Which is the Better Heavy Oil Ball?

[SmilingBowler]

The only ball I'd add to my gear at this point (aside from a spare ball, which I may still consider) is a ball for heavier oil. Not just heavier, though... I'm talking when the oil is wide, covered upto 45+ feet and may be pushed down by the pins from other bowlers. I currently throw my EBONITE Innovate for medium oil, my Hammer Black Widow for medium to heavy oil and my Jacked Raw HAMMER for medium to low oil. The Innovate is my newest ball and I'm still learning what its capable of, but considering I'm going to States in May, I am seeking one more ball to fill my arsenal.

Here are the three I have my eye on, in order of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price:

Hammer First Blood (MSRP $289.99)
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...rst-Blood.html

Ebonite Mission X (MSRP $249.99)
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...Mission-X.html

Roto Grip Disturbed (MSRP $199.99)
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...Disturbed.html

Any comments you have on any of the above, or if you have any other suggestions for Heavier Oil, please reply.
Thanks a lot. Happy Bowling. Cheers!

[billf]

The Hammer First Blood confuses me. Hammer called it a medium oil ball while all the websites say it's a heavy oil ball. Strange.
The Disturbed is actually a mediumheavy.
The Mission X is a good ball...but does it fit your style?

Other great heavy oil balls:
Storm Sync-on back order
Motive Raptor Talon
DV8 Brutal Nightmare

[SmilingBowler]

I've wondered the same with the First Blood. But I've seen a few guys throw theirs and the back end is magnificent. Guys can throw the far left 4 board to between the middle and fourth right arrow, have it carry and snap back in all sorts of oil conditions. But I have yet to see anyone throw a First Blood in the third game once the pattern breaks down. It seems its great for freshly oiled lanes and some that may be 42-45' patterns.

I'll look into the Storm and Motiv lines, but I'm more or less a Ebonite and Hammer type. Like I said, I know my Innovate can handle just about any condition. I just haven't found a consistent stoke with it, yet. I get some solid scores (above average) out of it and just need to trust the ball and remember its the bowler, not the ball, that causes more breakdown. I tend to bowl better when I can trust my instincts to make an adjustment with my feet first. But try not to over-think, as that has caused me to throw far sub-par scores before.

[SouthpawTRK]

If you have an affinity towards Ebonite or Hammer, then you may want to check out Track. I went to an EBI demo day and tried out the Hammer First Blood and the Track 706A, 811C/T, and the 714C. I fell in love with the 706A of all the four balls that I tried; worked really well for my game.

You may want to check out this ball: http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...9499/919C.html

[Zothen]

First Blood is on same line as the Columbia VOW which is Medium oil. For heavy oil I would suggest Roto Grip Defiant/Edge or Soul,Storm Sync,vivid or Lucid,Brunswick Aura/Paranormal or neXus line,900 Global Train,Freight Train or Bullet Train,DV8 Nightmare,Motive Raptor Talon,Ebonite Challenge or Champion? Thats all I can think of at moment!

Zothen

[billf]

The Sync and IQ Tour Pearl are currently on back order so if you want one, you better hope the shop has it in stock.

[Greenday]

I throw my Sync on heavy oil and love it. Pretty strong reaction. It's great when I need something with strong backend. It matches up well with my Invasion which I use when I need more of an arcing motion in a ball.

My coach has an IQ Tour Pearl and I love the look of it. Reads the mid-lane really well and hits the pocket nice and solid.

[SmilingBowler]

I've seen a lot of people talk about the Storm IQ Tour on Twitter and I'm looking at that ball as well. I just didn't list it in my top three. I'll have a talk with the pro shop guys Monday night and see what they have in store or can order on-demand. I know they can do this with the three I mentioned earlier in this post.

[SmilingBowler]

After today's practice session (Full notes here: http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...ctice-Sessions) I feel maybe I don't need a ball with heavy as much as I may need something like the TRACK 716t or the new EBONITE Exceed.

My Black Widow works wonders when I throw it out over 4 feet. I feel really confident with that backend in any oil condition. I can always speed that ball up, throw it out only about 2 feet and throw it straight down the 3 board if it cuts jersey. But in that situation, I'd rather rely on my Innovate. Its a really great ball for medium to oily lanes... just doesn't quite come back for me in too much oil, like in the third game today.

What are your thoughts on the TRACK 716t and EBONITE Exceed?

[ecub]

The only ball I'd add to my gear at this point (aside from a spare ball, which I may still consider) is a ball for heavier oil. Not just heavier, though... I'm talking when the oil is wide, covered upto 45+ feet and may be pushed down by the pins from other bowlers. I currently throw my EBONITE Innovate for medium oil, my Hammer Black Widow for medium to heavy oil and my Jacked Raw HAMMER for medium to low oil. The Innovate is my newest ball and I'm still learning what its capable of, but considering I'm going to States in May, I am seeking one more ball to fill my arsenal.

Here are the three I have my eye on, in order of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price:

Hammer First Blood (MSRP $289.99)
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...rst-Blood.html

Ebonite Mission X (MSRP $249.99)
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...Mission-X.html

Roto Grip Disturbed (MSRP $199.99)
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...Disturbed.html

Any comments you have on any of the above, or if you have any other suggestions for Heavier Oil, please reply.
Thanks a lot. Happy Bowling. Cheers!

You use your Raw Hammer for Medium to Low oil? That should be medium to heavy. When's the last time you removed the oil and resurfaced the ball?