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yo

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Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« on: December 02, 2009, 03:47:07 PM »
I'm having some troubles on dryer lanes. i currently use an emerald vibe and a rayzr for dryer lanes, but want to get one ball to over lap both of them. the next ball up from those 2 is my 2nd dimension which is my go to ball. out of the neptune and natural, which do you feel would be a better choice? thanks!

 

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Re: Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2009, 12:01:00 AM »
In theory the the Neptune would probably fit between the Emerald Vibe and Rayzr with the Natural being on par or slightly beneath the Rayzr. I am not too familiar with Hammer balls, however, if I were you I would get the Natural as it should give you a different look and shape. Having three drier lane pearl balls is massive overkill so opt for the Natural.
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Re: Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2009, 12:07:41 AM »
oh i wasnt planning to carry ALL of my dryer lane stuff. just wanna take out the vibe and rayzr and replace them with ONE ball. natural did stand out to me but so did that neptune. decisions decisions.. whats your take?

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Re: Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2009, 09:47:02 AM »
Depends on your style. Are you more of "handsy" guy? If so go with a Natural as you can make it hit. Guys that strap on it tend to like this ball better. If you are in the lower-medium rev department I would suggest the Neptune as you will get the reactive (vs urethane) reaction in the back part of the lane.
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Re: Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2009, 10:31:24 AM »
Both are really good on dry lane conditions.  If I want a ball reaction to be more angular and agressive on the backend, I go with the Neptune. The Neptune to me is a stronger ball than the ratings would indicate when it hits friction.  If the reaction I'm looking for is a smooth and controlled arc downlane, I roll the Natural.  As was mentioned by someone earlier in the thread, those with a stronger hand and rev rate will find that this is a versatile   Both balls store energy until they reach the pindeck and drives through to take out single or corner pins.

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Re: Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2009, 11:58:46 AM »
hmm sounds good so far. i throw it at about 15-16mph with about 300 rpm. i do tilt it a bit but i think i want that extra little kick in the back. neptune it is! haha. how does the neptune compare to a mars though? sorry for all the questions. its just that i found out the neptune was no longer available and only the mars was. -_-

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Re: Storm Natural or Roto Grip Neptune?
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2009, 04:29:25 PM »
I don't have the Mars, but I do have the Neptune & Pluto.  All the Planet series balls have the same core so the coverstocks really dictate the way they roll downlane.  One of the guys on my team rolls the Mars and it gets through the heads like the Neptune but is doesn't have the big skid-snap move when it hits the drier backend it arcs into the pocket and to me has a more controlled look downlane.  The Mars doesn't roll out & stores its energy to drive through the pindeck with excellent carry (as do the other Planet balls).  The Neptune has the same energy through the pindeck but makes a more pronounced snap move through the pocket.  You may still be able to find a Neptune out in local pro shops in town, on Ebay or other online bowling sites.  You get a lot of performance at a very modest price from Roto Grip so you can't lose either way.