A couple of frames. I know what it should do when I purchase and drill it so I'm usually close. My issue is execution, not the ball.
It took me a few hours to get used to my DV8 Marauder Mutiny, but over a month to figure out my Hammer Black Widow Legend.
A couple of frames. I know what it should do when I purchase and drill it so I'm usually close. My issue is execution, not the ball.
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For me it has depended on how similar the ball was to my current one's. It can take 10 or 20 games or more to start to get the handle on a ball that reacts quite a bit differently ( for me ).
I would take one of the balls and practice with it and try to get a feel for how it reacts, trying to get used to and sort out 3 different balls at once during league play would be difficult for me to do.
If you like and have been pretty successful with you're current grip and delivery it probably would be better to stick with it, it also might be worth having the fit, drilling, condition of the balls checked out by a pso ( as already suggested) to make sure they are not part of the problem.
Good luck!
Had not seen the weight difference, that would make a huge difference, if you want to continue your current bowling style you might be better off getting a 14lb mid level ball instead of making the big weight change.
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The best thing I have found to with throwing a new ball is to use your go to ball aka ol faithful. Throw 6 full rack shots and if your on your mark with that ball switch to a different ball throw the same line and watch how the new ball reacts. Then adjust and repeat. I did a demo day with EBI and found out a ball I did not even want to throw that day was the best of the bunch for me. 3 games with a new ball. starting on a fresh shot and keep using it as the lane breaks down will show you the money shot. I have a ball that calls for more oil by the book. But found that when the lane gets broke down that ball with its layout kills the rack.
This was my 3rd week using the Messenger Ti pearl and my scores are getting back to normal (for me) 181-190-190. I had 4 strikes in a row at one point, I'm getting the feel for it..........it has a ton of back end. I have to start on the far right board and aim for the 2nd and 3rd left arrow. Huge sweeping hook.
Still not sure if I should just get a new 14lb ball fitted for me
Nothing in the game can compare to having a properly fitted ball. Why wouldn't you get one fit to you?Originally Posted by Gutternut
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It usually takes me a game or 2 whereas before it would take about a month. Making adjustments and reading the lane does wonders.
Strapped for cash at the moment.
Took two games with my Brunswick Vintage Gold Rhino Pro. Some balls just come easier than others.
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