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    I rarely change balls. I take 3 and a spare ball every week but hardly ever take the Black Widow Gold out of the bag. This past Tuesday I only used my Conspiracy every shot, including spares. I only need the Rhino for 7 pins or maybe the 4-7 depending on lane conditions but usually with the 4-7 I use my strike ball. I didn't leave any 7's Tuesday night so no need for the Rhino. I generally just make adjustments rather than changing balls. We have 3 lefties on my team but I usually throw the first arrow while the other 2 are the 2nd arrow so being the only one out there I don;t have to move much. If I do end up having to go 2nd arrow I usually end up moving my target in by a board or 2 by the 3rd game. If all else fails and I start leaving 7's I'll change balls but that rarely happens. I didn't leave a single 7 Tuesday night and usually only leave a couple a night. Of the 6 on my team none hardly ever change balls. I think they all bring 2 balls but rarely change.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobLV1 View Post
    This is a really good post! If you are willing to move, rather than just changing balls, you will find that the amount you have to move will depend on the other bowlers on the lane. Sometimes you move a lot. Other times you move a little, but the bottom line is that YOU HAVE TO MOVE!
    Thank You for the compliment. Last night was interesting had two high rev guys on the other team that burned up the track pretty early which led to carry problems. I had to move in early and was in the oil a little to far {getting any further right was over hooking) that led to a game of double,flat 10,double,7,flat 10,7,7, strike then got outside too much and left a 6 10 for 215. I shot 660 so bowled all right but if can figure out how to carry better would be a ton more. I was thinking if I used something with a little surface on it I would be able to play in a little deeper and stay away from the track area {at least hit it later). Just have to figure out what ball to get to try this with. I was thinking of a stronger solid Halo or a weaker solid like the winner solid. Decisions decisions. Steve
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    Funny how most of the guys who post that they rarely change balls or make lateral adjustments are lefties. Hmmm....

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobLV1 View Post
    Funny how most of the guys who post that they rarely change balls or make lateral adjustments are lefties. Hmmm....
    Wish I was a lefty. LOL!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by vdubtx View Post
    Wish I was a lefty. LOL!!
    You and me both!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobLV1 View Post
    You and me both!
    I might have to look into that as a back up plan for when something happens with my left knee or right shoulder.
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    lol. you can always give it a try....lol.
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    I use a ball until it stops working, basically - after moving. Usually it's no more than 1 change in a night, being able to change entry angle as the lanes transition does make a difference.

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    I only have one ball now to work with since my other strike ball cracked on me. Seems like I usually move at least 5 boards by the end of the night. Last night I tried something new. I could not figure out one of the lanes so I actually moved right, put less revs on the ball and just gassed it as hard as I could and finally started striking on that lane.

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    I usually stick with my benchmark ball as well. I only take 2 balls plus my spare ball with me on league nights. The nights that I'm completely lost is usually where I'm switching back and forth from balls and playing different lines just trying to find something. Like this past Weds in my mixed league, not sure if there was something wrong with the lane machine that night but everyone struggled. It was supposed to be a house shot, but it was wet outside, dry inside and you couldn't play a line more than 2 or 3 shots. Finally after struggling all night, I decided to throw my spare ball mid 3rd game, 4 out of 5 strikes, it was the only ball I could consistently get to the pocket.

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