Pyramid?

[Bunny]

Thanks for the tips. I wondered the same thing, but then I thought that, as an aging stroker with a slower ball speed, a more aggressive ball might be too unpredictable -- rolling out early and breaking too aggressively? I've been weighing the distinctions between the Uproar and the Tropical Breeze and thought the Pyramid might split the difference? Uproar appears to be more aggressive and the Tropical appears to be not aggressive enough. Or am I making too much out of the distinction?

I do know that the Pyramid techs have been very prompt and forthcoming answering e-mail questions. Service means a lot to me.

If the Breeze isn't strong enough the Path Rising is even less aggressive. In my little experience it hits kind of weak. The Breeze is a very good ball for a stroker. It hits pretty darn hard actually.

Have you looked at the Wrecker? I think it could be the mid point you're looking for. The Freeze is also a great choice. They have some new ones that are pretty sweet. It's got movement and it hits really hard. My husband has one. I don't know much about the Uproar.

I sent Pyramid an email asking for the rg and diff on the 14lb Rising since they only list specs for 15lbs, and I got nada. Mmm?

[rv driver]

If the Breeze isn't strong enough the Path Rising is even less aggressive. In my little experience it hits kind of weak. The Breeze is a very good ball for a stroker. It hits pretty darn hard actually.

Have you looked at the Wrecker? I think it could be the mid point you're looking for. The Freeze is also a great choice. They have some new ones that are pretty sweet. It's got movement and it hits really hard. My husband has one. I don't know much about the Uproar.

I sent Pyramid an email asking for the rg and diff on the 14lb Rising since they only list specs for 15lbs, and I got nada. Mmm?

I was looking at both the Breeze and the Freeze, actually. Haven't looked at the Wrecker, but I'm going to now. The uproar seems to be similar to the Freeze.

[classygranny]

I was looking at both the Breeze and the Freeze, actually. Haven't looked at the Wrecker, but I'm going to now. The uproar seems to be similar to the Freeze.

My teammate has the Wrecker and I notice he is extremely inconsistent with it. Last visit to the ProShop I mentioned this (we use same driller) and he told me this is the usual complaint with the Wrecker. He drilled five of them for my coach and he didn't like any of them because they were so inconsistent. Just passing on what I've heard, so take it as you want.

[Bunny]

My teammate has the Wrecker and I notice he is extremely inconsistent with it. Last visit to the ProShop I mentioned this (we use same driller) and he told me this is the usual complaint with the Wrecker. He drilled five of them for my coach and he didn't like any of them because they were so inconsistent. Just passing on what I've heard, so take it as you want.

Great feedback! Those little nugs are usually spot on.

Don't get the Wrecker.

[rv driver]

Great feedback! Those little nugs are usually spot on.

Don't get the Wrecker.

I don't think I like it as well as the Uproar, from what I've seen.

[Kobra167]

I have the Wrecker. I will say that it is very consistent ball. It's one of my favorites. But I will say it is very sensitive to the bowlers inconsistencies. If you are not good at repeat shot making and controlling the break point, then the Wrecker is not for you. If you make a mistake, especially with the release. It will let you know you F'ed up. The uproar is a more "controllable" version of the wrecker for lower rate and low speeds players. It's pearlized cover will continue to get the ball down the lane and allow you to play out outside part of the lane much longer than everybody else. You asked about the Pyramid Path Rising. I've never thrown it, but from reviews and seeing two people throw it, looks like the ball motion would fit in between the wrecker and uproar. The wrecker is really skid flippy left to right. The uproar will go way down the lane and then make a pronounced move to the pocket. The Path Rising would give more of a benchmark type reaction.

It is important to note that all three on the list are medium to dry oil balls. They slide on oil and significant carrydown will cause unexpected results like not making it back to the pocket or leaving flat 10s. Be sure that the ball matches up well for the way you intend to play the lane and the lane conditions you bowl on. All of them would be great for broken down conditions and on the second shift. They will be "squirrelly" on fresh shots medium to heavy house shots.

[rv driver]

I have the Wrecker. I will say that it is very consistent ball. It's one of my favorites. But I will say it is very sensitive to the bowlers inconsistencies. If you are not good at repeat shot making and controlling the break point, then the Wrecker is not for you. If you make a mistake, especially with the release. It will let you know you F'ed up. The uproar is a more "controllable" version of the wrecker for lower rate and low speeds players. It's pearlized cover will continue to get the ball down the lane and allow you to play out outside part of the lane much longer than everybody else. You asked about the Pyramid Path Rising. I've never thrown it, but from reviews and seeing two people throw it, looks like the ball motion would fit in between the wrecker and uproar. The wrecker is really skid flippy left to right. The uproar will go way down the lane and then make a pronounced move to the pocket. The Path Rising would give more of a benchmark type reaction.

It is important to note that all three on the list are medium to dry oil balls. They slide on oil and significant carrydown will cause unexpected results like not making it back to the pocket or leaving flat 10s. Be sure that the ball matches up well for the way you intend to play the lane and the lane conditions you bowl on. All of them would be great for broken down conditions and on the second shift. They will be "squirrelly" on fresh shots medium to heavy house shots.

Thanks for that analysis. That's kind of how I see it too, having not thrown any of them, but looking at videos. For that "uncontrollable" reason, I'm sort of leaning toward a weaker ball, like the Tropical Breeze. I've got to really check the "usual" lane conditions where I want to bowl most of the time. Pump the pro for oil info. I notice that the Breeze seems to be a popular ball there. What does that tell me?

[rv driver]

I have the Wrecker. I will say that it is very consistent ball. It's one of my favorites. But I will say it is very sensitive to the bowlers inconsistencies. If you are not good at repeat shot making and controlling the break point, then the Wrecker is not for you. If you make a mistake, especially with the release. It will let you know you F'ed up. The uproar is a more "controllable" version of the wrecker for lower rate and low speeds players. It's pearlized cover will continue to get the ball down the lane and allow you to play out outside part of the lane much longer than everybody else. You asked about the Pyramid Path Rising. I've never thrown it, but from reviews and seeing two people throw it, looks like the ball motion would fit in between the wrecker and uproar. The wrecker is really skid flippy left to right. The uproar will go way down the lane and then make a pronounced move to the pocket. The Path Rising would give more of a benchmark type reaction.

It is important to note that all three on the list are medium to dry oil balls. They slide on oil and significant carrydown will cause unexpected results like not making it back to the pocket or leaving flat 10s. Be sure that the ball matches up well for the way you intend to play the lane and the lane conditions you bowl on. All of them would be great for broken down conditions and on the second shift. They will be "squirrelly" on fresh shots medium to heavy house shots.

How do you think the Motiv Ascent compares to these?

[bdtrob300]

I just got a 12 lb. Path Rising for my wife. I drilled it straight up, she doesn't put many revs on the ball. She hasn't noticed any difference between it and her Tropical Breeze. I gave it a couple throws and i was neither impressed nor disgusted. It is what it is, a cheap entry level ball. Good if you've never thrown anything with a core, but if you've thrown virtually any other performance ball, you'll be underwhelmed by the path rising. I'd say a misfit for the money is probably the better choice. But I would like to get my hands on a Chosen Path or Dark Path, specs look good, the Chosen was on sale for a few months for like $90 shipped or something like that, I should've nabbed one...

[MiggityMatt]

Anyone have an update on Pyramid Balls? Bowlingball.com has a Path Origin for $79.99. I'm very intrigued at that price...

http://bowlingball.com/p-11025-path-...mega-deal.aspx