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BALL TESTING BY EXPERIANCE

by: tombowling49( 62Feedback score is 50 to 99) Top 10000 Reviewer
33 out of 43 people found this guide helpful.


I test Bowling Balls. I test several balls outside of Company Brand Factories, such as Brunswick, Storm, Elite, etc. I have tested balls off and on through the years! I just recently finished testing The Elite Chamelion against the Storm Paradigm Domination. So if you want information on the best balls for the money, the most comfortable feeling balls, the best hooker, the best control, etc. Ask me, and I will try to help you out. Remember these tests are my own. It costs you nothing for the info. if you care to want to know. Just leave me a note on the bulletin board or if ebay allows you, to send to my email box here at ebay.
Just ask me the difference in each ball, your weight of ball you use, type of bowling ball your looking for and what you have questions on. FOR INSTANCE: " WHAT IS THE BEST BALL FOR ME, THAT WOULD WORK, I NOW USE A 16 POUNDER, BUT NEED TO CHOOSE THE BEST FOR ME,WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST?"
OR " I AM TRYING TO CHOOSE MY BEST BRAND FOR THE MONEY, I HAVE ABOUT $ 85.00 TO SPEND, WHAT IS MY BEST BRAND TO GO WITH, EBONITE, STORM, BRUNSWICK, ELITE, LEGENDS, VIZ-A-BALL, COLUMBIA, ROTO-GRIP, MORICH, OR WHAT?"  Here my first question, for  you, would be to ask you what size and weight are you now using? These are examples of the questions I would be looking for! If you want performance stats, I got them, hooking stats, got them, anything you want to know, back end action, you name it, statistical experianced stats. Want to know the difference between a Blem and Second? What is the difference between a Second or Blem Ball to a new one? Have answers for that too. Just ask and I will try to help you along the way. NO! FOLKS I AM NOT A SELLER ON EBAY, YET, BUT COULD CHANGE SOMEDAY WHO KNOWS? I AM A BUYER JUST AS YOU, I AM NO ONE SPECIAL, JUST TRYING TO HELP HERE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BOWLING....Hope I can help you in the future some where,,,
tombowling49

Additional questions to ask yourself:

When purchasing any bowling balls, ask your self, first theses simple questions!

1.  What price range do I want to pay?  this is important because of the type of ball you want.

2.  I am a low average bowler, how can I become better? " a ball is as good as its bowler", you would go to a medium performance ball, such as the particle or urethane ball do not use reactive if your not ready. As steps one must build  their ladder, step by step. Personally I carry an average of 181, 187, and 178 in my leagues.

3.  What type of alleys do I bowl in, oily, dry, or medium?  every ball has specific data on it that bowling companys use-again some bowling balls are made for dry to light alleys, medium oily, and heavy. This can decide your choice and what type of ball you need.

4.  Bowling ball poundage is it important?  BY ALL MEANS THE WEIGHT OF THE BALL IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INDIVIDUALS.  Just because your a heavy thrower doesn't mean you need the heaviest pound ball on the market! Unfortunately , the " Old wives tales" the heavier the ball, the better...Wrong! for a ball to work, you have to get the right weight YOU can handle, "Just cause Joe Schmo has a 16 lb ball and does well with it, does not mean you will! Your size and strength, weight height plays a big role in your game....Think before you pick a balls weight...

5.  I want a high performance ball such as Elite Cheetah, Shark, or Chamelion, or more expensive ball, to bowl like the professionals use? think twice on this one, although they are great balls, they are worthless on glossy alleys-trust me on this -- I have tested them many times through different alley conditions! Your looking at balls that range from $ 255.00  to about $ 300.00 and that" ain't hay" were talking. These type of balls are not for beginners-many times they have a mind of their own-believe me...Take it from a real experianced tester...Most high-performance balls, such as, Storm Domination, RS 48 S, Hawgzilla by hammer, etc. are very high priced and most pro shop owners charge you about 70-115.00 dollars just to drill them. These high performance balls is your final graduation upgrade in your future years. DON'T PUSH YOUR LIMITS AND TRY  TO BE A PROFESSIONAL OR CLASSICAL BOWLER, AS MYSELF, YOUR  HURTING YOURSELF AND YOUR POCKETBOOK. At this time check out the medium performance balls first, then graduate to a higher and more expensensive Reactive high performance balls...Don't waste your money, if your not ready...These few tips and others are free to ask me. Got a question on bowling balls?  don't be bashful, just ask me....Remember: " Keep your Balls on the Alleys"! (bowling balls that is :)  :) )

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Please go to my profile and sign my guest book, if I have helped you out or answered your question. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
Tombowling49

Guide ID: 10000000002388612Guide created: 11/27/06 (updated 08/26/08)

 
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