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abrown

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Does it matter?
« on: August 15, 2017, 06:45:18 PM »
How many of you are brand loyal? Ive for the better part of my bowling career have always tried to assemble an arsenal within the same company or the umbrella of a company. But the more I see there really isn't the big gap from one brand to the next as far as ball motion. Think back 10 to 15 years ago; Brunswick was always rolly Storm was long and hook, Ebonite in between with longevity issues. Now we see Motiv come in with a slow start but after the primal take off and now we have so many good pieces coming out from each company. That being said I find myself putting an arsenal based on the ball instead of what brand it's under because every company is putting out great equipment. So unless your a staff member does it matter to you what company of ball you throw or do you stull tend to rely on one company and if so why?

 

SVstar34

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Re: Does it matter?
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2017, 07:02:19 PM »
It doesn't really matter. Sometimes it can be easier piecing a lineup together using the same brand or umbrella brands. Once you understand what works for yourself and have an understanding of ball motion, sticking to a certain brand limits your options and could potentially not have the best fit.

ignitebowling

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Re: Does it matter?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2017, 07:13:00 PM »
Threw Brunswick brands primarily for years before switching to Ebi brands recently.  What I noticed in the change was absolutely nothing. Plenty of new Ebi brands equipment I tried I constantly said "hey this reminds me of the Brunswick…. "

The reason I like to stay within a brand umbrella is ease of going from ball or price point to another across the board.

I've also tried Global,  Motiv, and Roto Grip.  They were fine. Nothing that stood out enough that I'd feel I was missing out or at a disadvantage.

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leftybowler70

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Re: Does it matter?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2017, 08:53:51 PM »
It doesn't really matter. Sometimes it can be easier piecing a lineup together using the same brand or umbrella brands. Once you understand what works for yourself and have an understanding of ball motion, sticking to a certain brand limits your options and could potentially not have the best fit.


Exactly ^^,

I was brand loyal for many years ( Storm/Roto)  And finally realized that there wasn't much gap between the 2 brands; So ventured out and found gold in a pot with other companies' equipment, as a result, now have a complete, more rounded arsenal.

As mentioned above, understand ball motion, numbers, and what balls/shapes fit you best; All companies' design all types of reactions, from Storm, to the smallest manufacturer. Experiment, you'll be surprised what companies' come up with.

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Re: Does it matter?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2017, 10:32:48 PM »
> to the smallest manufacturer

For example nobody does true urethane better than Visionary (Faball guys) imo.  Also for reactives Pyramid makes some decent dirt cheap balls that fly under the radar.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2017, 10:47:41 PM by HackJandy »
Kind of noob when made this account so take advice with grain of salt.