One ball for multiple conditions

[jimlc2001]

Someone told me about pearl balls like the gravity nano pearl. But said nano pearl not as hooky as some other balls out there. Thats just what he said i have no idea, thats why im here asking questions to figure it out lol. The Nexxxus is in my top three right now. and a DV8 being in there too.

Pearls do have less overall hook than solid and sanded equipment. However, if you want a ball that can work on lighter oil patterns, you have to compromise somewhere. Another ball that you might be interested in is the Brunswick Ulti Max.

[Vince805]

Given that the DV8 Nightmare doesn't call for any polish it will more than likely be a sanded or matte finish. These tend to burn up on low oil to dry patterns. Depending on how quickly your lanes dry out it may not last the series like you want. The Terror has good length with a sharp back end break. The polish cover definitely helps it clear the dry heads later in the series. I have been able to use this ball the entire night and the most I've had to move was 5 boards.
The Storm Hy-Road use to be my favorite ball for it's versatility. DV8 produced the Terror and it surpassed the Hy-Road for me.

Oh ok i got ya.....Well most nights i dont have to make a adjustment until the third game maybe 7-8th frame of game 2. Rarely do i have to in the first game. Yeah the terror sounds like the best bet so far then. When i do have to adjust its usually only 4-5 boards. Thanks

[Vince805]

Pearls do have less overall hook than solid and sanded equipment. However, if you want a ball that can work on lighter oil patterns, you have to compromise somewhere. Another ball that you might be interested in is the Brunswick Ulti Max.

yeah i'm starting to notice that. So in one way or another a compromise will have to be made. I may just get a good heavy oil ball like a solid or sanded and polish my Columbia 300 action packed just in case. Is that something i could do or you think will work when the other ball wouldnt? Im trying to stay away from 2 balls but looks like i may have to for the first time...

[jimlc2001]

The Action Packed is a pretty strong ball. Maybe just rejuvenate it or use a lower grit sand paper on it for a heavy oil condition. Polish it for a lighter oil shot.

[Vince805]

When i first got it, it was amazing. the ball reaction was exactly what i had been looking for. then a couple leagues down the line it lost it. I never got it cleaned or cleaned it myself. Then i started to clean clean it and reaction changed but not to what it was. It had a shine/polish to it when i first got it that i havent been able to get back..... They changed the oil they use on there lanes and its heavy oil now when it used to be medium oil. that im assuming is the issue now. but before they did that must be because i took poor care of it where as now i clean it every night.

[Zothen]

I have a Defiant that works really well on semi dry-heavy oil. I put some polish on the 3000 finish and used it for dry-medium and sanded it to 1000 no polish for heavy oil.

Zothen

[jimlc2001]

Get the Action Packed rejuvenated at a pro shop...or let it soak in warm water with a little degreaser to remove much of the dirt and grime. Try this before buying a new ball.

[The German Shepherd]

The first ball I thought of was the Brunswick Versa-Max. Good ball from what I understand. I would also highly suggest you get ahold of a Hy-Road. There is a good reason why so many pros carry a Hy-Road.

Jay

[Vince805]

I have a Defiant that works really well on semi dry-heavy oil. I put some polish on the 3000 finish and used it for dry-medium and sanded it to 1000 no polish for heavy oil.

Zothen

I heard it is versatile ball because of its core and the finish it has. So many choices!

[Vince805]

Get the Action Packed rejuvenated at a pro shop...or let it soak in warm water with a little degreaser to remove much of the dirt and grime. Try this before buying a new ball.

I got some powerhouse adrenaline ball steroid wipes that were recommended to me in this forum so im gonna try them tonight before my league and see how it works. Should I still get it rejuvenated? And it that the same thing as being resurfaced?