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LordWalrus

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Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« on: November 17, 2008, 05:04:53 AM »
I know that all balls absorb oil over time, but why do I want one that specifically excels at it? I've seen several balls taut this as feature #1. It seems to me that this increases ball maintenance and actually messes up my own shot by changing it more rapidly. If these oil absorbers suck up oil so fast, they basically take themselves out of play. Don't they?

Any comments or observations on this?
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2008, 01:07:13 PM »
It does increase the maintenence, but it will help you "burn" an are faster and hook the ball more.  This is more important on PBA/Sport shots than it is on  house patterns.  But is a very good trait for a ball.
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2008, 01:17:24 PM »
I think the new emphasis on oil absorption is what makes the new reactives similar to older particles.  Increased traction in oil and more mid lane.  Both high end reactives and particles require some effort to keep them performing, but I think the reactives are renewed easier than a typical particle ball.
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Stormkid84

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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2008, 01:51:16 PM »
Increased oil consumption=more friction on the lane.
More friction=increased hook and roll
Increased hook and roll=better scores
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2008, 02:42:52 PM »
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Increased hook and roll=better scores


LOL at you !

So you think more hook equals better score ? LOL
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2008, 02:43:21 PM »
great when you wanna make other bowlers cry
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2008, 02:46:59 PM »
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Increased hook and roll=better scores
Tell that to the guys I bowled with this weekend in the Kentucky state tournament in Paducah who couldn't keep the ball on the right side of the headpin Saturday night unless they threw plastic.

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Stormkid84

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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2008, 02:54:23 PM »
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Increased hook and roll=better scores


LOL at you !

So you think more hook equals better score ? LOL
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I will head to my local pro shop. Right after I buy it online.

Sport Bowling is a F**king joke


Not necessarily.  Entry angle and roll equal higher scores.  But entry angle and hook go hand in hand.
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spmcgivern

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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2008, 03:02:22 PM »
I was under the impression oil absorbtion kept he surface of the ball from accumulating a lot of oil.  By absorbing oil, the surface would have less oil on it and thus a dryer ball surface leads to better reaction.  But I may be wrong and talking out my butt.
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2008, 05:38:32 PM »
no ur right. oil absorption keeps more direct surface of the ball in contact with the lane and gives it a better chance of grabbing
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2008, 05:49:54 PM »
I don't know WHY you would want one.  Plenty of high scores were shot before the advent of the "super soaker" spongeballs out there today.

  The property of oil absorption is "supposed" to migrate the oil from the surface of the ball and give you a more predictable contact patch between the lane surface and the balls surface.  The only reason you need that though is because of the high volume of oil being applied to the lane in the first place, and the reason the oil volume is so high is to combat the generation of spongeballs that we had before.  It is just a vicious cycle.  Stronger ball, more oil, stronger ball, etc........

  Yeah, the scores are higher and easier with them ( before they die anyway ), but the more oil they absorb, the more maintenance needed and the more prone to early ball death they are.  Neat trick on the manufacturers part was to build crappy balls designed to wear out quickly, then convince everyone that it was "higher performance" than before, and convince everyone that it was what they needed.  Not only that, but they try to tell you that you need several of them a year.  NICE ONE, HUH?

  I've got some older ones that don't soak up oil nearly as much as the newer ones do and they perform just fine and have lasted for YEARS while still going strong.

  Unless you are bowling at the highest level to make money, and on very high volume shots, you really don't NEED them.  I can understand NEEDING them if you are a PBA member who is relying on tip top performance every shot, but I don't think amateurs NEED such performance, especially on most THS's.
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2008, 05:54:36 PM »
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Increased hook and roll=better scores


LOL at you !

So you think more hook equals better score ? LOL
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I will head to my local pro shop. Right after I buy it online.

Sport Bowling is a F**king joke


Not necessarily.  Entry angle and roll equal higher scores.  But entry angle and hook go hand in hand.
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Me: "These lanes are tight. I have 2 boards!"
My buddy with front 8: "Me too!"
Me: "Yeah, but yours both have arrows on them, and an arrow in between!"

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Me: "These lanes are tight. I have 2 boards!"
My buddy with front 8: "Me too!"
Me: "Yeah, but yours both have arrows on them, and an arrow in between!"


Precisely my next comment.
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Rileybowler

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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2008, 06:05:50 PM »
When oil goes up again you can sell the oil
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2008, 06:16:54 PM »
So you can show your love and affection by giving it multiple hot water baths!
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Re: Why do I want a ball that absorbs oil
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2008, 06:42:22 PM »
Juggernaut,
 You're right that a fair amount of us DON'T need the high performance balls that the PBA pros throw.Thing is,there's a large amount of league bowlers seeing their favorite pro throwing Ball X.Their thought process is that if the pro scores that well with said ball,then I can score well with said ball.
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