Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: tommyboy74 on April 14, 2012, 03:41:12 PM
Title: Suggestions on where to place the HyRoad
Post by: tommyboy74 on April 14, 2012, 03:41:12 PM
I am picking up a HyRoad from a member of the site soon and was debating on where I should place it in the arsenal. I've had a lot of success with hybrid covers and feel they fit my game better than most pearl reactives.
Here are my stats: Speed 19-22mph, 380-420 revs, primary game is playing straighter but can cross the lane. I also am considered low track and tend to stay behind the ball more. My current arsenal with layouts are below:
Defiant: 3-1/2 x 5 x 3, used on heavy oil
919C: 4 x 4 x 2 with hole at P3, used with medium-heavy oil
Vital Energy: 5 x 4 x 3, pin drilled completely out, used with medium-heavy oil
505T: 4 x 4 x 2, pin above ring finger, used on medium oil
Brick: 4 x 4 x 1 with hole at P1, pin above ring finger, polished and used with medium-light oil
Early thoughts were to have the HyRoad as a step down from the Defiant. However, a thought was to also place it between the 919C and Vital Energy. Knowing the HyRoad has a stronger hybrid cover, what are your thoughts for where I can get the best out of this ball?
My Arsenal (as of February 2012) Heavy Oil:Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB Medium-Heavy Oil:Track 919C: 3000 AB Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Track 505T: 4000 AB
Medium-Light Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Edited by tommyboy74 on 4/16/2012 at 4:27 PM
Title: Re: Suggestions on where to place the HyRoad
Post by: The Celtic Kegler on April 15, 2012, 10:52:37 AM
You can't go wrong with this ball. I have a 16# pin-up and a 15# RICO. This ball has been around for 3 1/2 years and it's still going strong. The Hy-Road definitely deserves a place in bowling history...
In the bag the perfect STORM is about to be unleashed:
16# shells: T-Road Solid, Hy-Road, Frantic
15# shells: Virtual Gravity, Anarchy, Hy-Road, Rapid Fire Pearl
Title: Re: Suggestions on where to place the HyRoad
Post by: tommygn on April 16, 2012, 11:12:37 AM
Drill it with your favorite layout, and then use it on a few different patterns. How it reacts compared to the other balls in your arsenal, is how it will fit in your arsenal. Too often, people put expectations on bowling balls, instead of just relying on the actual performance of the ball.
Tommy Gollick Storm Regional/Pro Shop staff Red Crown Pro Shop Harrisburg, PA stormbowling.com
Title: Re: Suggestions on where to place the HyRoad
Post by: tommyboy74 on April 16, 2012, 06:32:07 PM
Thanks for the advice. I think what will be done is to just use a 4x4x2 pin above layout which works well on multiple balls that I throw. My guess is that it will most likely be versatile across multiple conditions and become a benchmark.
My Arsenal (as of February 2012) Heavy Oil:Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB Medium-Heavy Oil:Track 919C: 3000 AB Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Track 505T: 4000 AB
Medium-Light Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Title: Re: Suggestions on where to place the HyRoad
Post by: TamerBowling on April 21, 2012, 01:34:28 PM
Once you drill it, you'll have a better sense for yourself. However, given its versatility, my guess is that it will overlap a bit of the 919C, Vital Energy, and 505T in terms of conditions you may find it useful on. It could cause a bit of confusion if you're not careful. You don't want to add to your arsenal and then lose score because you weren't totally sure about it. It's a good idea to really get some varied practice in and see for yourself. You may find that you want to put one of the other balls down rather than just add...
Good luck, it's a great ball. I keep two of my favorites, the HyRoad and Gamebreaker, in the basement because I just don't see high enough volumes to force their use. I feel better "saving" them, than force myself to use them. When I find medium or higher volumes, I love having them in the bag.