Everyone Seems to Use a Different Ball

[MICHAEL]

I have found out that the RIGHT BALL, Drilled for YOUR style of bowling, on what type of oil pattern is VERY IMPORTANT! Once you have that, Great scores are going to happen,,,, ( If you know how to bowl, and take a few lessons)!! A person can purchase the WRONG ball, I have found that out. It not always the most expensive ball that will give you the BEST results!! Another lesson I have learned! Do your home work, and talk to the driller, make sure he knows your style, and maybe watches you throw the ball! Without him knowing your style, ITS ALL GUESS WORK!! IMHA!!

[LonelyBowler]

To me I feel like all balls are the same and people are just buying based on their favorite bowler or color at this point.

[MisterSinister]

To me I feel like all balls are the same and people are just buying based on their favorite bowler or color at this point.

What make you say that?

[GoodGorilla]

To me I feel like all balls are the same and people are just buying based on their favorite bowler or color at this point.

Most new people do. In fact when I bought my first reactive ball, a massive damage. I thought that very thing. Well, I hated that ball, so my next ball I got a virtual nano that I had a specific layout I wanted on it. When I took it to the driller, he said he couldn't put the layout on it because of the pin location. It was a long drive to the pro shop and I really really, wanted to walk out with a ball so I bought a ball from him my IQ. At this point I felt that more hook is a stronger ball reaction, so I wanted the strongest cover stock. The ball that couldn't be drilled was sent back to bowlingball.com and they were nice enough to exchange the ball for a fire road. While researching the ball reactions for which ball to get I noticed that the balls had a oil condition recommendation for each ball. Over time, I have learned though trial and error that when they tell you what condition the ball is for, they really mean it. If I throw a ball on a condition that the ball isn't made for, it doesn't perform as well as a ball that is made for the condition. Well companies all have their own versions of balls for what oil patterns, but I have discovered probably obvious to most, but all the balls made for an oil pattern react differently from manufacturer to manufacture. I've noticed this by watching numerous ball reaction videos on You tube. One ball I thought I would like, but didn't after watching a video was the Nexxus (P+R)

[75lockwood]

Most new people do. In fact when I bought my first reactive ball, a massive damage. I thought that very thing. Well, I hated that ball, so my next ball I got a virtual nano that I had a specific layout I wanted on it. When I took it to the driller, he said he couldn't put the layout on it because of the pin location. It was a long drive to the pro shop and I really really, wanted to walk out with a ball so I bought a ball from him my IQ. At this point I felt that more hook is a stronger ball reaction, so I wanted the strongest cover stock. The ball that couldn't be drilled was sent back to bowlingball.com and they were nice enough to exchange the ball for a fire road. While researching the ball reactions for which ball to get I noticed that the balls had a oil condition recommendation for each ball. Over time, I have learned though trial and error that when they tell you what condition the ball is for, they really mean it. If I throw a ball on a condition that the ball isn't made for, it doesn't perform as well as a ball that is made for the condition. Well companies all have their own versions of balls for what oil patterns, but I have discovered probably obvious to most, but all the balls made for an oil pattern react differently from manufacturer to manufacture. I've noticed this by watching numerous ball reaction videos on You tube. One ball I thought I would like, but didn't after watching a video was the Nexxus (P+R)

In General, all balls are the same, however there are variances that affect performance. symmetric vs asymmetric cores are a good example, gradual smooth hook vs "hockey stick" balls are indeed made for different oil conditions, a ball meant for high oil will be less effective on low oil then a ball made for those conditions.

A lot of it is also personal preference, some people select a ball company for customer service while others like air fresheners (lol) as for the ball videos put out by manufacturers, they suck lol they choose to only show strikes, when selecting a ball i would go by the data and maybe a few amateur videos that show the good and bad shots. if you make a perfect shot, any ball can strike!

[GoodGorilla]

In General, all balls are the same, however there are variances that affect performance. symmetric vs asymmetric cores are a good example, gradual smooth hook vs "hockey stick" balls are indeed made for different oil conditions, a ball meant for high oil will be less effective on low oil then a ball made for those conditions.

A lot of it is also personal preference, some people select a ball company for customer service while others like air fresheners (lol) as for the ball videos put out by manufacturers, they suck lol they choose to only show strikes, when selecting a ball i would go by the data and maybe a few amateur videos that show the good and bad shots. if you make a perfect shot, any ball can strike!

This was on my mind. That's why I compared the ball patterns with the balls that I have. Even though the balls are all striking, their ball path is very very similar to mine. I've been reading some of Joe Slowinsky's articles on ball arsenal, and he said that pattern length is also very important. I think the article said that on a shorter oil pattern, a ball with more length is required. And the opposite for a long patter, a ball that turns earlier or less length(I think that means the same thing).

[HughScot]

I was thinking the same as I alternated every shot between my Cyclone and Taboo e/s and couldn't see any difference. Now I can and the cyclone is easier for me to control. This makes me ask what ball would be good for me to move to in place of the Cyclone to get something just a little stronger but still far less than the Taboo? I've bowled with the Cyclone for a year and the yellow/red/purple color is getting to me. My average is 140 but I'm moving slowly up.

[75lockwood]

I was thinking the same as I alternated every shot between my Cyclone and Taboo e/s and couldn't see any difference. Now I can and the cyclone is easier for me to control. This makes me ask what ball would be good for me to move to in place of the Cyclone to get something just a little stronger but still far less than the Taboo? I've bowled with the Cyclone for a year and the yellow/red/purple color is getting to me. My average is 140 but I'm moving slowly up.

to be quite honest, at a 140 average, it's not the ball as much as it is you, making spares, hitting your mark every time, these are the things to focus on, now what ball to get. sure, getting a ball that is perfect for you helps, but becoming more and more consistent is vital

[HughScot]

to be quite honest, at a 140 average, it's not the ball as much as it is you, making spares, hitting your mark every time, these are the things to focus on, now what ball to get. sure, getting a ball that is perfect for you helps, but becoming more and more consistent is vital

This I have learned and you are totally correct, it's what I'm working on. But I do want something new but similar to the Cyclone.

[75lockwood]

This I have learned and you are totally correct, it's what I'm working on. But I do want something new but similar to the Cyclone.

Fair enough, if you have the money available there is nothing wrong with building your arsenal and trying new balls.

don't mind me, i'm a little bitter on the subject, i've used the same ball for 4 years and am just getting around to replacing it now due to realizing I've literally out grown it lol

I guess i'll see how much my average changes after i get the marauder