Author Topic: Which is better, the Mutant or the Phenom? (Read 1326 times)

AnotherRinger · « **on:** September 08, 2003, 03:45:00 AM »

Well, I was thinking, and its about time I got myself something for heavier oil. Currently I have a Threat, Ebonite Illusion and an X-Factor, none of which perform well on heavy oil at all. I used to have a Mutant when I was still throwing 14 lbs and it worked well, but now that i've gone up to 15 lbs, I still have yet to get an oiler.

Now on to my question, which is the better oil ball, the Mutant or the Phenom? I don't neccesarily want the most total hook, just something that will go through some heavier oil, and still carry. Thanks a lot

BOWLGNUT · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2003, 07:02:31 PM »

IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU THROW THE BALL.BOTH ARE FOR HEAVY OIL. ASK OTHER BOWLERS WHO HAS ONE OF THESE BALLS.IF I WERE TO PICK ONE-THE PHENOM WOULD BE BEST CHOICE FOR ME. CHECK TRACKBOWLING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFRO.

AnotherRinger · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2003, 10:27:13 PM »

Hmm, ok, let me rephrase the question.

Which ball is more versatile?

Also, unforunately, no one in my area has either ball

My favorite part of the lane to play? As a famous PBA champion once said, "Whatever part of the lane strikes the most."

Bonus cookie to whoever can guess who said that

Edited on 9/8/2003 10:36 PM

Rock77 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2003, 10:42:05 PM »

It depends on what you want the ball to do. The Phenom will give more length but have more reaction in the backend. It is very angular. The Mutant will read the mid-lane better and probably give you more overall control of the lane. If you had a Mutant at 14 lbs and loved it, get another. They are both great balls, it really all depends on what you are looking to get out of the ball.
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How am I supposed to knock all 10 down with one ball?!?

turtleroll · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2003, 10:46:03 PM »

norm duke?

AnotherRinger · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2003, 10:57:53 PM »

*gives turtleroll a cookie*

lol, yep

Thanks for the responses everyone

C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2003, 12:12:05 AM »

Some people may smirk at this, but the Phenom is the more versatile than the Mutant. Like Rock said, the Phenom gets more length with a stronger backend. The Mutant hits a little harder. If you want a ball that you could have a possibility of using more the Phenom is probably the ball you would want to get. IF you are bowling on true heavy oil, the Mutant would be better, and it would be far better if you wet sanded it to 800 grit.

goodluck.

Author Topic: Which is better, the Mutant or the Phenom? (Read 1326 times)

AnotherRinger

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