Pyramid?
My first post on this forum!
I'm getting back into the game after a (large) number of years' hiatus. The last ball I threw was a #14 AMF S3D Classic (in fact, I still own that relic!). Back then, Mark Roth had just recently come to national attention, and the term "cranking" was just beginning to be used.
So... long story short, I'm looking for my first "replacement ball" for the Old Girl. If I understand the terms correctly, I'm a stroker (threw mostly straight-and-finesse, with a nice little hook into the pocket). As I remember, my throwing style was a lot like Mike Durbin's. I'd like to start throwing more of a hook shot, though, and am looking at an entry-level reactive.
I'm interested in what I'm seeing from Pyramid (specifically, the Rising), but I noticed that the ball review section for Pyramid is dormant. Anybody here have any experience with Pyramid? Good balls? Or should I stick with something more "tried and true" -- say, an Uproar or Freeze, or something?
It is s decent ball, but I had it drilled aggressively and it still is a down and in ball. So it really depends on what you are looking for. If you want to throw cross ally it isn't going to be a ball you like. I don't mind switching up from cross to down and in, so when the lanes break down I switch to it and it carries pretty well. My 266 in my 758 this week was bowled with it.
If "down and in" means aiming for the second arrow and having it turn into the pocket, I'm good. Is that what you mean? That the ball will carry straight through the heads on the right side of the lane (for a rt hander) and then make a turn at the back end? Thanks.Originally Posted by tr33frog
Yes, I think the hook reading on the ball is overrated on their site. If your lanes are very oily it might not hook much. The lanes were very oily Monday and when the oil pushed down the ball went almost straight. Just some perspective, I normally stand on the dit left if center or further and go cross lane with my other balls.
Sounds like it might be a lot more akin to the Storm Tropical Breeze than it is akin to, say, the Roto Grip Uproar.
It has a symmetrical core, which is generally less aggressive. Most days the second arrow shot is perfect with this ball. The lanes were the the most oily they have been all year. I really need to count my revs with this ball so I can give people a better idea of what to expect. I'd say I'm a medium high rev rate.
I had the Chosen Path Pearl and it was quite aggressive. It hooked more than my Primal Scream
I won the Path Rising on FB. Awesome! I chose the black and silver. It's a sweet looking ball fo sho! The Silver Bullet!! I had it drilled pin up above my ring finger. I haven't had a chance to use it much but it seems a bit flat when it hits the pins. I've been playing around with it as a spare ball when I need a little more movement than my straight Maxim.
I think there are better entry/mid level ball choices that will carry you farther as your game improves. Freeze, Tropical Breeze, Wrecker, Uproar, Tribal, etc. Or go up to the next level Pyramid Origin.
As far as quality, my hubby has a bag and shoes by Pyramid and they've held up very nicely so far. Good Stuff!!
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I've heard virtually nothing about Pyramid balls. I heard they make a really good roller bag though.
Thanks for the tips. I wondered the same thing, but then I thought that, as an aging stroker with a slower ball speed, a more aggressive ball might be too unpredictable -- rolling out early and breaking too aggressively? I've been weighing the distinctions between the Uproar and the Tropical Breeze and thought the Pyramid might split the difference? Uproar appears to be more aggressive and the Tropical appears to be not aggressive enough. Or am I making too much out of the distinction?
I do know that the Pyramid techs have been very prompt and forthcoming answering e-mail questions. Service means a lot to me.
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