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Hammer
10-23-2012, 06:43 PM
I thought that maybe I would look for two things in a new ball. It would be 14 pounds and maybe a hybrid. It would have to be good for dry to medium
league type alley oil. I am a little guy of 5:6 height and 150 pounds and 65 years of age. Plus I have a little artritis problem in the hips and knees. It is not bad to make me a cripple because I can still make a bent knee approach to the foul line staying low which ain't a problem at my height. LOL. I have a Raw Hammer Anger ball now at 15 pounds. I thought because of my age and the things going on with my body that 14 pounds might be more controllable for me. Good excuse for getting a newbie. I saw great prices for balls on bolingball.com. I knew I shouldn't have gone to that site. I started drolling while looking at all of the colors and those prices. It is hard not to get hooked looking at stuff there. The balls that you can get from $100.00
down to $80.00 is impressive. What ball would have a nice controllable hook and work nice when the alleys are suffering from lack of oil? Maybe the pro shop in my bowling center can steer me in the right direction. He can watch me throw my Hammer and go from there. Maybe after seeing my approach and swing he might tell me that I would be better to literally throw a hammer(the tool) at the pins. LOL. Any recommendations?

Davec13
10-23-2012, 07:45 PM
DV8 Marauder.
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html

It fits your want list to a T. Comes in 14lbs has a hybrid coverstock and being a symmetrical core you have more than enough drilling options to make the ball work for you and your bowling style.

AngeloPD
10-23-2012, 08:36 PM
I second Davec

billf
10-23-2012, 10:51 PM
This makes three

Keithalw
10-24-2012, 05:45 AM
Ill vote in on it and make four.

Davec13
10-24-2012, 05:01 PM
I guess we have picked your ball for you hammer. ;)

Hammer
10-24-2012, 06:42 PM
I think that I have my new ball choice down to these three balls: Crossroad, DV8 Marauder or the Roto Grip Rising Star. Unless I find a couple more that is. LOL.

Zothen
10-24-2012, 06:45 PM
I hear the Roto Grip Shatter is a really nice ball! I have the beserk and it is a very smooth rolling & hard hitting.

Zothen

billf
10-24-2012, 08:08 PM
I think that I have my new ball choice down to these three balls: Crossroad, DV8 Marauder or the Roto Grip Rising Star. Unless I find a couple more that is. LOL.

Choice? I only see one real bowling ball listed there lol

MisterSinister
10-24-2012, 08:11 PM
I've been thinking of trying DV8, I may pick up a Marauder later this month.

Hammer
10-24-2012, 08:14 PM
Choice? I only see one real bowling ball listed there lol

Let me guess, DV8 Marauder.

billf
10-24-2012, 09:35 PM
See, you could see it also. You knew the answer all along lol

Davec13
10-24-2012, 10:00 PM
Let me guess, DV8 Marauder.

Peer pressure is a ***** :D

AngeloPD
10-24-2012, 10:05 PM
This forum has become full of deviants! :)

Keithalw
10-25-2012, 02:09 AM
Well of course Angelo havent ya heard? Were a new breed rising from the lanes. We are DV8. Tonight we Bowl. :)

SeimsicBaer
10-27-2012, 11:18 AM
Unfortunately i can not give out to much information but if you can wait till December Seismic will be releasing its new DOMINION ball that is right up your alley. Haha pun intended. If you are interested as information can be released i will let you know.

AZBowla
10-27-2012, 12:19 PM
Another vote for the Marauder here. I absolutely LOVE mine!

AZBowla's Girl
10-27-2012, 12:51 PM
I just got my wonderful boyfriend the Marauder for his birthday and he absolutely loves it as seen in the previous post. LOL

billf
10-27-2012, 11:29 PM
I just got my wonderful boyfriend the Marauder for his birthday and he absolutely loves it as seen in the previous post. LOL

With gifts like that I feel compelled to let you know my birthday is Nov 2nd

AngeloPD
10-28-2012, 03:00 AM
I just got my wonderful boyfriend the Marauder for his birthday and he absolutely loves it as seen in the previous post. LOL

my birthday was a few months ago but can i get one for xmas also? :)