New Storm Ball

[MRod088]

I just got the Defiant so My arsenal right now is the Defiant and Crossroad!! what do you guys think I should add? maybe a marvel pearl..frantic..?? Thanks

[billf]

Defiant is for heavy oil, Crossroad for medium so how about a Storm Natural Pearl for the dry to medium-dry conditions? If you decide on the Frantic, try getting it drilled differently than the Crossroad giving you another line/angle to play.

[MRod088]

OK thanks, ill look into everything!! any other opinions are welcome!

[ehanlon717]

I just posted in the "Frustration" posts that I'm bowling with a 6 pound, predrilled Ebonite Zoom ball. bowl1820 suggested that I move up to an 8 pounder in order to improve my game. Are there any (relatively) inexpensive brands that you recommend for a beginning bowler? Which brands are best for performance on ordinary sport lanes? Thanks again for your help!

[billf]

Given the weight you are talking about, I assume you throw a straight ball. In that case, I suggest a Storm Polar Ice. They seem to hit a little harder than other plastics, in my opinion.

[DanielMareina]

I agree with the Bill. The Polar ice is a great option. It is a Urethane coverstock, so it will react a little bit. This will be a good way to give you a ball that isn't too much for you now, but allows a little room for growth. Best of luck to you!

[resstealth]

The black Taboo is absolutely sick looking, might pick up one myself.

[Timmytomma]

I'm still trying to decide what I want to get for heavier lanes and fresh oil. I dont know what I want yet, but once I start making more money I'll talk to my proshop guy. Really looking at defiant, outlaw, or critical theory though.

[billf]

Not the Outlaw. The back end reaction isn't nearly as good as the Critical Theory. From what I have seen and experienced, the Outlaw leans more towards medium oil. the Defiant is one sick puppy. With that ball you better have oil or you will be upset. Don't worry about too much oil with the Defiant. It could hook in the oil spill from the Exxon Valdez.

[JerseyJim]

I've been throwing the Critical Theory, and Crossroad lately. I love both of those balls. Critical Theory might be a bit much for the house that I bowl in. I bowl on wood lanes, and with the warmer weather that we've been getting, the CT is forcing me to make large moves earlier. The Crossroad is a bit easier to read on my lanes. I've been invited to join a team on synthetics next season, I will have to see how these balls work out in the new house.