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zildjian

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help choosing new bowling ball
« on: February 02, 2014, 11:40:34 PM »
hey guys,

 Just finished my first league over the summer, and the oil pattern here is medium to heavy. i bowl a a 14lb Hammer Arson Hybrid with finger tip grip. my average is 152. I want to improve more and ultimately achieve higher scores. i notice my ball is not as aggressive as i would like for these lanes.

Can anyone help put me in the right direction for choosing another reactive resin ball thats a little more aggressive. it doesn't have to be a Hammer product either. I bowl straight with short hook on the back end. think if i go with a little more aggressive cover stock i wont have that long straight shot and can get it to hook a bit sooner.

 Thanks,
 -zildjian

 

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Re: help choosing new bowling ball
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2014, 11:55:48 PM »
I personally believe (and I'm sure many others will agree) you should put the money that you plan on spending on a new ball towards a few lessons with a quality coach. Talk to your pro shop operator and find out if there are any certified coaches in your area. Learning proper technique will increase you average much more than a new ball at this point.

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Re: help choosing new bowling ball
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2014, 07:19:55 AM »
hey guys,

 Just finished my first league over the summer, and the oil pattern here is medium to heavy. i bowl a a 14lb Hammer Arson Hybrid with finger tip grip. my average is 152. I want to improve more and ultimately achieve higher scores. i notice my ball is not as aggressive as i would like for these lanes.

Can anyone help put me in the right direction for choosing another reactive resin ball thats a little more aggressive. it doesn't have to be a Hammer product either. I bowl straight with short hook on the back end. think if i go with a little more aggressive cover stock i wont have that long straight shot and can get it to hook a bit sooner.

 Thanks,
 -zildjian

Can you give more details?  Are you more of a stroker (lower revs) or a cranker (higher revs)?  Any idea how hard you throw the ball?  When you mean more aggressive; are you meaning more flip on the backend of the lane or do you want something smooth but handle the oil better than the Arson?
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baer300

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Re: help choosing new bowling ball
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2014, 07:22:04 AM »
I have to agree. Its not always about buying a new ball. A good quality lesson goes a long way.
If you are sold on buying a ball, then the best option is to go to the Pro Shop and have them suggest that. There are a lot of variables that go into what ball you should buy.
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zildjian

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Re: help choosing new bowling ball
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 09:24:00 AM »
Thanks for the comments, I'm going to sign up for lessons soon and talk with my pro shop owner about everything. I just feel that the lanes I bowl are medium to heavy oil and my ball just glides further down the lane. Was looking for Something a bit more grippy.

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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2014, 09:44:14 AM »
Lesson first and foremost.  If you want your Arson Hybrid to hook a little sooner, a surface change (more dull) may be all that is needed in the mean time.  Talk to your proshop about that as well.

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Re: help choosing new bowling ball
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2014, 10:10:00 AM »
I personally believe (and I'm sure many others will agree) you should put the money that you plan on spending on a new ball towards a few lessons with a quality coach. Talk to your pro shop operator and find out if there are any certified coaches in your area. Learning proper technique will increase you average much more than a new ball at this point.

I agree with bowlerzs and Adam on the wisdom of some coaching. A new ball will not help you if some aspect of your technique is improper. You would be amazed at the amount of instruction that is available on the internet. Google a phrase like "proper bowling grip," and you will get a number of links with youtube demonstrations and narratives on almost any aspect of bowling.
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zildjian

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Re: help choosing new bowling ball
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2014, 05:08:05 PM »
Thank you everyone! I Appreciate your time and help.
-zildjian