Suggestions wanted on a new ball.

[Ryan88]

I just got back into bowling two years ago after a college hiatus. I bought a First Blood last year and it was awesome for me up until the volume of the oil pattern at the house I bowl at increased. Long story short the ball is coming up short. I am looking for something to cut through the heavy oil but is still strong on the backend. I really dig the motion of the First Blood. I was looking at both the Hyper Cell and the Ruckus Feud. But am very open to other suggestions (I can't get over the scents in Storm balls though). I have always liked the Hammer stuff, but I don't know if they have anything that will fit the bill? Maybe the Absolut Hook of the Purple Taboo? Or the new Widow?

Thanks,

Ryan

[dpatrickv]

I am a big DV8 fan and the Feud would cut through just about anything. On the other hand I used to have a black widow venom that was one of my favorite all time balls so the new widow would look mighty tempting.

[Ryan88]

I worry that the Feud may even be a little much. I am looking for something 4-7 boards stronger than the First Blood. It is so hard to pick with all these decisions out there.

I forgot to put in my original post that I am a middle of the road player at best when it comes to revs (250-300 would be my guess) that throws about 16-17mph.

[dpatrickv]

If you think the feud might be too much look into the Nightmare series, or the original Ruckus.

The new Widow is still probably a good choice.

[Aslan]

I'd suggest:

1) Brunswick Aura Paranormal or Mystic of even just the Aura. I think any of those 3, especially the Paranormal or Mystic. But if $$$ is an issue, the Aura is currently on sale at bowlingball.com.

2) Rotogrip Hyper Cell- I think you were right on with the Hyper Cell.

Other considerations:
3) Radical Reax Pearl
4) Storm Sync

[Ptnomore]

I recently picked up a new Motiv Cruel Intent to replace my Brunswick Wicked Siege, and have been very impressed wit it. Actually, the first ball I got was a mistake at 14lbs (n a box marked 15lbs). But finished the game with it anyway. Was really impressed with the movement with this ball 1lb lighter than I normally bowl with. My 15lb'r should be ready tonight. I made the move to Motiv to try something different. They've got an impressive backing and I haven't found anything negative about their newer stuff.

If I didn't buy this ball a day before the new Hammer Black Widow Assassin was announced, I'd be ALL over that. I am a HUGE fan of that gas mask core.

[YODA]

Also you could look at the Raptor p7 and Talon if the lane is using heavy oil. Or take a step down just a bit into the High Med-Low Heavy oil and try the Primal Rage.

[manke]

You should get the brunswick mastermind, it is flippin awsome and a backend that doesnt quit!!!

[Aslan]

You should get the brunswick mastermind, it is flippin awsome and a backend that doesnt quit!!!

Thats WAY more ball than he indicated he was looking for.

[striker12]

i'm surpriced that your first blood is coming up short on more volume oil because the first blood is a agressive ball maby you might have to tighten your line up abit but if you are looking to go more aggressive then you should look into the brunswick mastermind or c300 crazy antic.

but the crazy antic is less agressive then the cold blood but the hyper cell and the first blood are both the same agressive just alittle different so you don't really need a more aggressive ball then the first blood you might just have to tighten your line up


but also 1 more thing how is your first blood drilled------- pin down, pin up, or pin to the side