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Equipment Boards => Roto Grip => Topic started by: thewhiz on October 15, 2016, 09:03:14 PM
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She needs a couple balls to fill some gaps. She has. Looking for storm or roto grip.
Eternal Cell
Wrecker
Hyroad
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The first question I have is can you post some information about her game (speed, rev rate, patterns she bowls on, etc)? That can be helpful with providing some more specific recommendations.
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typical house shot. up the boards player. turns the ball some not a ton. up the back of the ball mostly. speed around 13-14 mph.
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2 of my daughters love their Hy-Wires
smooth arc with very little over/under issues
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The first question any Pro Shop should ask is what are you trying to get from the ball? You say fill in some gaps, but that could mean anything.
What does she want to see? Is the HyRoad/Wrecker too strong and does she need something weaker? I have always thought those two were very close in performance.
Does she want something between the Eternal Cell and everything else? Does she even use the Eternal Cell?
Once you know what a bowler wants/needs in their arsenal, the easier it is to select the right ball. Too many bowlers just want something new. And on the internet, we don't know anything about the conditions or your girlfriend. Not trying to be difficult, but there are a lot of unknowns.
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Lyalc52 thanks for your input. The other answer way too technical. Fyi the wrecker and hy road ain't even close.
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I would look at Storms new Matches -- solid and pearl --- Roto Grips new Wreck-it (hybrid) is also a smoother ball than the Wrecker, in other words it will not over react at the pin deck, it will pick up sooner and have more arch rather than a later reaction. Just depends what she wants.
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Buy one of everything. Don't drill anything. Ta-da! ;D
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She needs a couple balls to fill some gaps. She has. Looking for storm or roto grip.
Eternal Cell
Wrecker
Hyroad
Are you looking to replace anything? Here is what I would recommend based on what you say.
Oil ball: Eternal Cell
Benchmark: HyRoad
Flip ball: Wrecker
Light oil ball: Drill a Joyride
The Joyride is a ball that will get down the lane but offer a little more control when the Wrecker is uncontrollable without going all the way down to urethane like a Pitch Blue.
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Not looking to replace anything. Right now her by road is her weakest ball. Sometimes the wrecker and cell are too much and the hy road isnt enough.
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You can also experiment with cover adjustments on a few of her current balls to see what reaction she gets.