Ball recommendation for an old/new bowler?

[LTNINGFan]

Hi all,

I am thinking of joining a league in the fall, and the last league I did was back in the mid 90's. I'm not a very good (avg 150 or so), I still have a Kmart-bought Brunswick Eclipse that I got around that time frame.

I'd like to upgrade my ball possibly. I am a straight roller, and have tried a hook a few times, but never mastered it.

So what you all recommend? Just stay with what I have? I talked to a pro yesterday about it, and he tried to sell me a Track 3000c, but I wasn't ready to do so until I read some reviews on it (which I did last night, and I am not sure about it).

Thanks, and it's good to be a part of the community

[billf]

I would suggest the DV8 Misfit with a full roller drilling. The ball gives a lot of bang for the buck. There is no reason to go for the high end, expensive balls until after you have mastered a hook.

[bowl1820]

I would suggest the DV8 Misfit with a full roller drilling. The ball gives a lot of bang for the buck. There is no reason to go for the high end, expensive balls until after you have mastered a hook.

The Eclipse is a reactive with a pancake weight block and was for light oil. the Track 300C would be fair step up from it.

The track as a better core Than the Eclipse and basically for Medium to Light Oil. The 300C looks to be designed for the entry level player. It isn't expensive, just looked it up about $100.

The Misfit would be fine also, its low cost And just about same as the 300C.

[LTNINGFan]

Thanks for the input so far guys, I do appreciate it.

I did find the Track 3000C as cheap as $90 online. The local pro-shop has it for $139 including drilling. I knew it would be higher at the shop, not a shock to me . I may take a deeper look the 3000C. Oh, and the pro also told me about Track's new 3000A that is supposed to come out, and was raving how much better it was than the C, and will be at the same price as the C model. I'm in no big hurry yet. Still plenty of time to get a new one and get used to it with some much needed practice.

[JaMau24]

Thanks for the input so far guys, I do appreciate it.

I did find the Track 3000C as cheap as $90 online. The local pro-shop has it for $139 including drilling. I knew it would be higher at the shop, not a shock to me . I may take a deeper look the 3000C. Oh, and the pro also told me about Track's new 3000A that is supposed to come out, and was raving how much better it was than the C, and will be at the same price as the C model. I'm in no big hurry yet. Still plenty of time to get a new one and get used to it with some much needed practice.

Make sure you find out how much it costs to drill a ball you didn't buy from his shop. I know the shop I go to charges $50 or $60, and I find myself wishing I'd have just bought it from the shop and got free drilling because when I buy the ball online (which you think is the cheaper option) you end up paying more for it.

[eugene02]

Make sure you find out how much it costs to drill a ball you didn't buy from his shop. I know the shop I go to charges $50 or $60, and I find myself wishing I'd have just bought it from the shop and got free drilling because when I buy the ball online (which you think is the cheaper option) you end up paying more for it.

for me, I've asked how much is the drilling at different places.. for the one i go is at $65 SGD with finger and thumb plug.. the other side is only at $40 - $45 SGD included the items too.. but never tried the $40 one before..

when i win a ball from here.. i'll go there and drill it.. so i can see how good is he in drilling balls..

[billf]

From what I've been told the Track balls use the letter suffix to indicate hook type; C= control A=angular

[LTNINGFan]

From what I've been told the Track balls use the letter suffix to indicate hook type; C= control A=angular

Oh, interesting. So as a straight bowler, will either mean a difference for me?

[billf]

Oh, interesting. So as a straight bowler, will either mean a difference for me?

Not a whole lot but the angular ball may still be a little jumpy/unpredictable as it tries to read the lane.

[LTNINGFan]

Not a whole lot but the angular ball may still be a little jumpy/unpredictable as it tries to read the lane.

Thanks billf

I am still wrestling with what to get. Soooo many options..