Title says it all.  I have no need to use particle in league, and as far as tournaments go I bowl Nationals every year and usually city.  The last few years at Nationals I've had a hard time getting the ball to move, so I'm considering buying a particle ball.  But I would use it for 9 games (at most) and then be done.  

So do you struggle with what you have, or spend $200+ on something that is going to spend most of the time in your bag?
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It IS next year!

I would have one in my bag. I have one ball that I use maybe once or twice every so often and trust me it comes in handy. Its a heavy oiler and I don't even use it in the PBA league except for on the shark pattern. Heavy oil balls, most people are not going to use but I rather have a piece that will work in heavy oil as opposed to not having it.
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MoRich bowling - Better take some Viagra, you don't want to go soft throwing a MoRich!

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I wouldn't, but I do not feel like I would make enough money with it to justify the cost.  Plus I'd get my butt whooped for spending $200 on something I use once.  I buy balls to fill spots and if necessary I will adjust the surface to suit what I'm seeing.  I'd rather dull up an existing ball to handle the oil than drop a big pile of money to gamble that it will be worthwhile.

That said, if you're looking for a versatile ball that will handle its share of oil, look at some of Lanemasters strong particles.  Dull they'll handle as much oil as you want, polished they'll give you great reactions on medium to medium-heavy lanes.  Most would look at something like an NS2 or AMB Particle and say "too condition-specific" and at 320-grit like the AMB comes, you're right, but the higher RG and a lot less surface will make a great, usable ball.

SH