need help

**martin** · 10-13-2011, 05:16 AM

hello.. i'm new here.. hopefully somebody can give me some help.. i'm using a 14lb Brunswick Anaconda ball (stated as medium-heavy in most, maybe all websites). i can bowl a consistant 180-190 avg (can sometimes even get high 200s.. i once bowled a 279) on medium to drying lane conditions (which somehow makes me think the ball is medium-dry rather than medium-heavy) but i tend to really struggle on freshly oiled conditions (generally long oil (45ft & above), but i don't know how thick). on freshly oiled lanes, i generally tend to miss the headpins & only have 130-140 avg.
anybody here who has the same problem or who can help me with this?

**glen290** · 10-13-2011, 06:01 AM

I had exactly the same issues with heavy and freshly oiled conditions, besides getting a different ball, I moved right 5 boards and slowed my pace down to give the ball more chance to turn in...

**martin** · 10-13-2011, 06:37 AM

thx for the help. maybe i can try that

**The Mayor** · 10-13-2011, 12:11 PM

Well the Anaconda definitely isn't a heavy oil ball, but is good for medium depending on how you throw the ball. You could definitely use something more aggressive for fresh patterns. Something like the Storm Marvel would be great.

**StormGirl** · 10-13-2011, 03:32 PM

I have the same problem as you do. What I tend to do in situations like these is to move over a certain number of boards. Also, really slow down your pace. Walk slower, and have a slower arm swing. I find it also helps to just let the arm swing with no muscle. Hope this helps.

**DanielMareina** · 10-13-2011, 03:48 PM

Pearlized equipment isn't great for fresh oil. You should find a ball that is a matte coverstock to start with. With out knowing ball speed and all that, I can't recommend any particular ball, but definately matte finish.

**martin** · 10-14-2011, 12:48 PM

thx for all the help.. from what i get, either i have to really slow it down drastically (+move a few boards right) or better choice get a new ball that's more agressive?

**aussiedave** · 10-16-2011, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by martin

hello.. i'm new here.. hopefully somebody can give me some help.. i'm using a 14lb Brunswick Anaconda ball (stated as medium-heavy in most, maybe all websites). i can bowl a consistant 180-190 avg (can sometimes even get high 200s.. i once bowled a 279) on medium to drying lane conditions (which somehow makes me think the ball is medium-dry rather than medium-heavy) but i tend to really struggle on freshly oiled conditions (generally long oil (45ft & above), but i don't know how thick). on freshly oiled lanes, i generally tend to miss the headpins & only have 130-140 avg.
anybody here who has the same problem or who can help me with this?

If you are crosing the headpin, try moving forward 6 inches on the approach. If missing to the right, step back 6 inches.
Move your starting position left two boards if you can't move forward 6 inches.
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