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thedjs

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Good Medium condition ball?
« on: January 15, 2008, 12:41:32 AM »
What is a good medium condition ball?  I am presently using an original Inferno and it is not quite strong enough for the conditions I am seeing in my area.  I have a good ball for heavy oil and a Messenger Ti pearl for dry.  I would like to stick with Columbia, Brunswick, Hammer or Ebonite equipment and I would like to find something that will last more than one season if properly cared for. I've been looking at the Columbia Rival, however, I've read where some are having problems with this ball dying.    

If it helps, I have slower speed and low revs.  My A game is up the boards but I can swing the ball some if necessary.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 02:33:19 PM »
Hammer- Black Widow Pearl

Ebonite- Raid

Columbia- Wrath High Flush with a little bit of surface
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DON DRAPER

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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008, 03:04:06 PM »
your inferno is not really working on medium conditions ? my inferno was one of the best medium condition balls i ever saw. oh well, try a total inferno----much stronger.
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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2008, 11:28:55 PM »
awesome revs.
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charlest

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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 05:26:42 AM »
Give us a hint: what's your "oil" ball?
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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2008, 06:49:18 AM »
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awesome revs.


Would agree with the REVS, but the Finish could work as well for you with the right drilling.
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thedjs

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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 08:28:58 AM »
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Give us a hint: what's your "oil" ball?
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Really I have two.  An older Rhino Pro LE and a Strike Zone.  My problem is with the next ball down.  Presently I am using a Columbia Hyde that may be on its last legs and/or an original Inferno which I can't get to turn over enough on the back end.( Its probably the drilling, pin 2 3/4" from pap, as I have tried several surface adjustments)  What I am looking for is a ball below the Rhino and Zone but stronger than the Inferno so I don't have to make a big move left for the second and third games. From what I've read, the Rival looks like a good bet.  My only concern was that I have read where some were having problems with the Rival dying.
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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 08:40:30 AM »
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Give us a hint: what's your "oil" ball?
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Really I have two.  An older Rhino Pro LE and a Strike Zone.  My problem is with the next ball down.  Presently I am using a Columbia Hyde that may be on its last legs and/or an original Inferno which I can't get to turn over enough on the back end.( Its probably the drilling, pin 2 3/4" from pap, as I have tried several surface adjustments)  What I am looking for is a ball below the Rhino and Zone but stronger than the Inferno so I don't have to make a big move left for the second and third games. From what I've read, the Rival looks like a good bet.  My only concern was that I have read where some were having problems with the Rival dying.


The type of ball that the Rival seems to be a good general type for this position for your game: a lightly polished or very high grit (2000, 4000 grit) solid resin, with medium strong flare and reaction.

Many companies' balls in this position are dull (600 - 800 grit), not polished, like the Brunswick Wizard, Visionary Ogre solid and the Roto-Grip Horizon solid. So you'd have to change the surface to get the length you need due to your slower speed.

Other potential balls are the Track Temper, Lanemasters XS Power, Hammer Black Widow.
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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2008, 09:17:53 AM »
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Give us a hint: what's your "oil" ball?
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Really I have two.  An older Rhino Pro LE and a Strike Zone.  My problem is with the next ball down.  Presently I am using a Columbia Hyde that may be on its last legs and/or an original Inferno which I can't get to turn over enough on the back end.( Its probably the drilling, pin 2 3/4" from pap, as I have tried several surface adjustments)  What I am looking for is a ball below the Rhino and Zone but stronger than the Inferno so I don't have to make a big move left for the second and third games. From what I've read, the Rival looks like a good bet.  My only concern was that I have read where some were having problems with the Rival dying.


The type of ball that the Rival seems to be a good general type for this position for your game: a lightly polished or very high grit (2000, 4000 grit) solid resin, with medium strong flare and reaction.

Many companies' balls in this position are dull (600 - 800 grit), not polished, like the Brunswick Wizard, Visionary Ogre solid and the Roto-Grip Horizon solid. So you'd have to change the surface to get the length you need due to your slower speed.

Other potential balls are the Track Temper, Lanemasters XS Power, Hammer Black Widow.
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Re: Good Medium condition ball?
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2008, 09:23:07 AM »
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Give us a hint: what's your "oil" ball?
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Really I have two.  An older Rhino Pro LE and a Strike Zone.  My problem is with the next ball down.  Presently I am using a Columbia Hyde that may be on its last legs and/or an original Inferno which I can't get to turn over enough on the back end.( Its probably the drilling, pin 2 3/4" from pap, as I have tried several surface adjustments)  What I am looking for is a ball below the Rhino and Zone but stronger than the Inferno so I don't have to make a big move left for the second and third games. From what I've read, the Rival looks like a good bet.  My only concern was that I have read where some were having problems with the Rival dying.


The type of ball that the Rival seems to be a good general type for this position for your game: a lightly polished or very high grit (2000, 4000 grit) solid resin, with medium strong flare and reaction.

Many companies' balls in this position are dull (600 - 800 grit), not polished, like the Brunswick Wizard, Visionary Ogre solid and the Roto-Grip Horizon solid. So you'd have to change the surface to get the length you need due to your slower speed.

Other potential balls are the Track Temper, Lanemasters XS Power, Hammer Black Widow.
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Charlest---Thanks so much for the input.  I think I'll try the Rival or the Black Widow.    
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