferno this year. My vote goes to the Inferno. I've had terrible reaction with Cherry Bomb. A buddy of mine loves his however. Maybe it doesn't fit my style or the layout isn't right for me.
    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: bowler0821 on December 24, 2003, 01:31:42 PM
    I would have to say the Eraser Pearl Particle a great ball gets down the lane and makes a great turn and hits like a truck. It is cheap and very predicable down the lanes as well. If the x-factor is in 2003 I would say it would be part of it.
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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: Lefty210 on December 24, 2003, 01:55:31 PM
    Although we are talking about 2003 and one ball...I would have to say....THE ENTIRE V2 Series: Strong, Particle, Solid, and Dry.......THE BEST BALLS ON THE MARKET....Thank Ebonite

    Honorable Mention:
    Sharp Blade
    Sling Blade
    Tornado Warning
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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: Da_Lefty on December 25, 2003, 12:41:41 AM
    Core Power Lrg best ball i ever owned.

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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: Enzo on December 25, 2003, 01:22:25 AM
    I vote

    1. Inferno
    2. X-factor
    3. Raging Inferno

    Although I only use Brunswick, but many ppl have good result with X-Factor in my house. Raging Inferno maybe not as strong as Brunswick said in box finish, but it works good when Inferno is over/under (which is rare) And Inferno is a very very good ball.
    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: LuvThatWhiteDot on December 25, 2003, 08:19:28 AM
    ::raises hand::

    I'm probably the lone person here that LIKES the X-Factor Reloaded.  Mine arcs nice, strong finish, and no wild over/under
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    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: LuckyLefty on December 25, 2003, 08:46:55 AM
    Deuce!!!!

    From a person who has almost NEVER had great success with Storm products this is a big out there for me!

    Best ball I've ever used.

    REgards,

    Luckylefty
    PS I put a different grip on mine and I'm not even throwing well yet!!!!
    But the CARRY!!!
    Title: Re: Best Ball of 2003
    Post by: Phillip Marlowe on December 25, 2003, 06:24:52 PM
    Thing Returns.
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