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Medium-light visionary suggestions
« on: June 13, 2007, 05:55:33 AM »
I was wondering if any of you would know which balls would be great for medium to medium light condition.  I am bowling in an old house with worn out wood surface.  The shot breaks down fast here.  Thanks for your help...

 

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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 03:13:08 PM »
Green Gargoyle or new SS Ogre
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 03:31:18 PM »
Also, depending on your style and result desired, you could add the Green Centaur, Blue Sparkle Gryphon, and Slate Blue Gargoyle to what MC suggested.
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 03:34:38 PM »
I second the Green/Blue Centaur or the Slate Blue Gargoyle.  When I am on a shot where I can't find anything else, the Green/Blue always comes through.  That ball is smooth.  Mine flares less than an inch.
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 03:39:06 PM »
Depends on the look you are after.  What is your profile (ball speeed, rev rate).
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 03:43:14 PM »
Worn out wood with medium-light oil sounds like a lot of friction to me.  I'd go with the SBG.  Depending on your speed and revs, the others are likely to read too early.

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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2007, 03:53:52 PM »
Based on availability, go with the Blue/Green Centaur. The Slate Blue may be hard to find. Also, as mentioned, the SS Ogre will be available soon.
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2007, 07:34:31 PM »
I use the SBG on old med-dry wood lanes alot.  The ball is absolutely amazing.  If I didn't know better, I would swear it was a resin ball.  It is easily the best dry lane ball I have ever owned.

I have heard alot of good things about the B/G Centaur also.  It is a very consistent ball, without alot of flare.  

I would also think a Purple Ogre drilled very weak would be a good ball for those conditions.  I can use my Purple Ogre on drier condition with a strong layout, if I give it plenty of room.  I think it would react much better if I had layed it out weaker.
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2007, 08:27:22 PM »
We can speculate all we want based on biased opinions from our own experiences.  But, until we get a profile, we really don't know.  Come on, Pop.  Helps us out here so we can help you in return.
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2007, 08:48:46 PM »
Because urethane wants to roll early, I'd hesitate to suggest the Slate Blue Gargoyle on light oil and a worn out wood surface.  Depending on how much hand you have and your definition of dry, I'd go with the B/G Centaur.  I have both the SBG and the B/G Centaur.  The Green Gargoyle would probably work if you could find one and the new Ogre is supposed to be a replacement, but it's not out yet, so I'd hate to guess.
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
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Re: Medium-light visionary suggestions
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2007, 11:10:33 PM »
G-3 or Green Gargoyle or SS OGRE
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