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abnormal

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New ball for fall league
« on: August 21, 2007, 06:55:04 AM »
I'm gonna leave work early today to get a new ball punched.

Here are some options. Local pro-shop is running a sale.

Storm Paradigm Domination
Storm Spitfire
Hammer Raw Pain
Ebonite Total NV
Ebonite Infinite One

Right now I'm leaning toward the Total.

Any opinions?
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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2007, 03:05:44 PM »
i throw some of everything. i have thrown the total and was not impressed at all to be honest. like i said i throw some of everthing and the one ball i wish i could use more is my storm agent. i really need to get the cover tweeked cuz its just too strong. i always score good with it when i can use it. if it was me i would go with the domination. i dont think u can go wrong with it.
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splendorlex

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2007, 03:09:06 PM »
Well, the Pain is a great ball that you might not see for much longer since it's disco'd.  Might want to give that a shot, otherwise I'd lean towards the Total NV as well.  Too many people love that ball to pass it up!
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Spider Ball Bowler

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2007, 03:09:38 PM »
It is going to depend on who you ask, but I had a Domination and that ball was horrible.  Worst reaction on any condition I used it on I've ever gotten.  Just an FYI.  Sad because I saw other people throw it and it did exactly what I was hoping mine would do..
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abnormal

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2007, 03:11:05 PM »
I've never owned a Storm ball before so it's hard for me to buy one but the Domination is tempting.
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KDawg77

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2007, 03:13:58 PM »
Narrow it to the Pain and TNV. Considering your current arsenal, I'd say the TNV because it's radically different. The closest you have to modern is the Blade.
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Matt Fortney

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2007, 03:17:32 PM »
I'd have to say the NV. Knowing nothing about your game, i think more people overall love that ball than any other. there's something to popularity. seems very versatile, can be used on a wide variety of conditions with quick surface changes. great hit and carry, that's for sure. anyway, just my two cents.

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abnormal

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2007, 03:24:53 PM »
I am a little in the stone age with my current arsenal and I'm really looking forward to something new. Although I did shoot a 767 with my Sapphire Zone last year.
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KDawg77

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2007, 03:26:45 PM »
Bowling is more about skill than anything else, but since you're getting a new ball, go with something dynamic and drastically different than your current stuff and have fun with it.
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abnormal

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2007, 07:53:10 PM »
I ended up going with the Total NV and let me tell you. It's a monster. Like nothing in my current lineup. I haven't thrown a hook like this since I picked up my Sapphire Zone.

Also after letting my arm rest up this summer I'm back to my old form again. No pain in my elbow at all.
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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2007, 08:26:06 PM »
I don't know what type of reaction you're looking for but I've got a TNV & I like it pretty well. I think it's lightening in a bottle on medium lanes, it's pretty good on med. heavy but I can't get mine to turn on heavy, plus it's way too strong for anything less than medium. I had mine drilled with the #3 layout (if I remember right) & it has a very controlable hook to it & it hits pretty hard. It doesn't have a big hook to it if that's what your looking for.

I'm right handed, have an above average rev rate & try to throw the ball around 14-15mph.
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abnormal

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2007, 08:27:08 AM »
The other thing I like about the TNV is it's purdy. "Cue deliverance music"
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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2007, 08:36:37 AM »
Spit Fire.  It will be a ball that you can play with on almost any condition.
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Phoneman

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Re: New ball for fall league
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2007, 08:37:53 AM »
Wish I had seen this before.  I would have recommended going with the NVS.  I have the TNV and love it but just got an NVS and fell in love the first time I threw it shot 697 with 21 in a row with it after a 183 game in game 1.  NVS is stronger through the pin deck then the TNV.
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