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Sn

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Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« on: October 10, 2006, 02:04:25 AM »
I'm currently looking for a ball to play on medium-dry to medium-heavy conditions (versatile). However my budget restricts me to balls in the mid-priced lines only.

What I care most about is that the ball must have a decent hitting power. (Or do mid-priced balls never hit hard? I wonder)

Preferred brands: Storm, Roto Grip, Dyno-thane or Ebonite.

Many thanks!
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pnj1967

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2006, 10:06:18 AM »
Track Equation

http://www.bowling.com/products/track-equation.htm

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shelley

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2006, 10:09:21 AM »
44 Magnum.  Polished will get you bordering on medium-light and box to duller will eat medium to medium-heavy for lunch.

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2006, 10:11:11 AM »
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Track Equation
http://www.bowling.com/products/track-equation.htm


Does this ball hit hard? This one seems to be quite new and I've not heard anything about it yet. However I have some doubt on Track's balls because of the comments given by some of my friends.
Thanks.
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Atochabsh

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2006, 10:11:46 AM »
You are not going to find any new ball that is good in medium heavy and medium dry conditions.  

But I would suggest the Hammer Doom (pearl) or Hammer Pain (dull) in the mid price range.  Get the Pain if you see more medium to heavy and the Doom for medium to dry.  If you have more medium to dry you might also consider the Ebonite Ice at an even lower price range.  The Big Time and Big Time Pearl by Ebonite are also good bargins for the power.  

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pnj1967

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2006, 10:14:38 AM »
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Track Equation
http://www.bowling.com/products/track-equation.htm


Does this ball hit hard? This one seems to be quite new and I've not heard anything about it yet. However I have some doubt on Track's balls because of the comments given by some of my friends.
Thanks.


Great ball, Med. to almost Med heavy. Yes does hit hard.


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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2006, 10:18:19 AM »
Thanks for all the input.

Actually I prefer a ball in the medium-oil to medium-dry range due to my low ball speed. However it seems that most balls in this range do not have great hitting power. The ball need not be a new release.

Also, does anyone have compared Horizon with Horizon Solid, and 44 Magnum with 357 Magnum? I see the Horizon and 44 Magnum are suggested but I'm just curious to see if the other two hit the same.

Thanks again!
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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2006, 10:58:52 AM »
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44 Magnum.  Polished will get you bordering on medium-light and box to duller will eat medium to medium-heavy for lunch.

SH


I'll echo that.

It's the strongest Vendetta to date.  (I have a 15lb I can sell ya! )  

A close second recommendation would be the Vendetta Black, it's been in production for over three years.  How many performance balls can claim that.?
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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2006, 11:02:40 AM »
A Storm Hybrid with a stronger drill. You can adjust the surface to handle the heavier stuff.
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shelley

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2006, 11:09:12 AM »
quote:
Thanks for all the input.

Actually I prefer a ball in the medium-oil to medium-dry range due to my low ball speed. However it seems that most balls in this range do not have great hitting power. The ball need not be a new release.


For medium to medium-light, the 357 would be a better choice than the 44.  It's all-pearl rather than solid-pearl mix and it's also polished.

SH
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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2006, 11:14:27 AM »
Roto Grip Saturn. Use it on medium heavy and medium dry
polished. Very versatile !

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2006, 11:20:46 AM »
quote:
Thanks for all the input.

Also, does anyone have compared Horizon with Horizon Solid, and 44 Magnum with 357 Magnum? I see the Horizon and 44 Magnum are suggested but I'm just curious to see if the other two hit the same.

Thanks again!


What is this with "hit"?
Maybe you have not yet realized it, but every ball will hit hard if you get the right ball for your lane condition and for your release, when drilled reasonably.

What hits hard for one person, hits like crap for the next person, on the same lane condition+lane surface.

If you have both low ball speed and low revs (as you say in your profile), you need to watch your combination of ball strength and cover preparation very closely. You probably need a stronger than average ball for mediums, but will probably need either a finer surface or some level of polish.

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2006, 11:23:00 AM »
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Thanks for all the input.

Actually I prefer a ball in the medium-oil to medium-dry range due to my low ball speed. However it seems that most balls in this range do not have great hitting power. The ball need not be a new release.


For medium to medium-light, the 357 would be a better choice than the 44.  It's all-pearl rather than solid-pearl mix and it's also polished.

SH


If he has low revs and low ball speed, I wonder if the pearl 357 would suit him; I think it wouldn't. I'm thinking the 44. Maybe the 44 dulled down + polish, If he's talking TRUE mediums.
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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2006, 11:37:08 AM »
If you want a GREAT medium ball for even a lower price point than where you're looking Saturn is the way to go.  It's MUCH stronger than it looks on paper.  I hear the Horizon Solid HOOKS so that might be an option for a stronger mid-price.
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shelley

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Re: Looking for a nice mid-priced ball
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2006, 11:42:10 AM »
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If he has low revs and low ball speed, I wonder if the pearl 357 would suit him; I think it wouldn't. I'm thinking the 44. Maybe the 44 dulled down + polish, If he's talking TRUE mediums.


Could be.  I was a low-speed, low-rev guy for a long time.  Still probably am, by most standards, and I have had trouble with weak equipment not wanting to move.  You're probably right about the 44.  Lower grit plus polish might be the way to go.  I haven't been one to change surfaces much, so I didn't consider that as a possibility.

SH
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