If you could only have one ball what would it be?

[Amyers]

I was wondering if you could only have one ball besides a spare ball what would you pick. Should be balls currently in production.

[vdubtx]

From my own arsenal, I would go with the Disturbed. Controllable ball in both wet and dry conditions.

[Aslan]

Hy Road with a hybrid coverstock.

Most successful ball on the market. Release in 2008 and still commands a high price. Symmetric and controllable, with enough versatility to be successful in any condition with minor changes.

If I could only have 3 balls...the IQ line (pearl, hybrid, and solid coverstocks)...but if I could only have ONE ball...the Hy Road without a doubt.

[Amyers]

I haven't thrown one myself but from what I have seen from guys at my lanes I really like the look of the IQ Hybrid. I am sure it would struggle on truly burnt conditions but I think medium light to heavier it gives a great look.

[RobLV1]

I recently drilled up the new Brunswick solid Blue Ringer. I'm really impressed with it as a benchmark ball, and find that it is very versatile and adapts well to surface changes. I bowled 245-266 with it on the Kegel Sunset Strip pattern last Thursday in a Challenge Shot league.

[rv driver]

I'll have to see how the IQ throws, but it would have to be a toss-up between that and the Misfit for me.

[Aslan]

I recently drilled up the new Brunswick solid Blue Ringer. I'm really impressed with it as a benchmark ball, and find that it is very versatile and adapts well to surface changes. I bowled 245-266 with it on the Kegel Sunset Strip pattern last Thursday in a Challenge Shot league.

Or you could get the Columbia300 "Benchmark". It's advertised as THE Benchmark…thus the clever name.

[Amyers]

Or you could get the Columbia300 "Benchmark". It's advertised as THE Benchmark…thus the clever name.

Sorry but the only Colombia equipment I would want is a spare ball. I'm sure they must make something decent but I just haven't seen it.

[RobLV1]

Aslan: Please note the difference between a bowler saying that a particular ball is a good bench mark ball (medium rg and diff., medium reactive cover) and a company calling a ball "Benchmark" (marketing rhetoric designed to get you to buy a bowling ball).

[Aslan]

Aslan: Please note the difference between a bowler saying that a particular ball is a good bench mark ball (medium rg and diff., medium reactive cover) and a company calling a ball "Benchmark" (marketing rhetoric designed to get you to buy a bowling ball).

Last I checked, they didn't sell many "Benchmarks" so I guess it didn't work very well.