Need spare shooting help

[GoodGorilla]

The spare ball I am currently using is a polar ice ball by storm. I just recently discovered it is actually a urathane ball with a 3 piece core. There have been many times where the ball was rolling strait then just hook down the lane enough to get away from the spare. The ball also seems like it has a good ability to grip the lanes, which I use to hook on dry lanes. I just ordered a path spare ball which doesn't have a 3 piece core, and is strictly polyester. Any insight on this?

[75lockwood]

I Actually had a question about spare shooting... currently when shooting 10 pins i use my reactive ball and throw a full roller cross lane, if i were to get a spare ball would i still need to do this? or can i throw how i would a normal ball and just not get the hook? (still shooting cross lane)

[AZBowla]

I'm usually pretty spot on with my spare shooting (unless it's that damned 7 pin... grrrr - I still need to work on that one, and I might try the 3-6-9 system on those). As for a system, well I don't really have one. I stand where I think I'll have a good shot at it, then I just stare down the pin I'm aiming at as I throw and most of the time if it's anything but that stupid 7, I'll hit it. I dunno why that works, even my GF thinks it's crazy but that's how I do it. I don't recommend it unless you feel lucky.

[J Anderson]

I Actually had a question about spare shooting... currently when shooting 10 pins i use my reactive ball and throw a full roller cross lane, if i were to get a spare ball would i still need to do this? or can i throw how i would a normal ball and just not get the hook? (still shooting cross lane)

unless you use an awful lot of revs and or axis rotation you can probably just use your normal release. The ball may hook a few boards but not enough to matter.

[GoodGorilla]

unless you use an awful lot of revs and or axis rotation you can probably just use your normal release. The ball may hook a few boards but not enough to matter.

It depends on how oily the lane is, and the lane transition. My Polar Ice ball will hook if I throw a normal release on it. It will even hook if I throw it end over end sometimes. If I hook the polar Ice it will hook anywhere between 10-20 boards if I am playing the right side. I'm not so sure about throwing it at the 10 or 7 pin.

[J Anderson]

It depends on how oily the lane is, and the lane transition. My Polar Ice ball will hook if I throw a normal release on it. It will even hook if I throw it end over end sometimes. If I hook the polar Ice it will hook anywhere between 10-20 boards if I am playing the right side. I'm not so sure about throwing it at the 10 or 7 pin.

I think Lockwood is talking about a polyester ball with a pancake weight block, like a T-Zone or a White Dot.

[Tampabaybob]

The spare ball I am currently using is a polar ice ball by storm. I just recently discovered it is actually a urathane ball with a 3 piece core. There have been many times where the ball was rolling strait then just hook down the lane enough to get away from the spare. The ball also seems like it has a good ability to grip the lanes, which I use to hook on dry lanes. I just ordered a path spare ball which doesn't have a 3 piece core, and is strictly polyester. Any insight on this?

Gorrilla......The poly ball should definitely help, especially with the 6 & 10 pin shots. Keep it polished so it will slide further. You don't want it to hook when you shoot the right corner. Personally I thought the polar ice would be a good spare ball. Glad I didn't buy one.

It looks as though, you're getting the hang of releasing the ball so it won't impact your wrist and that's great. Nothing worse than having to bowl in pain. Keep up the good work.

Bob

[Tampabaybob]

I Actually had a question about spare shooting... currently when shooting 10 pins i use my reactive ball and throw a full roller cross lane, if i were to get a spare ball would i still need to do this? or can i throw how i would a normal ball and just not get the hook? (still shooting cross lane)

Lockwood....A polyester ball will definitely slide more heading to the corners especially when you're shooting cross alley. I also can use my regular balls to shoot the corners by "killing" the roll, but when the heat is on in the league I'll always go to the ball with less possibility of hook.
If cost is a concern, check with your pro shops and look for a used polyester. I bought my Roto Grip world polyester for 20 bucks at our pro shop. If you were to encounter really dry lanes, you'd be happy that you had a polyester ball for your spares.

Bob

[75lockwood]

Lockwood....A polyester ball will definitely slide more heading to the corners especially when you're shooting cross alley. I also can use my regular balls to shoot the corners by "killing" the roll, but when the heat is on in the league I'll always go to the ball with less possibility of hook.
If cost is a concern, check with your pro shops and look for a used polyester. I bought my Roto Grip world polyester for 20 bucks at our pro shop. If you were to encounter really dry lanes, you'd be happy that you had a polyester ball for your spares.

Bob

Alright thanks guys, i have actually gotten quite good at hitting 10 pins with my normal ball (6/7 today) i will look into finding a cheap spareball, but if i can't get one cheap i doubt i will bother, i would rather get a new reactive ball.

[Tampabaybob]

I felt the same, and that's why I waited. I was lucky to catch that Roto for 20 bucks. Couldn't say no to that one.

Bob