Back to bowling after a LONG break: is playing the outside line not kosher anymore?

[LOUVIT]

Funny I just asked about this is this thread a few minutes ago

http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads/20853-16-vs-15

[Buster76]

Random thought......would playing with a urethane ball allow me to play the outside line in the dry better than a reactive ball?

[J Anderson]

Random thought......would playing with a urethane ball allow me to play the outside line in the dry better than a reactive ball?

I would think so.

[Aslan]

Random thought......would playing with a urethane ball allow me to play the outside line in the dry better than a reactive ball?

Maybe.

It might let you consistently find the pocket using the outside line....but I doubt it will provide optimum carry.

[jamoke]

It might let you consistently find the pocket using the outside line....but I doubt it will provide optimum carry.

Just trying to understand why...Less then optimum carry due to steeper entry angle or something else?

[Amyers]

Just trying to understand why...Less then optimum carry due to steeper entry angle or something else?

Not really going to be a steeper entry angle with urethane. Urethane rolls early if your having issues with the ball rolling out urethane is just going to make that worse. Quit trying to play where you want too instead of playing where the lanes need to be played at. Trying to stay where you want and just change balls is usually a falling proposition.

[Aslan]

Just trying to understand why...Less then optimum carry due to steeper entry angle or something else?

Urethane balls don't have the powerful coverstocks...and usually a much weaker core. So, the "angle" is there (if it's there)...but the "power" is lacking. That's why the sport switched to resin from urethane...urethane from plastic....plastic from rubber. The only reason we're seeing a mini-resurgence of urethane...is the 2-handed style and easier oil patterns...making all the new bowling ball technology "overkill".

BUT....the outside line IS still there....regardless of what my mentor RobM says...because I just watched the PBA50 in The Villages and nearly every one of em played the 1-2 board area.

Granted...that was on the PBA Cheetah....but still.