WHO MAKES THE BEST DAMN BALL in the WORLD

[noeymc]

do you mind me asking your approx. rev rate and style of bowling canker,, stroker,, ect...and ball speed, maybe even a pin up on down on the ball of your choice... Just general observations...

ice i can play down in with my rev around 325 but i can also turn into a cranker with my rav rate around 420 450 last time i checked my ball speed stays around 16-18 mph all pin up drilled pin up i can post pics if u want i love my scream its my go to ball hands down

[MICHAEL]

You might as well ask who makes the better truck Ford or Chevy?? (obviously Chevy...)

My arsenal includes Storm, DV8, and Brunswick. For me personally the Storm IQ Tour Pearl is my favorite ball to throw. When conditions allow for that ball I have been scoring very well with it and just love the reaction.

Trying to be as objective as possible I would say Storm and Brunswick are tied at the top IMHO.

I would agree,,, but then several other balls I have yet to give a roll! I am open if any supplier would like Iceman, or Iron Mike as they call me at the bowling lanes here in Kansas City, (due to my 30 years putting up Iron as an Iron Worker). Remember I got started LATE in life,,, 62 years ....... Now 65!! Damn where did all those YEARS GO!!

[tccstudent]

It has always been (except for a short period of time when I got my first DV8 till it cracked) and currently still is STORM

Storm has always seemed to roll the best for me and the only time I ever try anything else is when I get ahold of a buddies balls where our span is close enough that I can throw his equipment.

[Geneo2u]

The best ball is the one i just thru a strike with..

[MICHAEL]

The best ball is the one i just thru a strike with..

And when you HOT,,, which is a good portion of the time, Your HOT! That was a nice 258 I believe, yesterday! Was that your new ball? I think its a Roto Grip?

maybe that's why we many of us bring so many balls to the lanes. You never know what's waiting for you! I can remember times where we all threw PLASTIC, do the crappy oil application! We just stood far right, and threw toward the pocket.
I guess their is really nothing typical about any pattern... they are all unique oil, that many times require unique deliveries, and balls!

[Aslan]

Well there's NO way this thread will lead to disagreement.

I think the best ball is whichever one Jason Belmonte is throwing...or your friend Jason. Pretty much any "Jason".

Also, it's a trick question because 2-handed bowling is so far superior to 1-handed bowling that the ball is actually irrelevant!!! Nice try Iceman. But I'm onto your game.

[RobLV1]

Geneo2U hit the nail right on the head. Modern bowlers can't afford the luxury of having a "favorite" ball. The one that you have in your hand that is carrying the corners is your favorite, at least for the moment. When ten pins start standing, you'd better find a new favorite real quick!

[MICHAEL]

related to this subject, best ball! Does a person need ONE of each type of bowling ball. My son has a plastic ball, and a Storm light out! Other then this last Monday when the oil was heavier then usual, does he really need another ball. He is thinking about getting another one, First Blood at this time, or maybe the Zero Gravity!

He has thrown a hand full of 600 plus games since starting bowling last September,,,, with only two balls.

When I say one of each, talking A solid, peal, asymmetrical, symmetrical, in order to have a FULL COVERAGE arsenal?

I personally think an Above average bowler can make any good ball work. With different hand positions, targets, and stance. I have been told that moving between balls should be a last resort, not something you jump to with a few bad shots.

A good example of this kind of person would be Jason/The Dude, The ball doesn't seem to make much difference to him, even plastic, high RG,,Low RG,,, solid, pearl,,, he makes them all look about the same, pocket crushers!! \

NOTHING about our drilling patters are even close, my finger holes are much bigger then his, but he can pick up any of my balls, and throw a 200 plus game!!

His Favorite balls are DV8's, but he makes all brands look good! He has the gift!

HIS FAVORITE BALL IS The Dude at this time!

[swingset]

I just wondering what ball seems to work the best, OUT THERE NOW on YOUR FRESH house pattern. Along with appx rev rate, ball speed, style of bowing ect.... I realize one man's thorn, is another man's Rose! (

I'll have to throw every ball made on my THS, and let my competition do the same and get back to you.

[CaptainXeroid]

...Does a person need ONE of each type of bowling ball...

Good question & one I'm struggling with right now. I'd say definitely a plastic ball for single pins & some kind of resin ball for strikes, but regular urethane seems only useful on freshly oiled lanes with clean back ends. Where I bowl league the heads are routinely burned up, so I'm thinking a resin ball less aggressive than the Vow I just picked up.

As to the original question...I've always had good luck with Columbia 300. I'm tempted to try another brand just to see if it's just in my head.