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jmc1972

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Urethane Ball recommendation
« on: May 07, 2017, 08:09:11 PM »
Hi everyone,

Bowled a tournament today and did absolutely horrible. It was a Cheetah pattern layer out over a pattern that was previously on the lanes. I don't have a Urethane ball and have made the decision it's time to pick one up.

I'm considering ether the Storm Pitch Black or the Motiv Tank Rampage. Any recommendations?
Quote from: leftybowler70 on Today at 09:34:44 PM
Please give your bowling style; Speed/rev rate, pin to pap, and the conditions you mainly bowl on 41 ft, 38 ft, etc; That way, you'll receive proper recommendations on what you fit you best.

PAP - 5 1/4 Over 7/8 Up
Speed - 18.5 (can go as low as 15 and as high as 21 but normally sit right at 18.5 at the foul line.
Rev Rate - 300 - appx.
I bowl on both THS and Sport. Don't think I'll ever use this ball on THS. This week was PBA Cheetah, last week was PBA Scorpion 47', the week prior was a 43' version of Scorpion, next week is ABT #8 (36', 24.55ml).

Thanks!
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Re: Urethane Ball recommendation
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2017, 09:35:27 AM »
Thanks everyone for your help!  I'm still completely unsure what to add because it looks like there are quite of few choices. I may need to spend some money and experiment. Wife's gonna love this one lmao.
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Re: Urethane Ball recommendation
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2017, 10:03:42 AM »
Quote from: jmc1972 on May 07, 2017, 08:09:11 PM
Hi everyone,

Bowled a tournament today and did absolutely horrible. It was a Cheetah pattern layer out over a pattern that was previously on the lanes. I don't have a Urethane ball and have made the decision it's time to pick one up.

I'm considering ether the Storm Pitch Black or the Motiv Tank Rampage. Any recommendations?
Quote from: leftybowler70 on Today at 09:34:44 PM
Please give your bowling style; Speed/rev rate, pin to pap, and the conditions you mainly bowl on 41 ft, 38 ft, etc; That way, you'll receive proper recommendations on what you fit you best.

PAP - 5 1/4 Over 7/8 Up
Speed - 18.5 (can go as low as 15 and as high as 21 but normally sit right at 18.5 at the foul line.
Rev Rate - 300 - appx.
I bowl on both THS and Sport. Don't think I'll ever use this ball on THS. This week was PBA Cheetah, last week was PBA Scorpion 47', the week prior was a 43' version of Scorpion, next week is ABT #8 (36', 24.55ml).

Thanks!

Instead of urethane, which would be very weak compared to the rest of your arsenal, you could consider an IQ Tour Solid. You could drill it pin down to give it a very smooth reaction and it would definitely be more versatile than urethane.  Have you ever had an one?  It may be worth considering instead as urethane is very limited in it's application and usefulness.
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Re: Urethane Ball recommendation
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2017, 10:07:47 AM »
Quote from: LookingForALeftyWall on May 09, 2017, 10:03:42 AM
Quote from: jmc1972 on May 07, 2017, 08:09:11 PM
Hi everyone,

Bowled a tournament today and did absolutely horrible. It was a Cheetah pattern layer out over a pattern that was previously on the lanes. I don't have a Urethane ball and have made the decision it's time to pick one up.

I'm considering ether the Storm Pitch Black or the Motiv Tank Rampage. Any recommendations?
Quote from: leftybowler70 on Today at 09:34:44 PM
Please give your bowling style; Speed/rev rate, pin to pap, and the conditions you mainly bowl on 41 ft, 38 ft, etc; That way, you'll receive proper recommendations on what you fit you best.

PAP - 5 1/4 Over 7/8 Up
Speed - 18.5 (can go as low as 15 and as high as 21 but normally sit right at 18.5 at the foul line.
Rev Rate - 300 - appx.
I bowl on both THS and Sport. Don't think I'll ever use this ball on THS. This week was PBA Cheetah, last week was PBA Scorpion 47', the week prior was a 43' version of Scorpion, next week is ABT #8 (36', 24.55ml).

Thanks!

Instead of urethane, which would be very weak compared to the rest of your arsenal, you could consider an IQ Tour Solid. You could drill it pin down to give it a very smooth reaction and it would definitely be more versatile than urethane.  Have you ever had an one?  It may be worth considering instead as urethane is very limited in it's application and usefulness.

I haven't had one. The closest I have would be my iq30 pin down and my timeless pin down (have one pin up and one pin down). Also briefly thought about a Hustle or a Hy-road.
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Re: Urethane Ball recommendation
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2017, 03:27:13 PM »
Visionary Crow is another urethane ball on the market.

https://www.visionarybowling.com/ball/the-crow

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Re: Urethane Ball recommendation
« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2017, 09:52:43 AM »
IQ Tour solid is definitely a great ball, and more versatile than a urethane.  However, urethane can give you a very condition specific reaction that is very difficult to get from any resin ball. 

Here is what many people don't understand.  Once you have burned a spot in the heads, urethane will start up just as quick as a resin ball.  Down the lane urethane certainly carries oil down more than resin, but more important urethane is more susceptible to any given amount of carrydown than resin.  These are the reasons that you shouldn't go to urethane when lanes start to break down. 

Bottom line, urethane can be very useful on a fresh house shot that is very wet dry right to left.  It can also be useful on short flat patterns by allowing you to stay more squared up way outside. 
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