Which new ball are you thinking about getting?

[rv driver]

I'm looking at the Brunswick Melee Cross, because I think it will compliment my improving release and line. I was interested in the Columbia Eruption Pro, but I really don't need another drier lane ball, 'cause I usually throw on fresher oil. The Melee's not a new ball, but I like the look of its performance.

[Jaescrub]

I am rocking the Storm Crux, Crux pearl, zero G, and C300 crazy antics. I would really like to replace the Zero G with a Haywire. It has the core from the disturbed. I won that ball on here two years ago and gave it to a needy teammate and he Loves that ball! So I really want to try it.

[vdubtx]

Haywire is high on my want list. JUst need to think about if it will fit into my arsenal. Both my Disturbed and Hyper Cell are still going strong.

[Lt Tom]

Probably a Strike King, or a Cyclone. I've been away for almost 30 years, so I've never thrown a reactive ball. I just need something to use as a "baseline" ball so I can learn to throw fingertip, find my PAP, etc. I figure at this point getting something that is drilled to fit me so I can get practicing is what's important, even if it's just chosen based on which is prettiest.

Unless there's a better plan?

[John Anderson]

Probably a Strike King, or a Cyclone. I've been away for almost 30 years, so I've never thrown a reactive ball. I just need something to use as a "baseline" ball so I can learn to throw fingertip, find my PAP, etc. I figure at this point getting something that is drilled to fit me so I can get practicing is what's important, even if it's just chosen based on which is prettiest.

Unless there's a better plan?

A weaker reactive ball is a good choice to start with imo. Cyclones are pretty good for lighter oil and will certainly do the job of teaching you how to throw a ball with fingertip drilling. I haven't seen many strike kings around, but I'd imagine they are very similar to cyclones.

The only real option available to cheaply find your PAP is to get a new spare ball drilled up with fingertip grips and find your PAP using a spare ball. That way, it doesn't really matter where the pin goes on the ball since it's a spare ball and will be thrown straight most of the time anyways. Arguably though, this isn't a good idea either because your PAP won't be that consistent to start with and it costs you $80 or whatever it is for a spare ball.

[Lt Tom]

Thanks, John. I think I'll start a new thread so as not to hijack this one........

[billf]

Just ordered a Cyclone. No it's not a new release but will be my first try with a RICO layout. I do want to try an Ebonite Gamebreaker Gold, Adrenaline and Warrior.

[classygranny]

I'm thinking I'm in the mood to try a ball with a hockey stick movement rather than the banana arc that I am so accustomed to. Also, the alley we bowl in on Friday mornings will be oiling in the am rather than the night before, so we will be experiencing a heavier oil condition this winter league compared to our summer conditions.

Any suggestions I should look at and research before I head to the proshop?

[Mike White]

I'm thinking I'm in the mood to try a ball with a hockey stick movement rather than the banana arc that I am so accustomed to. Also, the alley we bowl in on Friday mornings will be oiling in the am rather than the night before, so we will be experiencing a heavier oil condition this winter league compared to our summer conditions.

Any suggestions I should look at and research before I head to the proshop?

To shorten the hook phase (hockey stick) you want a low RG ball.

Smoother surface increases the skid phase, making it achieve the roll phase later.

[Joann Myers]

I am now thinking of getting the Seismic Venator. Anybody out there use it got any suggestions/comments about it.