I never used a spare ball.......

[BOSStull]

Should be no debate. Get a spare ball.

[Blomer]

I use a plastic. As Aymers said, why have multiple deliveries? I shoot the spare ball the same way as my strike, just s lot more left. When I try with a regular ball, it just feels so uncomfortable on everything. Then the damn ball hooks most of time right before it gets the pin. Spare balls are cheap, fits in my 4 ball roller, no sacrificing any balls, so spare ball is way to go for me.

[LOUVIT]

I don't even need to buy one I have my old NVS that doesn't hook anyway. I threw it back in the bag and will use it for some spares for now. i rarely missed a 10 pin with that ball, and that pin is my problem with the Track ball. So really I have a ball just for 6 or 10 pins..lol

[RobLV1]

I don't even need to buy one I have my old NVS that doesn't hook anyway. I threw it back in the bag and will use it for some spares for now. i rarely missed a 10 pin with that ball, and that pin is my problem with the Track ball. So really I have a ball just for 6 or 10 pins..lol

If your old NVS doesn't hook, then you need to learn how to hook a ball, AND THEN buy a plastic spare ball!

[Amyers]

Unless you have the time to commit to the practice regimen of a PBA bowler you will be better off to throw plastic with your normal release at right side single pin spares. If you think you can shoot your spares just as well with a modern resin bowling ball you are kidding yourself and will eventually run into the condition where it's less effective than throwing plastic would have been. a spare ball is a very small investment and even if it means bringing a extra two ball tote with you to hold it it's worth it. A spare ball is not just for 6 and 10 pins either. A spare ball makes it easier to pick up 3-10 and on some conditions is the better way to pick up the 7 and 4 pins. I always though I was pretty good at the 3-10 my coach changed me over to using the spare ball for it and I'm pretty much automatic on that spare now.

[LOUVIT]

If your old NVS doesn't hook, then you need to learn how to hook a ball, AND THEN buy a plastic spare ball!

It'll hook a bit, it's an old ball and not drilled right. My track Heat hooks a lot, so I can throw a hook...lol

[billf]

I use my spare ball for tournaments. When money is on the line I take no chances.
I have been using multiple releases from almost the beginning. While it has hurt my average at times it also has taught me what I need to do in different situations.
With today's THS and synthetic lanes I just bring my Rebel Tank for Tuesdays. Change tilt and rotation, pick lane area based on transition and bingo!

[LOUVIT]

Unless you have the time to commit to the practice regimen of a PBA bowler you will be better off to throw plastic with your normal release at right side single pin spares. If you think you can shoot your spares just as well with a modern resin bowling ball you are kidding yourself and will eventually run into the condition where it's less effective than throwing plastic would have been. a spare ball is a very small investment and even if it means bringing a extra two ball tote with you to hold it it's worth it. A spare ball is not just for 6 and 10 pins either. A spare ball makes it easier to pick up 3-10 and on some conditions is the better way to pick up the 7 and 4 pins. I always though I was pretty good at the 3-10 my coach changed me over to using the spare ball for it and I'm pretty much automatic on that spare now.

all good points, I have all the time I need but not all the energy and physical ability. I've only had the track Heat 2 weeks maybe 20 games. i bowl at the same house 2-3 times a week. I will decide tomorrow if I should use the old junk for spares. My coach (tampabaybob} is bowling with me.

[LOUVIT]

I did pretty well today without using a spare ball. made a good amount of corner pins. I tried my old ball on my first 10 pin and it fell out of my hand. I guess I'm so used to the drilling on my new ball I can't hold the old one anymore. time will tell if I get a plastic ball.

[RobLV1]

It'll hook a bit, it's an old ball and not drilled right. My track Heat hooks a lot, so I can throw a hook...lol

If it doesn't fit you, why are you still using it?!?!?