core question

[tracy]

i'm the market for a new ball but am wondering if it would be a wise decision to go into the asymmetric type core or stick with the symmetric core? my averages are 190-210 on my leagues and i am currently using the prodigy. by last posts, you can see that i'm still throwing the prodigy and haven't made up my mind. i'm thinking of the nano pearl or the nexus pearl for my next ball and i don't go through balls like they are a dime a dozen.loll. so i want this one to be around for some time.thanx for your thoughts and expertise on the subject.

[DanielMareina]

Asymetrical cores are good for tournament shots and heavy oil. I find that symetrical cores are more predictable, and more controlable. I recommend sticking with symetrical cores for the most part. Both the two balls you listed are great balls though. I don't think you will be disatisfied with either one.

[got_a_300]

I have to agree with Daniel the asymmetrical cores are a little bit harder to control on your
typical house shot with their big snap on the back-ends whereas the symmetrical cores are
as Daniel said ("more predictable, and more controllable") but it doesn't hurt to have one or
more of each type of core in your bag.

[tracy]

i went out today and bought the Anarchy so we will see what happens i guess. the pro shop knows my game so i'm sure it's going to fit into my style of bowling.

[JAnderson]

I seriously can't remember the last time I worried over whether a core was asymmetrical or not.

Most cores are asymmetric once they're drilled - assuming that one of the finger holes and/or the extra weight hole is drilling out some of the core. Until drilled, an asymmetric ball simply has one PSA (preferred spin axis) while a symmetric (unless completely spherical with single density) core will have two.

Tracy, depending on your release and the way the ball is drilled (layout) an asymmetric core can help the ball transition from skid to roll phase more smoothly. Asymmetric does not automatically mean skid/snap reaction.

Surface is going to be far more important. Find something that will fill in a gap between existing equipment and, if your ball driller is worth her/his salt, have your ball driller further tweak the desired reaction with layout.