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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 07:46:57 AM

Title: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 07:46:57 AM
I'm looking for a new ball as soon as my new shoes (ABS Tour ultras) arrive and I decided I need to get something for dry. The ball I use now is my Hex which is good, but it still jumps off the dry too much too often. I was thinking of getting something real smooth (there are a lot of older wooden lanes around) something like an ebonite Tornado or a Storm hit(big hit?) Power groove looks to aggresive and I don't know if waiting for the desert heat will work, considering tracks last dry lane ball attempt was a joke. I'm not really interested in visionary either. What ball do you guys think would work as a smooth dry lane ball?
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: RaginCajun on March 17, 2005, 03:49:58 PM
Track Dry Heat is perfect with the right drill.
Tame it down. Dont drill the thing like your
strike ball. It works great for me.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: VBP-Dustin on March 17, 2005, 03:52:55 PM
blzing inferno hard   goes straight with great power
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 04:18:49 PM
I have slow speed and couldn't drill the dry heat tame enough. I hated it, sorry, and a Blazing inferno? I'm talking dry here guys as in, my hex overhooks. That ball is not that strong. It's not that these are bad suggestions it's just I don't like the dry heat, could not stand how strong that thing was. As for the blazing inferno...I don't think I really need to spend that much $$$ for a smooth dry lane ball. How about the tornado or storm hit guys? Or maybe there is something else? Thanks in advance.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 04:54:19 PM
No suggestions guys? Am I now banned for eternity for mentioning an ebonite tornado? I know someone has some good knowledge on a good dry lane ball.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: RaginCajun on March 17, 2005, 06:56:20 PM
Well another option would be Lane 1 XXXL.
Ive seen this ball in action and its
fantastic on dry lanes. Alot of people
on here love it as well. The tornado
would work fine but i think the XXXL
would be smoother and hit harder with
better carry.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 07:22:24 PM
I would love to try lane1 but...I just don't have 160+ dollars to spend on a dry lane ball where some of my other options are a lot cheaper. Do you guys think I should just wait? I am bowling in a tourney next month I believe and I've heard the house is always very very dry. Just wanted to know what you all think. Anyone else have any suggestions? And can someone tell me a little more about this new dry lane ball from Track? (Saw the new heat to...gotta get me 1 of tem )
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: azguy on March 17, 2005, 07:59:44 PM
I'd go with the Big Hit. A Hit is not much of a 'core' a traditional 3 piece where at least the Big Hit is a modified 4 piece core. A bit more action, but still not a budget breaker.

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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on March 17, 2005, 08:13:18 PM
a big hit pearl, or a tornado would be fine. BUT he said a blazing inferno HARD which is the one they made with a hardness rating of like 90 something. From what I've heard, even on DRYYYY lanes it acts like plastic but hits just as hard since is a dynamic core. If you have slow speed, it would probably be good, though you'd need to play really straight with it.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 08:19:32 PM
Yea I was thinking a big hit looked good to actually...but about these infernos...where can I find them and how much do they cost? If I can't get one the big hit is looking good I'd say.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: JohnP on March 17, 2005, 08:38:12 PM
When you eliminate Visionary, you eliminate a great dry lane ball - the Slate Blue Gargoyle.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 17, 2005, 08:39:26 PM
quote:
When you eliminate Visionary, you eliminate a great dry lane ball - the Slate Blue Gargoyle.  --  JohnP


Yea...just not so sure if I want a urethane ball, I mean just how strong is it and is it really that smooth?
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-If you're not willing to change, you're not willing to improve.

-Life is like a coin, you can spend it any way you want, but you can only spend it once.

-I will forever love this great game, I love the people and the competition, I only wish the best would get the recognition of an ATHLETE that they deserve.
Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: MSC2471 on March 18, 2005, 04:41:27 AM
I tell you, the Dynothane Barrage may be your ticket for dry lanes. Pancake weightblock, resin coverstock- if drilled correctly this ball will give you a nice smooth look when everyone else is trying to throw it too hard or take more off the ball on hooking lanes. I've seen other bowlers amazed at how I'm able to stay with resin when they have to move to their plastic for dry conditions...

Matt
Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: dpunky on March 18, 2005, 08:33:37 AM
I would get the Rhino Pro Teal as my dry lanes ball.  It's the best dry lanes ball I've ever had.

dpunky
Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: thirtyclean on March 18, 2005, 08:51:06 AM
Use the Pure Hammer which is a uerethane ball
with a touch of reactive. I use this in a league
which the ball hooks at the heads. I do not bother
bringing any other ball to these alleys. I have it
drilled with a 4 inch pin. 5 x 4.5 drilling.
Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Goof1073 on March 18, 2005, 08:52:35 AM
I think it all depends on just how dry your dry conditions are.

My personal favorites for dry conditions are the Barrage, Barbed Wire and Crisis Pearl.  The Barrage is more of a bone dry ball, while the Barbed and Crisis will a use on more of the typical dry conditions that I see.
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Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: JohnP on March 18, 2005, 03:01:14 PM
quote:
Yea...just not so sure if I want a urethane ball, I mean just how strong is it and is it really that smooth?


Hex017 -- I use the Slate Blue 90% of the time.  Slow speed locks me out of reactive balls most of the time, and if the lanes get even dryer I go to my original Faball Black Hammer.  Best way I can describe the SB reaction - it reacts the same on medium dry to dry as reactive does on medium heavy to heavy, but doesn't hit quite as hard.
Title: Re: Which of these balls for dry...?
Post by: Hex017 on March 19, 2005, 11:48:06 AM
Thanks for all the replys everyone. The dynothane barrage and crisis pearl grabbed my attention. They look like they may be just what I need. As soon as my shoes arrive and I get my thumb hole problems fixed I'll probably get one. Anyone know what might be a good way to drill one of these?
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-If you're not willing to change, you're not willing to improve.

-Life is like a coin, you can spend it any way you want, but you can only spend it once.

-I will forever love this great game, I love the people and the competition, I only wish the best would get the recognition of an ATHLETE that they deserve.