Which ball, plz?

[rv driver]

In another thread I asked for opinions about the Pyramid. The opinion was that it was weak. So, as a corollary to that thread, I'd like some opinions as to what I'm going to need in a ball.

As stated, I'm older, getting back into the game after a long hiatus. I'm a stroker with slower ball speed. I tended to throw pretty straight, but with a nice little hook into the pocket. I'd like to develop more hook in my delivery, however, as I relearn the game. Therefore, my pro has suggested that I begin with an entry-level reactive ball drilled for fingertip. Due to some physical concerns, I'm only going to be able to throw a #12 ball.

Here's what I've found so far:
The Freeze (2.60/.039)
The Tropical Breeze (2.63/.011)
The Path Rising (2.62/.042)
The Roto Grip Uproar (2.65/.011)
I've also considered the Wrecker and the Hammer Vibe, but I think I'm discounting them at this point.

My questions now are: Are the Rising and Freeze going to provide too much hook potential for a lower ball speed, becoming uncontrollable in the back end? Are the Breeze and Uproar going to be just fine for a slower stroker player? I guess I really don't have a preference as to ball, so long as it allows me to develop a greater hook without my having to speed up the ball (a physical limitation at this point). Revs I can learn to develop (I think), but I'm probably never going to develop into a real tweener. I need a good "teaching ball" that I can control, but that will grow with me. Or are the differences between them all insignificant at this point in my game, so it becomes simply a matter of color choice and branding?

Thanks!

[Bunny]

12lbs is a different story. I believe Motiv balls have the better cores at 12 lbs.

Most 12 pounders have generic cores.

[rv driver]

12lbs is a different story. I believe Motiv balls have the better cores at 12 lbs.

Most 12 pounders have generic cores.

Motiv, eh? Not familiar with them. I'll have to look into that. I do know that the Uproar, the Breeze, and the Path Rising all incorporate the symmetrical, inverted lightbulb-type core that they use in their heavier balls. Thanks for the tip on Motiv. I'll research...

[Doghouse Reilly]

You might take a look at the DV8 Dude, it's a good controllabel smooth reacti ng ball.

https://dv8bowling.com/balls/dude/


ther es a video in the video s scetion http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...8-Bowling-Dude

[noeymc]

its my understanding they all use a genetic cores till u hit 13/14 pounds

[Bunny]

its my understanding they all use a genetic cores till u hit 13/14 pounds

True, except Motiv. Their 12 pounders have better cores.

[Bunny]

Motiv venom toxin looks pretty sweet actually. I haven't seen it in action though. It's a hybrid which personally I really like. I have two and they seem to even the pattern out so they're not over or under reacting.

Just my opinion. Good luck with your choices!! I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Best to have your pro shop take a look at your swing. Sometimes they have specials or used balls at great prices. My friend just got a barely used Deranged for $90 drilled. We just saw a hardly used Lights Out for $70 drilled. Lights Out also a good choice!

[bowl1820]

its my understanding they all use a genetic cores till u hit 13/14 pounds

True, except Motiv. Their 12 pounders have better cores.

It's different from Mfg. to Mfg., Ball to Ball, That's why you have to check each ball you look at.

[rv driver]

It's different from Mfg. to Mfg., Ball to Ball, That's why you have to check each ball you look at.

Pyramid and Breeze have the same core in the #12. It appears as though the Ascent is the same, but it isn't explicitly specified on the web site.

[Shaneshu87]

In another thread I asked for opinions about the Pyramid. The opinion was that it was weak. So, as a corollary to that thread, I'd like some opinions as to what I'm going to need in a ball.

As stated, I'm older, getting back into the game after a long hiatus. I'm a stroker with slower ball speed. I tended to throw pretty straight, but with a nice little hook into the pocket. I'd like to develop more hook in my delivery, however, as I relearn the game. Therefore, my pro has suggested that I begin with an entry-level reactive ball drilled for fingertip. Due to some physical concerns, I'm only going to be able to throw a #12 ball.

Here's what I've found so far:
The Freeze (2.60/.039)
The Tropical Breeze (2.63/.011)
The Path Rising (2.62/.042)
The Roto Grip Uproar (2.65/.011)
I've also considered the Wrecker and the Hammer Vibe, but I think I'm discounting them at this point.

My questions now are: Are the Rising and Freeze going to provide too much hook potential for a lower ball speed, becoming uncontrollable in the back end? Are the Breeze and Uproar going to be just fine for a slower stroker player? I guess I really don't have a preference as to ball, so long as it allows me to develop a greater hook without my having to speed up the ball (a physical limitation at this point). Revs I can learn to develop (I think), but I'm probably never going to develop into a real tweener. I need a good "teaching ball" that I can control, but that will grow with me. Or are the differences between them all insignificant at this point in my game, so it becomes simply a matter of color choice and branding?

Thanks!

my wife uses a 12 pound freeze and that ball is a beast she is very slow speed and low rev but she throws strainght up any board out side the 10 and it comes back every time, i liked the way hers rolled so much i bought one myself at 16 pounds and felt it is very reliable for and up and in bowler.