Expert: - 3/23/2009

Question
I don't put a lot of revs on the ball and find it awkward and very difficult to get any turn toward the pocket on heavy oil, even when I slow my shot and move really far to the right (right-handed) so that i shoot from out to in. I was looking at a online bowling shop and saw 3 balls recommended for heavy oil, help!

1-Hammer black widow bite
2-Hammer the sauce
3-Elite Alien


Thank you

Answer
D,
Get some bowling lessons. The improvement you experience will help the rest of your life.

I'd need your ball speed, rev rate, axis tilt, axis rotation, and an idea of what kind of oil, in what quantities, are being applied to what kind of lane surface, before recommending a ball.

I'm concerned that on-line stores suggest what they have the most of!!!
All balls have a list of numbers, core values, surface friction, etc that help drillers determine what a ball might do. On-line stores could care less if you ever roll what they sell.

Your driller is invested in you doing better (or you won't visit again), get input from the person you will have drill the ball. Maybe even buy it from them??? If you will buy the ball elsewhere, give the driller a chance to earn your business and maybe get a better ball for your game because the driller knows your game or what you need.

Thanks for the questions.