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#117112 - 02/07/10 10:00 PM The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me
dago Offline
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Registered: 02/07/10
Posts: 15
A/S/L: 35/M/Michigan
Getting back into bowling so, it's time for a new ball.
I'd like to start learning to throw a small hook. Nothing crazy.
I would also like a resin ball that i can learn with and be forgiving at the same time.
A bit about my game...
I throw pretty hard and the house where i practice is usually medium to heavy on the oil.

So give me what you got boys and girls..... and thank you in advance!
Price point around $100-$115
Maybe a Storm, Roto, Columbia?

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#117115 - 02/07/10 10:22 PM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: dago]
KoukiGS Offline
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Registered: 01/05/10
Posts: 59
A/S/L: 22/M/CT
New ball, small hook, 100-115?


Columbia 300 Freeze!

Rated #5 bowling ball of 2009 by Bowlers Journal
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#117124 - 02/07/10 10:41 PM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: KoukiGS]
dago Offline
Bantam

Registered: 02/07/10
Posts: 15
A/S/L: 35/M/Michigan
I was actually looking at that ball.
Not to familiar with there balls though.
How does Columbia rank amongst the other brands?

I was also looking at the Storm Fast and Roto Pluto
Would they also be good choices for a beginner?

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#117128 - 02/08/10 12:06 AM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: dago]
KoukiGS Offline
League Bowler

Registered: 01/05/10
Posts: 59
A/S/L: 22/M/CT
I have a Columbia bias, I'm not going to lie. Every companys makes good balls (lol).

A teammate of mine has a Freeze. He has come a long way from being able to not control it to making it be the go to ball. I would say its a good ball to get learn on and keep as a part of your arsenal when you move on. Entry level pricing but with a better than entry level offering.
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HG: 300
HS: 836
Uses: C300 Full Swing, Pure Swing, Power Swing, Sharp Noize, White Dot (BLK/CAR/WHT) SST8 White.
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#117129 - 02/08/10 12:15 AM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: KoukiGS]
dago Offline
Bantam

Registered: 02/07/10
Posts: 15
A/S/L: 35/M/Michigan
Thanks! I am definitely going to look into the Freeze.

Any others?

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#117130 - 02/08/10 12:25 AM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: dago]
willypbowler1 Offline
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Registered: 09/26/08
Posts: 92
A/S/L: 19/M/USA
Storm Fast...has a great backend on THS, but still gets down lane and IMO is a very controllable ball..I love mine!

Bowl a Storm!
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#117132 - 02/08/10 12:46 AM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: willypbowler1]
dago Offline
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Registered: 02/07/10
Posts: 15
A/S/L: 35/M/Michigan
Ball #2 Sounds like a winner also!

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#117144 - 02/08/10 05:32 AM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: dago]
Vini Offline
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Registered: 11/02/09
Posts: 181
A/S/L: 31/m/Al
maybe "Natural" from Storm
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#117225 - 02/08/10 07:42 PM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: Vini]
dago Offline
Bantam

Registered: 02/07/10
Posts: 15
A/S/L: 35/M/Michigan
Went with the Storm Fast. From what i have read it seems to be the better ball for my situation.

I placed the order with Bowlingball.com about 4 hours ago! Woot!

Anything i should know before i find/have a local Pro Shop drill it?

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#117227 - 02/08/10 08:03 PM Re: The Question: Recommend a Ball For Me [Re: dago]
KoukiGS Offline
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Registered: 01/05/10
Posts: 59
A/S/L: 22/M/CT
Have the driller watch you throw a ball and get the PAP off of it. Better to have your PAP and get it laid out, then have him guess.
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