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[Amyers]

I couldn't agree with you more on that it seems that almost everyone now days
just wants to either switch to a more aggressive or a less aggressive coverstock
in their ball choices instead of learning how to make the correct adjustments.

It's not all that uncommon now days to see a bowler walk in pulling 2 or more ball
rollers with 4-5 balls in them. We've got one guy that walks in with a 5 ball roller in
each hand so he brings in 10 balls all in total just to bowl league with.

What really takes the cake with that guy is his average is like 150 or maybe a 160
somewhere around that, man you would think he was a touring Pro to just see him
walk into the center with all of those bowling balls.

He is constantly changing between balls frame to frame instead of trying to make
any kind of minor / major adjustments he really gets on my nerves when we have
to bowl against his team. The one reason that he gets on my nerves is because if
one ball doesn't work he will slam it down loudly and curse at it and go grab another
one and repeat/repeat/repeat/etc./etc.

See I love to see guys like that anytime my opponent heads get a third ball the match is over I already know I've won. What I really get a kick out of is when they switch back to the ball they were throwing originally. Those times I'm like a shark with blood in the water I make a couple of good shots and what little confidence you had is gone

[Beagle]

I couldn't agree with you more on that it seems that almost everyone now days
just wants to either switch to a more aggressive or a less aggressive coverstock
in their ball choices instead of learning how to make the correct adjustments.

It's not all that uncommon now days to see a bowler walk in pulling 2 or more ball
rollers with 4-5 balls in them. We've got one guy that walks in with a 5 ball roller in
each hand so he brings in 10 balls all in total just to bowl league with.

What really takes the cake with that guy is his average is like 150 or maybe a 160
somewhere around that, man you would think he was a touring Pro to just see him
walk into the center with all of those bowling balls.

He is constantly changing between balls frame to frame instead of trying to make
any kind of minor / major adjustments he really gets on my nerves when we have
to bowl against his team. The one reason that he gets on my nerves is because if
one ball doesn't work he will slam it down loudly and curse at it and go grab another
one and repeat/repeat/repeat/etc./etc.

I luv seeing those guys struggle. "All dressed up and no place to go". Im laughing/snickering inside. Don't let it bother u.

[rv driver]

My question is this: I love the IQ. It's a great ball. But what are you going to do when the lanes dry out? You need a less aggressive ball to deal with totally worn out lanes.

[manke]

I agree with you why not diverisify a little. So you have a dry lane , meddium shot and heavy which almost any league shot won't be.

[Beagle]

Hmmm, so what Manke and RV are saying is that those 3 balls are too close to each other reaction-wise? May have to talk this pro shop tech again. Unfortunately, I already had two drilled and paid for. Then again he did watch me bowl.,traced my PAP. The Pearl went much longer when I threw it.........

[Amyers]

Hmmm, so what Manke and RV are saying is that those 3 balls are too close to each other reaction-wise? May have to talk this pro shop tech again. Unfortunately, I already had two drilled and paid for. Then again he did watch me bowl.,traced my PAP. The Pearl went much longer when I threw it.........

You may be okay with this lineup during leagues my only concern with it is what if you come in to practice and their burnt up big time. The fusion is pretty controllable and the pearl will go long so you should be fine for leagues or even probably tournament patterns but on those really dry times we have sometimes especially during the summer it may cause you some issues. I wouldn't worry about it too much cross that bridge if it becomes a problem. You can alway switch the solid out for a weaker ball before practice if you think they might be dry

[RobLV1]

You bought one car with three sets of tires. All three IQ Tours have the same core. They are designed to roll fairly early with limited flare potential. The IQ Tour was originally designed at the request of high rev PBA Tour bowlers who wanted a ball with a lower differential that would limit the amount of flare that they could expect. Initially the ball was introduced at around the same time as the IQ - a very early rolling and aggressive bowling ball. The IQ Tour caught on and was soon followed up by the IQ Tour Pearl, and the IQ Tour Fusion. The original IQ went away. The IQ Tour core is like the engine of a small pickup truck. It can do some work for you, help friends move their furniture and carry some trash to the dump. Whether you choose to put racing tires on it, or snow tires on it, it is still like the engine of the small pickup truck. The three cover materials are the tires on your vehicle. If you want a race car to speed down the dry lane, then buy a race car that has a race car engine as well as race car tires. In plain English, yes, these three balls are much too close together to give you the diversity that you are looking for.

[Beagle]

that's what I was afraid of.....well pearl and fusion already bought.....suppose I should cancel the solid....what Storm ball would u suggest then to compliment the Fusion.

[Amyers]

Beagle I think you are in a pretty good place with the pearl and the fusion. I would suggest bowling with those two for a bit and then see what else you need. The lane conditions will dictate what your other ball should be. Do you need something that will handle really heavy oil or do you need something for drier more burnt conditions. Bowl with those two and find out.

You could play those two together start with the hybrid and once it starts to hook a little early switch to the pearl who's added length should allow you to maintain your line a little longer. You can always adjust the surface to add a little more difference between.

I'm a big believer in trying balls before just assuming what you need. See how they play for you and how your confortable playing them. Then c talk to your pro and let us know what you need something to do and we can give you a lot more info on what would help

[MiggityMatt]

I couldn't agree with you more on that it seems that almost everyone now days
just wants to either switch to a more aggressive or a less aggressive coverstock
in their ball choices instead of learning how to make the correct adjustments.

It's not all that uncommon now days to see a bowler walk in pulling 2 or more ball
rollers with 4-5 balls in them. We've got one guy that walks in with a 5 ball roller in
each hand so he brings in 10 balls all in total just to bowl league with.

What really takes the cake with that guy is his average is like 150 or maybe a 160
somewhere around that, man you would think he was a touring Pro to just see him
walk into the center with all of those bowling balls.

He is constantly changing between balls frame to frame instead of trying to make
any kind of minor / major adjustments he really gets on my nerves when we have
to bowl against his team. The one reason that he gets on my nerves is because if
one ball doesn't work he will slam it down loudly and curse at it and go grab another
one and repeat/repeat/repeat/etc./etc.

That's hilarious! You guys should start taking bets on how many frames until he changes balls. You can also do how many different balls he will throw for the night. Man, I think it could be very entertaining.