polishing the Alpha-Max

[AC500]

well I bowled ok last night, my form was solid and hit the mark all night, my trouble was keeping inside the pocket due to (very) dry lanes. I love the DV8 Misfit for my local house but somehow I struggle with it elsewhere. Im really not interested in dropping another $100+ on a ball and then thought, I have the Brunswick Alpha-Max I'm planning on having maybe 4000 grit finish then high polish finish.....your thoughts?
Thanks.

[Zothen]

You can try that or you can look into getting a Slingshot!

Zothen

[billf]

What's the struggle? Missing ball side or crossing over?

[AC500]

Zothen, I thought about that but dont want to sacrifice the punch.

billf, cross overs, even then sometimes I strike it too, just looking to keep it inside.

[billf]

Have you tried moving your feet in the direction of the miss? I would try polishing the Alpha-Max but wouldn't want you to lose a stronger ball and then need it for heavier oil patterns.

[AC500]

Im going to have to try that, there arnt any heavy oil pattern lanes round these parts and I know the Max will just sit if I dont try it.

[Stormed1]

Even polished the Alpha-Max will be substantially stonger and more hook than the Misfit. Both the core and the cover are a great deal stronger even if polished You would be much better served to pick up a Slingshot or a Karma Urethane. The Alpha-Max polished would be a nice step UP from your Misfit when the Misfit is not enough

[AC500]

yes but at the risk of dropping another $100 plus on a ball when the Alpha will only be about 15 to do.

[billf]

Maybe sell or trade the Alpha-Max for a Slingshot?

[AC500]

billf, thats an idea, hows the hitting power on the SS?