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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: K2PBA12x on February 26, 2009, 12:39:54 AM

Title: Rival vs. Hy-Road
Post by: K2PBA12x on February 26, 2009, 12:39:54 AM

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has thrown a Columbia Rival and a Storm Hy-Road and how they compare.  I am looking for something very versatile to adjust to tournament conditions, as well as being smooth on the medium THS I bowl on weekly.  I'm not too worried about either ball on the THS, but more importantly which one seems to work on a larger variety of tournament/PBA patterns?

I can only afford one or the other and my driller said they are both very good choices based on how I throw it and what I want it to do.  Just wanted some opinions of someone who has used both pieces of equipment.

Thanks for your help.
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K2  

Title: Re: Rival vs. Hy-Road
Post by: cheech on February 26, 2009, 10:10:03 AM

the rival would be more rolly and smoother imo. the hyroad would ge tmore length and have a smooth hard arc and backend
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Title: Re: Rival vs. Hy-Road
Post by: dougb on February 26, 2009, 06:15:07 PM

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the rival would be more rolly and smoother imo. the hyroad would ge tmore length and have a smooth hard arc and backend

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I have a Rival and a T-Road Pearl (same core, different cover than the HyRoad) and that is exactly how they compare for me.  

I think the Rival can handle a lot more oil than the HyRoad too.
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Columbia 300 Rival
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