The first time you roll the ball and it doesnt strike trash it. So what if you go through 15 balls a night its only money.
When should you retire a ball?Originally Posted by bbgamer884
When you no longer have or can find a use for it.
Right handed Stroker, high track ,about 13 degree axis tilt. PAP is located 5 9/16” over 1 3/4” up.Speed ave. about 14 mph at the pins. Medium rev’s.High Game 300, High series 798
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The first time you roll the ball and it doesnt strike trash it. So what if you go through 15 balls a night its only money.
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In the Bag: Storm IQ Tour Fusion, Brunswick Mastermind Genisu, Roto Grip Asylum and Ebonite Maxim
Final Book Averages for Fall:192 Current averages in Summer: PBA 182, Tuesday 202, Thursday 205
Well, first you should try other balls when you don't strike...but maybe have a system where if you go from ball to ball and never strike...then get rid of the entire ARSEnal and create a new one.
Anytime is a good time. Gives a good reason to get some new equipment.
Hammer Purple Urethane. Storm Surge Hybrid, Storm Pitch Purple, Roto Grip Hyper Cell.2 Storm Surge Pearl 4x4x2 and a no flare, ,Roto Grip Hot Cell, Roto Grip Haywire.
2020/2021, Hi Average 219, Hi Game 289, Hi Series 771, 30 Clean 4, 700 Series 16.
2021/2022, Hi Average 211, Hi Game 256 Hi Series 693, 30 Clean 0, 700 Series 0.Proud member of Bowlingboards.com Since 2013.
Hmm I never thought about that. I remember when I was bowling on my high school team, I threw a Columbia Backyard Bully and a Brunswick Avalanche, and that was back from 2009-2011. Of course at that point I knew nothing about equipment and how old they were. And they worked very well for me. At that point I eventually gave them to my coach since I started getting new equipment some 2 years ago.
My bowling balls include:
Brunswick Brute Strength, Brunswick Mastermind Genius, DV8 Endless Nightmare, DV8 Diva, DV8 Diva Pearl, DV8 Marauder Mutiny, & Brunswick White Viz-A-Ball spare ball
Started buying a bunch of Brunswick stuff some 2 years ago, like the Nexus line balls and versamax and maxxed-out. But ever since I changed my style, I gave all those up since they were all drilled full-roller, and I ended up getting out of that style.
My bowling balls include:
Brunswick Brute Strength, Brunswick Mastermind Genius, DV8 Endless Nightmare, DV8 Diva, DV8 Diva Pearl, DV8 Marauder Mutiny, & Brunswick White Viz-A-Ball spare ball
My Cyclone has anywhere from 5-7 sets of holes that have been drilled and plugged as the ball was passed between the hubby and I.
It was his - he didn't like it.
It passed to me - I couldn't throw it at the time (I was throwing 12 and it was 14).
It went back to him - he still didn't like it.
I took it back when I moved to throwing LH.
It got retired last Friday
Donna
Current arsenal: Uproar / Rumble / T-Zone
When I tell you to.
my bridge was cracked
Stroker
Ball Speed : 17mph Rev Rate : 300-325 PAP : 4 1/2
Balls : Hammer Taboo Deep Purple Roto Grip Shatter Roto Grip Scream Hammer absolute hook
Avg 182 high game 291 High series 709
bowling 2 leagues and everyday i can
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Just got back from being at the pro shop for de-oiling my Roto Grip. Part of the conversation entailed the fact that if you de-oil every 50-75 games then the 4th time the ball needs de-oiling you should consider replacement, or the next time for sure.
Interesting fact that Mike was sharing with me, is that the oil is absorbed into the cover stock and because the covers are so thin, the oil then begins to seep into the inner portion. So, if you cut a used ball in half, then you would see the oil seepage look like ant tracks. Once you de-oil the ball, then the ant track is just a void. After so many de-oils, and so many voids, the ball won't react the same.
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High Series - 704; High Game - 290 (a long time ago) Current Average - 150
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