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Hex017

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Make some ball suggestions
« on: May 29, 2007, 02:57:39 PM »
I need a ball to go under my jinx. The jinx is currently the weakest ball in my bag, the key is that I can get into 5th and even 6th arrow and the ball will retain energy when conditions are dry or the pattern plays out that way. I need a ball somewhat like it, I was thinking along the lines of the smokin or radical inferno. Not sure if that would be too much but I need the ball to store energy. Any ideas?
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Re: Make some ball suggestions
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2007, 11:02:01 PM »
BVP Punisher if you can still find one...


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Re: Make some ball suggestions
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2007, 11:30:29 AM »
visionary pearl Ogre?
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Hex017

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Re: Make some ball suggestions
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2007, 11:28:23 PM »
Anyone know where to get a punisher in 15? And just curious just how strong is the ogre pearl?
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charlest

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Re: Make some ball suggestions
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2007, 03:31:44 AM »
The Punisher is in the same range as the Jinx and the Pearl Ogre is stronger.

You need something really mild like a Power Groove pearl, Neptune, Tropical Storm or a Hornet to be less ball than the Jinx.

The ultimate mild resin ball for me is the Visionary Blue-Green Centaur. Polished that ball gets great length and strong hitting power considering it has 1-2" flare max. It comes 1000 grit, but can be easily polished to handle very light oil. I've used it to play between 4th and 5th arrow at Nationals 2 years in a row. (Should have polished it myself this year; it was at 2000 grit. )
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JohnP

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Re: Make some ball suggestions
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2007, 10:23:59 AM »
If you really want to go mild, try a Visionary Slate Blue Gargoyle.  This ball has been discontinued, but the last time I looked it was still available at allstarbowling.com for ~$105.  It is pearl urethane with a dynamic core, there's nothing like it currently being manufactured.  It may be the best dry lane ball ever made.  --  JohnP

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Re: Make some ball suggestions
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2007, 10:28:50 AM »
Slate bLue Gargoyle is a hot tip - as long as you can still find one. A Power Groove Pearl or a Tropical Storm with a weak drilling, or a Power Groove Dry/R (even weaker coverstock) should be an option, too, I am totally with CharlesT and JohnP.
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