polishing the Alpha-Max

[AC500]

well I bowled ok last night, my form was solid and hit the mark all night, my trouble was keeping inside the pocket due to (very) dry lanes. I love the DV8 Misfit for my local house but somehow I struggle with it elsewhere. Im really not interested in dropping another $100+ on a ball and then thought, I have the Brunswick Alpha-Max I'm planning on having maybe 4000 grit finish then high polish finish.....your thoughts?
Thanks.

[Zothen]

You can try that or you can look into getting a Slingshot!

Zothen

[billf]

What's the struggle? Missing ball side or crossing over?

[AC500]

Zothen, I thought about that but dont want to sacrifice the punch.

billf, cross overs, even then sometimes I strike it too, just looking to keep it inside.

[billf]

Have you tried moving your feet in the direction of the miss? I would try polishing the Alpha-Max but wouldn't want you to lose a stronger ball and then need it for heavier oil patterns.

[AC500]

Im going to have to try that, there arnt any heavy oil pattern lanes round these parts and I know the Max will just sit if I dont try it.

[Stormed1]

Even polished the Alpha-Max will be substantially stonger and more hook than the Misfit. Both the core and the cover are a great deal stronger even if polished You would be much better served to pick up a Slingshot or a Karma Urethane. The Alpha-Max polished would be a nice step UP from your Misfit when the Misfit is not enough

[AC500]

yes but at the risk of dropping another $100 plus on a ball when the Alpha will only be about 15 to do.

[billf]

Maybe sell or trade the Alpha-Max for a Slingshot?

[AC500]

billf, thats an idea, hows the hitting power on the SS?

[Zothen]

It's great! I just picked up a 15lbs Purple Slingshot Tuesday and it's hard hitting during practice. Hopefully I will use it either Monday or Wed!

Zothen

[AC500]

Im going to call and see what the guy says about a trade in for the Alpha, both are used.

[AC500]

No luck today with trading in the Alpha, Looks like Im stuck with it, so Im going to have it brought to 4000 with a high gloss polish to see if I can get it a little longer down the lane.

[Zothen]

You can try selling it on E-bay or see if you can have the pro shop sell it for you?

Zothen

[AC500]

You can try selling it on E-bay or see if you can have the pro shop sell it for you?

Zothen

I only paid $40 for it which I think I kind of got screwed, not that I paid to much but that its not a very popular ball and no one seems to want it. I've talk to 3 shops including the one I got it from and all get relatively the same answer.

I really dont want to spend any money on another ball, the Misfit is working out well on league night, but what I cant understand is I've got my highest scores (league night) with the Alpha, but it burns up quick, Im thinking going Alpha through game one and into 2 then maybe going to the Misfit from then on....going to see this Tuesday. I know I can put up 180's, just cant get it done on Tuesday, lol