Something like the Nexus Pearl?

[tumblebug1949]

Hi littlelegs,

I agree with you. I did notice after posting above the score given for a ball does not necessarily pertain the lane conditions. Thus, a ball for medium lane conditions may have a score very close to a ball made for heavy oil. It is a gage of the amount of hook produced no matter what the lane conditions are. That is actually ok as long as one knows to double check to make sure you are getting a ball for the lane conditions you want it for.

I think it would be a lot less confusing if the Perfect Score (TM) system were broken into categories for lane condition and also type of hook. It is not wrong the way it is but you really need to know what you want and check the ball description closely.

anyway, just a thought

[JerseyJim]

You can always read the reviews from Bowler's Journal, or Bowling this Month. BTM has a stroker, tweener and cranker testing the balls, and giving their ratings on various lane conditions. Bowler's Journal isn't quite as detailed, but it does give you an idea. This was their review of the Nexus http://www.bowlersjournal.com/?p=6341

[v33dubfox]

Finally ordered a Nexus Pearl! Can't wait!

[tumblebug1949]

Good for you v33dubfox,

It will be there before you know it. Are you going to put it in with the Brunswick balls or are you afraid they will fight? Just kidding.

I am sure you will enjoy it. This is a good time of year to buy some things. I have been watching all of the sales. Now, you have to go through all that stress about deciding how to have it drilled. To me, that was more stressful that deciding what ball to buy.

Best of luck
Tom

[littlelegs]

Yay - another person who can give a review on it (please ).

Again not so much how it is out of the box (balls nearly always seem great when brand new), but maybe 3 months or so down the line when it's had a little use and soaked up some oil. Despite the 200-300 games many claim balls are only good for, the reality is a lot of us cannot afford to change them that often so something that will last a little longer than that and still perform would be a huge plus even if it's lost a little of its edge.

[tumblebug1949]

I agree with littlelegs. I have to get several years use out of a bowling ball and I purchase a different ball because it provides a different roll.

I am not sure I understand the concept that a ball that soaks up oil becomes useless after a while with no way to revive it. I know in the world outside the bowling arena, there has been extensive studies in a search for materials that would extract oil from the environment. Almost oil magnets as it were. I would think if a company really tried to they could provide a product like this at a reasonable price and with outside testing, substantiate that it does what it says.

Something as simple as submerging it in kitty litter might be the answer.

Good Bowling

[littlelegs]

On that note Tom, I'm finding the revivor oven at my local pro shop really does work well. If you've not seen one it essentially heats the ball very, very slowly while continually rotating and wiping off oil that appears. A well used ball can take anything up to 4 hours in it to remove all oil.

The only downside is that it's not the cheapest treatment in the world but for $35 our local shop will do that and give a complete resurface ($20 for just oil extraction). Much cheaper than a new ball though and very effective.

Of course similar can be done in an oven on very, very low but...you risk cracking the ball, the core separating from the rest of the ball and other issues. However, if there's not a revivor oven locally and the alternative is to throw the ball away and replace it, it may just be an option to try but the risks are very real.

All the said they're still not quite as good as when new even if they are close to it and not having to do that too often is a good thing. So a ball with just a little staying power if cleaned regularly would be a great thing.

[tumblebug1949]

Hey little legs,

As I get more and more into bowling, I will be looking around for a shop that provides this service. I may do a lot more research on doing it myself. I am not close to making that decision yet but if it comes down to trying it myself and throwing it away, I might as well try it.

So far I have only bowled about 10 games with my Storm Reign.

I am sure, If there is a place around, I will have the oil extracted and have the ball resurfaced at least once to see how it does.

Thanks for the info.
Tom

[v33dubfox]

I am getting it drilled tonight

[v33dubfox]

I got it drilled. Pin above the fingers to get more lenght. I'll show you pics later.

I didn't play with it tonight because the thumb isn't perfect. I played with my Wild Card and got my first perfect game haha