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xrayjay

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second shift ball for a stroker
« on: April 21, 2015, 11:44:21 AM »
I've been out of touch with NIB's in the last few years, and I'm in the market for a ball that I can use for second shift that starts after a league with 5 per team. The THS pattern is medium length and low in volume.

My specs:
16.5 mph down lane
<300 rpms
<10* tilt
65*-75* rotation

I was wondering if the Tag would be a good option....or the breeze......
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SVstar34

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2015, 11:52:54 AM »
What about the new Storm Ride that is available today? I have one getting drilled today and should be able to throw it in our men's league tomorrow night

xrayjay

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2015, 12:01:33 PM »
What about the new Storm Ride that is available today? I have one getting drilled today and should be able to throw it in our men's league tomorrow night

I went to the storm matchmaker after reading your reply and the Ride was first option. lol
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2015, 12:25:36 PM »
a ball choice like this is really just personal company preference every company has their version of this ball. i would look at the columbia freeze/deep  freeze

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2015, 12:27:09 PM »
I like the roll of the scream/shout.  I get wrecker carry, more length, less movement off the spot!
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2015, 12:32:45 PM »
What do you usually start with on a fresh shot at this particular house?  That's a piece of information that might help others answer your question.

xrayjay

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2015, 01:50:19 PM »
At this house I normally use a medium solid at 4k oob medium RG and high diff. W/ layout
65x4.5x30 and bowling in fresh.
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tommyboy74

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2015, 04:05:43 PM »
The Motiv Tag would fit well here.  That ball is angular off the spot but still very clean through the front and carries well.
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2015, 08:10:58 AM »
I like the roll of the scream/shout.  I get wrecker carry, more length, less movement off the spot!

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2015, 09:07:39 AM »
a ball choice like this is really just personal company preference every company has their version of this ball. i would look at the columbia freeze/deep  freeze

I agree.  Brunswick and Radical also have options for you.  On the Brunswick side, the LT-48 is a great piece for the conditions you describe and very affordable.  Put an aggressive drill on it.  They also have the Brute, the Strike King, and soon to be released Soul and Soul Mate.  Radical is releasing the Rack Attacks and also has the Grease Monkeys.

I saw a Storm Ride yesterday and for what it's worth the ball is very good looking.

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2015, 11:57:05 AM »
thanks for your input gents.....greatly appreciated
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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2015, 12:48:47 PM »
The Arson Low Flare is another ball to consider.  --  JohnP

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2015, 01:53:33 PM »
It really depends on how you are trying to play the lanes on the second shift.  I cant imagine not getting pretty deep and I too am a stroker.  I usually try to use a relatively strong pearl, and if I cant get a look at 4th arrow, I go to a tamer pearl drilled for length.  Current balls I would use are first a Marvel Pearl, and then if that is too much my Cobalt Vibe would be an option.  As othesr have said everyone makes balls with these kind of specs. 

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2015, 01:55:57 AM »
My personal choice for the conditions you mentioned, and I'm a stroker as well, is the Storm Supernatural.

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Re: second shift ball for a stroker
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2015, 02:34:37 AM »
I just got the tag and its pretty strong just a couple boards under the forza playing around 14 to 19 board at the arrows. The tropical breezeyy on the other hand is the go to ball if you want to play that direct straight shot at 10 board, does it's job going down and in