need help on finding new ball

[solechild]

Hi, I am new to this forum and I need some help finding a new ball. Right now I'm throwing a 14 pound twisted fury pin up over my ring finger. I've noticed after playing with some other people that I have a higher speed and lower rev rate. I can't get the twisted fury to hook all that much and I often leave the 10 pin where I should hit strikes. I'm currently looking to add another ball to my arsenal but I don't know what to get. I want something that is going to hook easier for a lower rev player. Any ideas are appreciated.

Thanks

[The Mayor]

Being high speed and low revs, you will want a ball that starts up sooner. Something with a low RG. Also, I would recommend moving up in weight. It should help bring your speed back down a bit so your speed and revs can come closer to matching.

[billf]

Do you have a brand preference? Just curious, what are you considering as higher speed? What kind of lane conditions?

[solechild]

Do you have a brand preference? Just curious, what are you considering as higher speed? What kind of lane conditions?


I dont really have a brand preference. Typical house lane conditions and last time I was at a lane that actually had speed trackers, I was averaging like 17-19 mph. I agree that I need to move up in weight to slow down and also add some more punch but there is so many choices out there that if I could narrow it down a bit that might help.

[billf]

Storm Frantic, DV8 Reckless are a couple of good balls. Have you searched on bowlingball.com?

[solechild]

Yes, I am on bowlingball.com almost every day, I just don't know enough about other balls than the one I have because I haven't thrown anything else so I was looking for some input from some more knowledgable people than myself.

[Timmytomma]

I've heard nothing but great things about the storm frantic and crossroad. The crossroad is a little more aggressive I believe. Too reckless/reckless are supposed to be fantastic too.

[billf]

I have a Reckless and my teammate a Too Reckless. We have the same span and interchangeable thumbs so we use whatever we want in each other's bags. I also have a Misfit and 2 Hellraiser Revenge. I would recommend making as many quality posts as possible this week, win the Hellraiser and see if you like it as much as I do. I get more than an average amount of revs so I can't use it during league but it's awesome on heavy oil. Since I bought mine several guys in my leagues have bought one. They are low rev, low speed strokers and absolutely love the reaction. Drilled correctly, I believe you would love the reaction from it with your higher speed.

[Timmytomma]

That sounds very much like me, Bill. I'm really, really hoping I win this one I've watched the BB.com video a ton and it just looks insane. I think at heavier oil houses I'll be able to control it as my revs aren't overpowering. Also...the colors are so awesome.

[resstealth]

Theres so many good balls out there. For a THS a hammer vibe works well, alot of people in the leagues around here throw them.

[Timmytomma]

It really depends on how the lanes he bowls on are. If they are heavier and its already been mentioned that he has higher speed and lower revs, unless the lanes were drier the vibe may not be enough ball. Unless he gets one for when they break down

[solechild]

I appreciate everyone's input. After looking over a few of the comments, I have been looking at either a virtual gravity nano, vivid, or hell raiser/ hell raiser revenge. Any suggestions between the choices, especially if you've thrown any or all maybe what you like or didn't? Again I really appreciate all the help.

[Timmytomma]

I think a few posts up bill described how much he likes the HRR and how the lower rev players in his league seem to like the reaction. There is somebody in the sales forum selling a nano, so he should be able to help you out with how that works. Good luck :)

[billf]

The Vibe is good on medium oil but who WANTS to be like everyone else?

[Stormed1]

There are many factors besides your ball speed and rev rate to consider when recomending a ball. What lane surface you bowl on can make a great difference also as characteristic of the lane come into play. With your higher speed balls like the Bank Roll,Defiant,Nano,Vivid,Hellraiser,Raptor,Taboo etc are all viable choices. I would recomend seeing your pro shop, Have them watch you bowl annd make a recomendation