As usual, whenever I post a question, I usually have a pretty good idea what I want to do or what I'm going to do, but I'm kinda stumped on this one. I want an Optimus. What I've got in my bag right now is a Covert Revolt, a Tribal, and an Uproar. The Revolt doesn't see much action just because I rarely need the hook, so the Optimus would replace it in the bag. However, that ends me up with 3 pearls, and I see a ton of overlap. Even though the pieces don't technically overlap, I bowl on medium conditions, I can hook the lane or play straighter with my Tribal. My Uproar gets down the lane further, but still hooks about the same amount as the Tribal, maybe a little less. I just don't see room for the Optimus here. But being in the shop, I want to be throwing new stuff . . but the Tribal and the Uproar are both so good that I don't want to replace either of them. It was painful enough retiring my Sigma Tour.
Between the Revolt and Optimus, I see more need for the Revolt just because it's a different look. But looking at other new balls, I see absolutely no need for anything but my Uproar and Tribal on the conditions I'm bowling on. The Optimus may be a great option for tournaments where I may need a bigger hooking pearl though. The Tribal and Uproar both need a bit of friction to get moving, but from what I've seen of the Optimus, it needs the same thing. I want the Optimus, but I don't see any reason to spend more money on a reaction I already have . . help?
