win a ball from Bowling.com

Author Topic: Need something smooth and weak.  (Read 17004 times)

lsf_21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3310
Need something smooth and weak.
« on: January 24, 2013, 05:45:00 PM »
I am frustrated with my current look during league. Basically the 2 looks I have are up 5 with urethane and pray for carry or thread the needle from inside where I have zero room left or right. This house is definitely where straighter is greater.

here is what I am using that is hooking too much. Ebonite Hardball, Track 505c, and storm iq tour pearl.

I am lost at what to do. It seems any pearl I drill I get over under and uncontrollable and solids roll way to early. Do I need to try a different drilling? Different ball? Just give up and quit? any suggestions are welcome.

 

Elimeno Pee

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 616
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2013, 07:33:29 PM »
is there something in your game you changing throughout the night, however subtle it may be?  are you a stroker, tweener, or cranker? 
Wise bowler told me once: K.I.S.S.   Keep it simple stupid.

Hyper Cell
Freak
Freak Out
Profit
Totally Defiant
Pursuit
C-System Versa Max
Defiant

JPbowling151

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #32 on: January 26, 2013, 07:41:07 PM »
Black/Silver Tropical Heat Hybrid would be a nice ball for you to try. It's not overly strong and is very smooth in the back.
"Yeah...Well that's just like...your opinion, man." - The Dude

lsf_21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3310
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #33 on: January 26, 2013, 09:59:49 PM »
I have a video. I will post it later tonight. Its a different house and such but you can see how i bowl.

JOEYFI

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 70
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #34 on: January 26, 2013, 10:47:43 PM »
I have the scream, a tropical breeze and a silver recon, all drilled with the pin above and in between the fingers. The recon is the weakest and smoothest of the three. I also have a slingshot and a hammer nail with a fuller roller drilling (pin just to right of thumb and in the track-i'm a lefty and not a full roller) on both. I sometimes catch the thumbhole but it really doesn't affect the roll. They are both very long, but the nail is super smooth and is my main ball on our light ths.

ccrider

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2230
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #35 on: January 26, 2013, 11:00:54 PM »
Have you considered a Ripsaw?  Lane 1 balls generally roll smoother more arc like for me. The Ripsaw would definitely be on my short list for weaker control pieces.

lsf_21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3310
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #36 on: January 27, 2013, 12:35:15 AM »
Couple of videos for anybody that wants to see

Mission 2.0 drilled with the "do not drill" layout. Wearing a wrist brace due to some issues I was having at the time I shot it. Use it when I start to get to wristy on shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv9LLI8Mn5Y
Motiv recon drilled pin over ring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLm7AT5wp4o

bigz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1901
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #37 on: January 27, 2013, 01:27:48 AM »
natural pearl or wait for the supernatural(hybrid) coming soon.
BIGZ-
BIG ON THE LANEZ! <font size=6></font id=size6>

GO STEELERS!!<font color=yellow></font id=yellow>
<img src=../Forum/icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>

lsf_21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3310
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #38 on: January 27, 2013, 02:56:58 AM »
Any idea with the Super Natural will be out?

bigz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1901
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #39 on: January 27, 2013, 03:08:20 AM »
february
BIGZ-
BIG ON THE LANEZ! <font size=6></font id=size6>

GO STEELERS!!<font color=yellow></font id=yellow>
<img src=../Forum/icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>

charlest

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24523
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #40 on: January 27, 2013, 08:06:20 AM »
Any idea with the Super Natural will be out?

But you said, "It seems any pearl I drill I get over under and uncontrollable ..."
A pearl urethane is not going to be any different; that's why one of my original suggestions was to sand a mild pearl like the Scream to 4000 grit!
"None are so blind as those who will not see."

lsf_21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3310
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #41 on: January 27, 2013, 11:34:03 AM »
I would think the urethane in the hybrid would smooth the backend out. Im probobly wrong, but thats what I would have thought

charlest

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24523
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #42 on: January 27, 2013, 02:43:58 PM »
I would think the urethane in the hybrid would smooth the backend out. Im probobly wrong, but thats what I would have thought

I think the Hybrid part is it's half pearl and half solid, but all urethane (which these days does contain some resin)

It should smooth out the backend, but over/under is more a left/right function, than a front/rear function. At least it's always been that way for me.

Since it's a highly polished urethane, it should definitely be a go-to, drop down ball from the solid Natural. It should also enable you you to stay further into the dry/track areas.
"None are so blind as those who will not see."

lsf_21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3310
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #43 on: January 27, 2013, 02:59:54 PM »
Definitely going to see what happens with the "add more oil" this week

mainzer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4405
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #44 on: January 29, 2013, 01:10:33 AM »
I second the BlackOut it has easy length and a smooth backend motion. Use a controlled layout get and NO polish 4000 abralon or 2000 siair getting the ball into a roll a little early will help take away the over under
"No one runs...from the conquerer "

MainzerPower

Brandon Riley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1156
Re: Need something smooth and weak.
« Reply #45 on: January 29, 2013, 11:49:25 AM »
Slingshot.  Its a proven pearl cover with a simple core
Brandon Riley
Brunswick Regional Staff