My thoughts on a new ball. I have been back to the game, now 4 years, and 11 balls, 2 pair of shoes, and 3 bags. Three Coaches, hours of practice, 5-6 leagues a year, many tournaments and Nationals each year, and I finally have NO desire to get a new ball.

I am going to put the money and time into me, through training, and practice. My equipment works. It is me who has to learn to use it to its utmost.

BTW, I still have my original towel. It's time to wash it.

I was happy with all my equipement and didnt think of getting any new balls. Until i left the Wrath Dead Flush at the center on accident. When i came back it was gone and no where to be found. So ended up getting Vibe to replace it for dry lanes.


Dennis you finally gonna wash that towel for reals now?

Maybe, I've only used one side. The other side is still good.

I have the BW Bite, the ball was a monster when I first got it in January. Several high 600's and a few 700 series later the ball seems to have rolled out. I maintain the heck out of the ball, keeping it clean, removing oil and resurfacing. It comes back,..but nowhere near what it used to be. Its a very HIGH maintenance ball, true of all high end ball nowadays I guess.

I have been researching some balls and the Lanemaster balls are intrigueing to me because of the quality of materials they use. Thier balls are harder and supposed to last longer, with less maintenance. I think they cost a little more though, but I am considering the Sting, and the Buzz. I have not seen any if those balls around here, so I have not had a first hand look at them. Other those two, I have a little interst in the Cell and the Ebonite Game Breaker. But I think the Cell may be too much ball where I bowl.

If my resurgence dies i probably replace it with Lane Master maybe Terminator or Black Pearl

I think you would be pretty happy with that decision Brandon.