Mavbe for a step up duller go with the asylum from roto grip. The totally defiant is a stronger pearl from roto grip also. I really like the optimus that jut came out from storm, i think that is my next ball.
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Getting back into bowling after some time away from the game, and man have I missed it. This past weekend I picked up a Cyclone and I am really enjoying it. However the house shot where I will be doing most of my bowling is too oily for me to handle with the Cyclone. My only requirement is that the ball have a heavier roll as opposed to a skid-snap. So with the information I just gave, give me some recommendations on both a duller surface and pearlized ball that could handle the heavier oil.
Thanks guys.
Mavbe for a step up duller go with the asylum from roto grip. The totally defiant is a stronger pearl from roto grip also. I really like the optimus that jut came out from storm, i think that is my next ball.
The asylum is a great heavier oil ball. I love mine. I think on the pearl side Maybe try a hybrid with the storm IQ tour Hybrid everybody I know that throws loves it and has a aggressive but even roll.
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"duller surface"Originally Posted by historian
First you don't pick a new ball by what surface texture comes on the ball.
Surfaces can easily be changed, that's a option you could try with your Cyclone. Going to a little duller surface, could help on oilier conditions and save on the cost of a new ball.
"Pearlized ball"
Pearls are typically more for medium to dry conditions so not really for heavy oil (Not that you couldn't use one, it would depend on how you choose to play the lanes) . You would generally want a "Solid' or a "Hybrid" coverstock ball for "fresher/heavier" conditions.
With no knowledge of your bowling style, I'd suggest either a solid or hybrid coverstock ball, Symmetrical core with a lower RG.
Some possible-
Storm:
Hy-Road Solid
IQ Tour Edition
Roto Grip:
Asylum
Hyper Cell
Brunswick:
Melee
Last edited by bowl1820; 08-10-2014 at 07:17 PM.
Right handed Stroker, high track ,about 13 degree axis tilt. PAP is located 5 9/16” over 1 3/4” up.Speed ave. about 14 mph at the pins. Medium rev’s.High Game 300, High series 798
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There are always several shiner surface balls that are for oily lanes. If you have high ball speed then duller is probably better for you but there are options for a ball to cover a lot of boards. Not all balls take surface changes well, that is something you would want to talk to a pro shop operator about when considering doing something like that.
In the past I didn't mess with the surface much and don't see a lot of reason to start now. I'd rather have multiple balls available to cover the different conditions I anticipate bowling on.
I really like what I have seen online about the Melee Cross. Seems like it would really match up well with my past preferences.
Making surface adjustments has become a big part of today's game. Many bowlers now carry abrasive pads with them, so that during practice they can adjust the cover to better match the conditions before competition starts.
With the use of surface adjustments you can turn a 4 ball arsenal into a 12 or more ball arsenal.
Having a arsenal of balls is fine, if your going to be bowling on multiple conditions and/or other houses. But the use of surface adjustments, is still valuable, as you can better fine tune ball reaction to those conditions you are bowling on.I'd rather have multiple balls available to cover the different conditions I anticipate bowling on.
The Melee Cross looks good, it's a Symmetrical Solid with a low RG and high Diff.I really like what I have seen online about the Melee Cross. Seems like it would really match up well with my past preferences.
Last edited by bowl1820; 08-10-2014 at 07:45 PM.
Right handed Stroker, high track ,about 13 degree axis tilt. PAP is located 5 9/16” over 1 3/4” up.Speed ave. about 14 mph at the pins. Medium rev’s.High Game 300, High series 798
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Spent a good deal of time yesterday looking at vids online. Love what I am seeing out of the Hyper Cell. It has the roll that I was comfortable with in the past. I believe I will be picking one up in a few weeks time.
The hyper cell is a lot of ball. Unless you are truly bowling on super heavy conditions I wouldn't recommend it. In my opinion the hyper cell is too much for most conditions.
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Can we all just please STOP this nonsense of developing love affairs with particular bowling balls? One loves the Hyper Cell with his particular style, on a particular lane conditions. Another loves the IQ Tour Fusion. Another loves the Totally Defiant. Ant yet another one loves the Melee Cross. Every bowler's style is different, and every lane condition is different. Why not just break down and learn about bowling balls, so you can decide for yourself? You'll save gobs of money!
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