Quote Originally Posted by HeroesFall View Post
Hey gents, looks like I missed a fun discussion!

I do agree the terms weak / strong do hold a connotation to them. For me, understanding WHAT that means as opposed to the connotation is what's important. For my case, I would assume a weak ball would have a "weak" or small hook, and a strong ball a "strong" or big hook. Herein lies the issue. I throw a big hook, a curve actually. So in my mind, I want a ball that does what I do, hooks big. But this is actually counter-intuitive (at least from what I understand) and since I create a big curve with my style, I want a ball that is "weaker" or hooks less to compensate or bring balance. That's where I get / got in trouble.
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I think you're last thought here is right on target, a less aggressive / weaker ball is what you'll need. If I understand your style is thumb less with a lot or revolutions and hook. The type of ball you might want in the roto grip line according to the star search would be an outcry for heavy oil, and a shout for med oil. This is only a guide and you might want to look at the 3 balls in the hp2 line outcry, uproar, and wrecker and consult with your pro-shop and tell them how you're current ball is working. Sometimes the ball manufacturers guides for balls are misleading, the balls for heavy / med /dry lanes are relative to how you throw, also the more aggressive your delivery is requires a ball that's less aggressive to be able to control it on the lane. A good indication is the comment you made about having to loft the ball down the lane to keep it under control. When you have to do that you "have too much ball" would be the comment from the experienced bowlers around this area. I'm no expert but from what you've experienced the "weaker " balls might be the ticket for better scoring for you.