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BobV1253

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Building my first Arsenal. What should I get next?
« on: August 04, 2017, 08:18:57 PM »
Hello,

I finally have a job where I can build an arsenal and not just have one Ball. I found out I'm picking out the correct bowling balls so far. I have picked out the Motiv Revolt and the Tank. I picked the Tank because I found in real dry conditions I like to be near the gutter hit the first arrow and slam into the pocket. This ball is great for that. Granted there isn't a lot of room for error, but being that close to the gutter there isn't room for error anyway. I bought the Revolt for mid to oil conditions. I love the angle and how it reacts on the lane. I never had a ball like this before, I see the potential. What I'm debating about next is what ball I should get next. Thinking I should get my benchmark ball or inside shot ball, but unsure. The next bowling balls I'm considering are: The Xeno, Brunswick Magnitude, Brunswick Inferno, the Pyramid Blueprint, Pyramid Paradise or the Ebonite Cyclone. I'm leaning toward the Xeno, Magnitude, or Inferno. What do you think? Do you have another suggestion? I'm a low rev player, right handed, I'm at about 165 average, was at 180 but had to take a three year break. My goal is to be consistent. I throw a hook but not a large one. Ideally wanting to have a six ball arsenal. One for heavy oil with a larger hook but nothing "extreme", a mid to oil ball more of an outside shot with a good angle but with control (Revolt), a mid to heavy oil Condition ball for an inside shot with a very even arc, a dry to mid condition ball for an inside shot with a very even arc , a mid to dry for an outside shot, and for real dry conditions or for my outside shot (Tank). What do I get next? I'm not comfortable yet standing way on the left and having a huge hook.  The ball I used for years, probably way to long was the Brunswick Copperhead. Still have it. My best day with that ball was a couple months ago and had in league a 210, 185, 215. What do you think? Have any other suggestions? Why are you making this suggestion?
« Last Edit: August 05, 2017, 06:18:17 AM by BobV1253 »
My current arsenal is: DV8 Deviant, Motiv Revolt, and the Motiv Rebel tank.

 

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Re: Building my first Arsenal. What should I get next?
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2017, 10:01:09 PM »
It's not that I don't like them. It's that you're not consistent enough to use them. Symmetrical is more forgiving.

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Re: Building my first Arsenal. What should I get next?
« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2017, 04:30:23 AM »
Hello,

Lefty I loved your advice. I've been working on that for years. I've had more than one person at my last league tell me I have three different shots. I do have an outside shot, an inside shot, and one sort of in between. I agree about the spare game. What I've lost is my consistent spare game. The last league I was in I was missing spares I wasn't missing before my break. I also agree the ball only does what I tell it. My big phiosphy which has helped me develop these different shots, but is so difficult to remember sometimes, take what the lane will give you. I remind myself it's not what I want the ball to do, it's what the lane is giving me, and then to take advantage of it.

I'm always working on my mechanics. At one time I threw a backup ball, I corrected that. I had a terrible approach, but I'm continuing to work on that. I'm learning when to simply step forward or backward instead of moving left or right. I'm not complacent.

My current goal is simply clean games. I'll get there. I see there is a balance here. To assume one type of ball will get me there, I've found is inaccurate. Just as the idea the next "Great" ball will get me there. Or, to buy five balls, and they are exactly the same with a different name. As an example, I don't want to get all pearl coverstock balls to handle mid to oil lanes. I'm being careful and trying to make wise choices. I can't afford to waste 75 to 200 on a ball.

It's why I'm seeking advice.

why don't you like "asymetrical" balls?

Bob


I'm glad that I can help you from my previous experiences.... Your ok the right track, you certainly have enough of a idea of what to get better at, continue to learn and improve, good luck going forward.

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Re: Building my first Arsenal. What should I get next?
« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2017, 02:43:47 PM »
I'm hoping to improve. I'm not the most athletic guy in the world. I do try and I like Bowling a lot.
My current arsenal is: DV8 Deviant, Motiv Revolt, and the Motiv Rebel tank.