A good bowling ball?

[extraacount]

Hey again, your probably gonna see me around a lot for a couple of weeks since I'm considering of getting a new bowling ball and i have a lot of questions. The only questions i have now is that I'm planning to get a new bowling ball and right now Im not sure whats right for me... Look down for more info.

First of all heres a little info about me.
Im 13 and i've bowled for 5 years. 2years normal bowling, 3 with hook.
I have a Power Groove Reactive which is losing its touch.
First when i got the PG reactive i bowled between the 5 and 6th arrow from the left side.
Now i bowl anywhere between 5 - 7th arrow depending on the lane conditions... from the right side.
I don't mind changing my position and everything for a new ball with lots of hook.

What I'm looking for in my "new" bowling ball
Lane conditions : Medium - Heavy medium
Lots of hook like the Storm energy which i might get. {Not sure yet since im only 13 and i dont know i if i can control the hook}
And thats pretty much what im looking for. lol not much. Hook, and medium - heavy medium lanes.

[Jord_84]

have you looked at the matchmaker feature on Storm's website?
they'll ask your average, experience level, etc. and make suggestions for a ball that would suit you.
I have a storm virtual gravity and love it, it's my favorite ball. But it's also pricey.

I'm biased though, I love storm products. look in the ball review section of this website for some reviews on balls from other manufacturers.

[extraacount]

Lol you know what... you have a really good impression lol i like you jord. :D like i dont hate you and im not gay ... haha. and thank you for the valuble info. o.o spelled it wrong lol

[extraacount]

Oh and i tried the match maker and it either gives me the Storm furious or Storm Virtual energy... so i think ill go with the energy if i can XD thanks alot

[JaxBowlingGuy]

The furious will be a better all around ball.. The virtual energy NEEDS oil... once the lanes start to dry I have to bag it.. i also have a furious and that ball is a VERY good ball.. It actually out performs some of my high end balls. I would look more to the furious if you want the most use for the ball.

[extraacount]

Oh ok... id have to check the new centre's lanes. The centre im currently bowling @ the lane is medium - heavy oil conditions. Not sure about the new one, it all depends on time. Since the current one is opening a new one near by me ill probably be bowling after school or after dinner. And the lanes will change by then so ill have to test it out a couple of times before i get to buy. DX. Now im considering between the furious and virtual energy

[JaxBowlingGuy]

furious is cheaper as well :-)

[extraacount]

haha lol XD we'll see, the new centre doesnt open till next month or end of this month... so we'll see.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

well the Reign comes out 9/3/09.. that ball looks like it will be slighty more aggressive than the Hy-Road

[extraacount]

OH rly now? The hy road is pretty aggressive already O.o. haha i just realized that the virtual energy is really aggressive o.o lol. Is storm fast more aggressive then furious? It looks like the backend of the storm fast is more snappier like you said before. But furious seems to hook more? Opinions?

[JaxBowlingGuy]

the furious has more over all hook.. but the fast has alot more angle on the backend.. if you want length its the fast.. hook its furious... if you want both hy-road or the new reign.. the thunder line will be in between the premier (VE) and hot line (fast and furious)... the hy-road has the hrbrid r2s cover which is a mix of the fast and furious coverstock but with a more aggressive weight block.. with he hybrid ball you get good length and a more controllable back it.. it will be a smoother snap than the pure pearls..

[extraacount]

Hmmm i'll consider the reign against furious. I think ill go with furious for more hook but virtual energy seems more aggressive and it has lots of hook like furious.

~Update~
I've been looking around forums and trying to refer more people onto this forum ;D and asked a lot of questions like this thread here. This guy told me this

"I'd get the Fast or maybe the HyRoad. Since you have cut your teeth on the power goove you should be fine with either. The Virtual Energy is a pearl ball. And as such can be pretty jumpy and hard to control coming off the dry area of the lane. If your ball speed is pretty good, then maybe the Furious. But its a dull ball and isn't going to have the pop off the dry that you might be looking for. Also if your ball speed is slower then the furious will roll out and lose energy.

Erin"

What do you guys think?
Honestly I don't really have an opinion since i dont know what he meant by "But its a dull ball and isnt going to have the pop off the dry that you might be looking for." I think hes reffering to the lane conditions o.o. And what does he mean by "Also if your ball speed is slower then the furious will roll out and lose energy."
I'd like your opinion on this post StormBowler13 ;P

[JaxBowlingGuy]

if you click the youtube link under my user name, i have a video of me throwing just the furious... you can see the movement..

[JaxBowlingGuy]

most of the time the solid balls like the furious will not snap "pop" off the dry.. They will get into a earlier roll and actually are usually more controlable balls.. The Fast will have the "pop" but will not cover as many boards as the furious... The hyroad is half pearl and half solid "hybrid" so you will still get the length as the pearl, but with a little more backend due to it being half solid

[JaxBowlingGuy]

Let me get a few details then i can better help with what ball would be the best for YOU.

Speed:
Rev Rate:
What you are looking for the ball to do:
What part of the lanes do you like playing, the outside "down and in" or about 20 or even deep inside...

If you give me some of those I can help you a little better...

Also if you can get a video anyway thats always good..

[extraacount]

Let me get a few details then i can better help with what ball would be the best for YOU.

Speed:
Rev Rate:
What you are looking for the ball to do:
What part of the lanes do you like playing, the outside "down and in" or about 20 or even deep inside...

If you give me some of those I can help you a little better...

Also if you can get a video anyway thats always good..

I dont know my rev rate. From scale from slow medium and fast. Its...
Rev Rate: Medium
What you are looking for the ball to do: The hook mostly and bowling in medium - heavy oil.
What part of the lanes do you like playing, the outside "down and in" or about 20 or even deep inside...
Ok I used to play deep inside but now my ball lost its hook i play outside. I dont really mind what part of the lanes i play. i always keep adjusting.

[extraacount]

By the way, your youtube link doesnt work for me

[JaxBowlingGuy]

thats weird.. worked for me..http://www.youtube.com/rdnecksurfer13

[extraacount]

OHHH LOL so this is your youtube acc... ive seen some of your videos :D

[JaxBowlingGuy]

lol yep this was mine...ha

[extraacount]

Lol did you have a hard time getting those spares? And i know which ball im gonna get XD thanks for helping Im going with Virtual energy, i might change my mind if the new centre's lanes are different.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

I had shot soooo many games that day that i really didnt care anymore...lol

[extraacount]

Haha... and your gf got a perfect game? Dont you get money or a ring or something for doing that?

[JaxBowlingGuy]

ya get a ring for your 1st one.. and after that you can buy a ring, but i think its just a certificate

[extraacount]

Do you have one? Im hoping to get one :D sooner or later

[JaxBowlingGuy]

never shot a sanctioned 300.. 290 is my high, 9pin in the 1st spare and strike out...

Shot 289 a few times and 279 alot

[extraacount]

haha does your gf ever brag in your face a lot hehe... jk jk anyways when you throw the ball, your thumbs come out first and then your fingers right?