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Brian Green

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Ball to open the lane up.
« on: June 11, 2012, 09:50:04 PM »
I'm trying to round out my arsenal and based on what I have in my bag I'm missing a ball that I can get in with when the heads start to go.

My stats are in my profile  and here's what I have.


Purple nexus - heavy
Mission 2.0 - med heavy
Versa max med  benchmark reaction
Too reckless - med more backend
Total bedlam  polished - med light
Omega /r -  light.

The bedlam and omega may not stay in the bag.    I'm thinking I could use a crossroad and tropical heat.  But I'm open to other suggestions. 
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tommyboy74

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Re: Ball to open the lane up.
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2012, 10:23:37 PM »
It depends on the reaction shape that works best for you.  The Crossroad would actually fit in better between your VersaMax and Too Reckless.  That would be due to the VersaMax having a slightly earlier read overall than the Crossroad but being a few feet earlier than the Too Reckless.  The cover on the Crossroad is the same as the HyRoad and it works well when you need an option on the medium patterns.

You did mention possibly getting rid of the Total Bedlam and the Omega/R though.  If you go that route, I would recommend the Rising Star.  It's controllable and yet gives you a great ball that works well on the medium-light conditions.  The Neutron core is a great symmetrical core that keeps pins low and matches really well with the great hybrid cover.  Knowing your stats, the Rising Star should also give you some flexibility to step down from the Too Reckless on some true medium patterns without a lot of carrydown. 

Then for light, go for the new Scream (pearl) or Shout (solid) from Roto Grip coming out.  Those use a higher RG symmetrical core that is similar to the Neutron Core and knowing the Rising Star is a great ball from throwing it last year, the Scream and Shout should be a great compliment.
« Last Edit: June 11, 2012, 10:35:23 PM by tommyboy74 »
Current Ball Arsenal
Heavy:
MOTIV Jackal Legacy
MOTIV Mythic Jackal

Med-Heavy:
MOTIV Trident Odyssey
MOTIV Forge Fire
MOTIV Covert Revolt

Medium:
MOTIV VIP ExJ Sigma
MOTIV Sigma Sting
MOTIV Pride Solid

Medium-Light
MOTIV Venom Shock
MOTIV Tribal Fire

islenmetfan4life

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Re: Ball to open the lane up.
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2012, 10:43:46 PM »
I find the heat's to be a bit stronger and controllable than you would think. If you want a ball to really open up the lane you can't go wrong with a victory road pearl, or the crossroad if you tend to stay away from pearlized equipment. For the weak ball, the breezes are about as weak as you can get. I'm personally going to get a shout when it comes out as well.

spmcgivern

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Re: Ball to open the lane up.
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2012, 09:59:46 AM »
I have always seen the Too Reckless to be somewhat good at moving in and opening the lane up.  I am guessing it isn't strong enough for what you are looking for.  I agree with others that the Rising Star is a very good ball but can't imagine it being able to open the lane any more than the Too Reckless.  I often need a stronger ball to move in left of the dry.  A high hook potential pearl would be ideal, unless you have some hand and can rely on the coverstock to create flip on the backends.

In the Storm lineup the Victory Road Pearl can give you a great look moving in, but not sure if it is that much stronger overall than the Too Reckless.  It is pearl so it may be able to get through the heads a little better whereas the Too Reckless is a polished solid.  The Marvel Pearl reacts more like a hybrid than a true pearl but is stronger than the Victory Road Pearl.  The Nano Pearl is very strong, and could be a big jump in overall hook making the gap large between balls.

In the Roto Grip lineup, the Bandit could be a great option.  It is stronger than the Rising Star and reacts later with a more defined breakpoint.  The Rising Star is a more versatile ball, but if you are looking to truly open the lane up when the shot breaks down, I feel the Bandit would be better.  Stronger than that would be the Critical Theory giving you a similar overall hook potential as the Nexus.  The Bandit and the Critical Theory have the same cover, only the core in the CT is quite a bit stronger and the cover is sanded. Since the Bandit is a symmetrical, it will be a bit more driller friendly.

These are only my opinions.  I have not thrown all of these balls.

Edit:
Just noticed your stats.  I used to be in that area.  Your speed would have a lot to do with what would be the best.  I assume with that rev rate you can play "deep" with some success.  I personally would look to something stronger than the Too Reckless, but I am not sure of where you want this ball to fit in your arsenal.  As others have mentioned, a weaker ball like a Tropical Breeze could be a great addition to your arsenal also.  It would allow you to play out longer, delaying the inevitable move deep inside when the heads go.
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