So I started a new league this year at a local house. The lanes are pretty dry compared to other leagues I've been in. It was suggested by someone I know well in bowling to pick up the Arson Low Flare Solid for a dryer shot. So I bought it. I told the guy at the pro-shop I needed it to be non-aggressive so it won't hook that much on a dry shot. This is the pro-shop in the bowling alley I am bowling at so he knows how dry the lanes are. He drilled it with the pin centered above the fingers. I threw it on that shot and can't seem to keep it on the lane. I rev it quite a bit but my speed only stays around 15-15.50. So I'm about average or just below in speed. So I actually resorted back to my old Storm Eraser and I'm hitting the shot quite well. The problem is, the Eraser is old as dirt and has been resurfaced many times. I really need to find a ball that will react the same. I'm standing about 25 and throwing it around 16. It's hitting out to about 10 and coming up nicely. Anyone recommend a ball that would react about the same? I've considered the Storm Pitch Black but I don't want to buy another ball that isn't going to work for me. Any suggestions? Any make is ok with me honestly. I've always bowled better with Storm products but I'm not committed to Storm by any means. Thanks guys!

So I started a new league this year at a local house. The lanes are pretty dry compared to other leagues I've been in. It was suggested by someone I know well in bowling to pick up the Arson Low Flare Solid for a dryer shot. So I bought it. I told the guy at the pro-shop I needed it to be non-aggressive so it won't hook that much on a dry shot. This is the pro-shop in the bowling alley I am bowling at so he knows how dry the lanes are. He drilled it with the pin centered above the fingers. I threw it on that shot and can't seem to keep it on the lane. I rev it quite a bit but my speed only stays around 15-15.50. So I'm about average or just below in speed. So I actually resorted back to my old Storm Eraser and I'm hitting the shot quite well. The problem is, the Eraser is old as dirt and has been resurfaced many times. I really need to find a ball that will react the same. I'm standing about 25 and throwing it around 16. It's hitting out to about 10 and coming up nicely. Anyone recommend a ball that would react about the same? I've considered the Storm Pitch Black but I don't want to buy another ball that isn't going to work for me. Any suggestions? Any make is ok with me honestly. I've always bowled better with Storm products but I'm not committed to Storm by any means. Thanks guys!

I bowl in a house with a similar type shot.  I've tried several balls and still have not found a winner.  A team mate of mine is using the Storm Super Natural and is doing fairly well.  If he had your speed it would probably be perfect.  Another bowler in the league has gone to a Columbia Scout and he seems to be very happy with it.  He says it keeps him from over-hooking. 

If you try something and it works, please let us know.  Good luck.

Why not just keep using the Storm Eraser if you are bowling well with it?  Nothing wrong with an older ball as long as the ball return can still pick it up.

I agree. Why get something new if what you're using is working great?

Standing 25 gives you another 15 or so left with your feet. 

You could also take the surface up on the Arson Low Flare and then go with extender polish.

I am perfectly content with using the Eraser. However, the last time I had it resurfaced, the guy told me since the ball label (the eraser logo) was almost gone from the ball from having been resurfaced so many times, its time for a new one. I know bowling but I don't know equipment that well so I assumed he was right. Is that not right?

According to the last USBC rule I recall, as long as the serial number is still legible, you're throwing a legal ball. FYI the pro shop can re-engrave the serial number.

I'd be more concerned about all the oil the Eraser has absorbed. Have you ever had an oil extraction done? That's as important as a proper surface to getting a good ball reaction and hitting power.

My Nail Titanium with a "weak" layout works very well for me on dry-light oil conditions.

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It's Crossgate Lanes in Blue Ash, OH. A little north of Cincy.