Replacing med/dry lane ball

[dpatrickv]

I'm currently looking at getting a new ball to replace both my Cherry Vibe that cracked and my 14lb brunswick wizard. I currently throw a DV8 Hellraiser Terror and a Ebonite Maxim spare ball. I also have a Black Widow Venom. I do thoroughly enjoy my HRT but as the lane breaks down, it gets tougher to keep from going too far left.

I currently throw thumbless(Blasphemy around here I know but thats how Ive been throwing for ten years and don't plan on changing anytime soon.), so I have high revs and right around 15-15.5 mph. I average ~170 on fairly oily lanes.

My cherry vibe was actually one of my favorite balls as it was very controllable on most lane conditions, and my wizard is a pound lighter than everything else so I want to replace it as well.

I have been looking at the misfit line but not sure if they would be a great fit.

tl:dr - I want a medium to dry lane ball that will assist me once lanes start drying up/breaking down.

Recommendations?

[dnhoffman]

If you're throwing thumbless I'd just get a Urethane ball for a burnt up shot. Storm Natural, Motiv Tank, Hammer Blue Ball... All good solid controllable pieces.

Even with my speed dominant low revs I can use a polyester ball (like my white dot, or a maxim...) when the shot is burnt to hell, but I'd recommend urethane because it's more versatile and will last you longer.

[dpatrickv]

I thought about that but I want it for more than just burnt up lanes. I still would like to be able to use it on mediumish oil as well. I was looking into the dv8 dude but with my revs that still might be too much ball for light/medium oil.

[Perrin]

You have the right idea. the Misfit line would fit right into what you want.

Without knowing your shot I cant give specifics but any of the misfit line will be less agressive than the HRT.

The new Misfit solid red/orange is even less agressive than last years misfit line. so if you get a Misfit make sure you know which one you are getting.

Last years misft line is a step down from the HRT the new misfit solid line is a step and a half down imo.

[Stormed1]

Misfit would definatly be a better choice than the Dude for drier lanes. Other choices would be Storm Tropical Breeze, Ebonite Cyclone, Motiv Ascent Pearl, or the upcoming Roto Uproar

[sprocket]

The trouble with urethane for thumbless bowlers is the lack of flare. It depends on the bowler but for me I would probably have to shift the thumb hole right to keep from hitting it. Often the middle finger hole is even a bigger issue than the thumb.

[dpatrickv]

I ended up going to the pro shop and picking up the original dv8 marauder. A bit stronger than I originally was planning on getting but after throwing a number of games with it tonight I don't think I made a bad decision. Very predictable reaction and good length.

[Stormed1]

Original Marauder is a great ball. Being a hybrid it gives you the best of both worlds. You will probably still need to pick up something for drier lanes

[dpatrickv]

Original Marauder is a great ball. Being a hybrid it gives you the best of both worlds. You will probably still need to pick up something for drier lanes

Possibly, but this seems to have accomplished what I wanted for now. Most of the lanes I throw on are med-heavy oil so when the lanes start breaking down this has been perfect. I can come back outside with this ball which is a nice as most of the time with my terror Im standing at 35 and throwing it over the 4th arrow. I can now stand more around 20-22 and don't have to throw it out so far.

I felt that If I picked up the misfit or similar than I would have trouble getting it to come back on the lanes I normally throw at(Even after the lanes start breaking down)