Expert: Chip Aki - 12/30/2008

Question
I currently have 3 balls catering for heavy oil (Storm Attitude Shift), medium oil (Storm T-Road Solid) and spare conversion (Columbia 300 WD). I am looking at getting a ball for dry or broken down lane conditions. Could you help will some suggestions? I am a full roller with an average ball speed of 13.5 mph.

Answer
If you want to stay in the Storm line of bowling balls, I would suggest the Street Rod Pearl.  If you want to try another line, I would look at the Emerald Vibe by Hammer.  The Street Rod Pearl would hook a bit sooner than the Vibe, but probably be easier to control.

If you really want to go for the driest condition, I would go with any of the Storm Tropical Storms.  You will loose some hitting power though.

Good luck,
Chip