Lookin to get a new ball!! Need some advice!!

[Hammerhead30]

Lookin to get a Hammer taboo!! But i don't know which one to get.. The first one or go with one of the new ones?? Dont know if i would like the Roto Grip Defiant.. I really like Roto Grip!!! I have the cell pearl and throw really good with that ball!! Just don't know which way to go!! I like hammer!! Or maybe a DV8.. Peps give me some advice!!

[JerseyJim]

Give us a hint, what conditions are you looking to use this ball in, is it going to fit a certain slot in your arsenal? What type of bowler are you, stroker, tweener, cranker? Are you speed-dominant, rev-dominant, or balanced? The more details you can give us, the better.

[Hammerhead30]

I am a Tweener with a balanced speed and rev rate type of player.. Bowlin on a house shot that is alittle dry to me for the time being... Curtainly I have the trap, the corner and the cell pearl that i mainly use... And would like to start getting in more tournaments..

[TheJourney]

Well I've heard nothing but good things about the Defiant but if you are bowling on some dryer conditions that will be to much ball for your house. That ball, from everything I've read about it, needs oil. Would be a great tourney ball though. The taboo series seems to be a good series, but they are going to be that top end like the Defiant. If you'd had success and with the cell pearl, i'm sure you'd be able to control the other two, just be aware that oth series of bowling balls are strong! Good Luck with whatever you pick!

[JerseyJim]

Have you considered getting a benchmark type of ball? Something that would tell you whether you need to throw something stronger or weaker. If I'm going to a new house, I usually will toss my Storm Street Rod into the bag. It has a nice arcing trajectory to the pocket. I can usually get a decent read off that ball. I think that the Rotogrip Shooting Star would fill that bill, the Outlaw would work if you want something a bit stronger. The 2Furious from Storm is the replacement for the Street Rod in their lineup.

[Hammerhead30]

Well the local pro shop at where i bowl at has a demo taboo for 85... This is the first taboo that came out and i have put great idea into getting it and add it to my arsenal!!! I thought that this would be a better way to go than spend almost 250 on the defiant that i would luv to get but money is really tight right now... So i was thinkin that the taboo would be the way to go and the cheaper way to go. Just want to make sure it is a decent ball... or a good ball i could trust.

[Hammerhead30]

Glad i try the taboo out! I really liked it but wow that too much of a motor under the hood for me! Wow wished it would have worked out! That ball hit like a mack truck! Wonder what ball to try next!

[travkoiboi]

post a video bro. but more than likely gotta go with STORM!

post a vid for advice;

[resstealth]

I haven't seen alot of people throwing the taboo, but the local house is packed to the brim with arson's.

[Timmytomma]

I've heard really good things about the arson

[DanielMareina]

The defiant is A LOT of ball! It is my favorite ball in my bag right now. With your arsenal, I would suggest you getting a symetrical ball. No good arsenal is made of just high end equipment. I would suggest the Modern Marvel or Crossroad. The hybrid coverstock works well on lighter oil, and the symetrical cores will give you a different look than the rest of your equipment. I would lean toward the Crossroad, just because it is a solid ball for everyone that I know that owns one. I know that I love mine! Although, that is a great price for the Taboo, it will just be another asymetrical, aggressive ball in your bag.

[Hammerhead30]

I have decide to stay with the roto grip line like really wanted to! Have gone with the mutant cell pearl!

[Timmytomma]

I'm thinking the next thing I go with is a defiant or an outlaw

[billf]

If your house shot is not that wet try a DV8 Misfit or Too Reckless and the Hell Raiser Revenge for real oily tournaments. Great quality at lower prices compared to the established Storm and Roto-Grip names.