Expert: Russ King - 8/14/2007

Question
I joined a league that bought a new machine that sprays e tremendous amount of oil on the lanes and it seems that the present equipment that i have keeps me very limitted. I own a fury, red zone(dull the surface), mammoth(w/ a 1" pin-so very flaring), & a quantum. I am now considering purchasing a particle coverstock ball which will give me better friction on a heavily oiled lanes (similar to the tournaments). Any ball suggestions or is my way of thinking completely off. I'm a rt hand/tweener/who likes to play the 15-10 board area/5 step approach.

Answer
I tested 2 Particles.I hated them bigtime!They burned up early & hit like a balloon.Then after every set, your suppose to use expensive cleaners to keep them from clogging up the poars which even gets a worse reaction.SOMETHIN I REALLY DON'T NEED!
 HOW ABOUT 12 TO 10?OR EVEN 10 TO 10 ? If you fight the oil , the oil will win. Use the oil.The oil will keep the ball on line longer than dry. so tighten up the line from 15 to say 12.Or maybe you can find good backends out around 5.You could keep the same swing 15 to 10 & go 10 to 5.
If the balls had big top weight, this will delay the hook also.
 A NEW BALL IS THE LAST THING YOU TRY ONCE EVERY OTHER ATTEMPTS ARE EXHAUSTED.If you feel you need a new ball , try plugging up the worst reacting least liked ball you have. Then flip it over pin at 4:30-5 O'clock yes down by your thumb.Load up with 3/4 oz side weight,sand the surface with 600 to 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a ball spinner.THIS SHOULD HOOK ON A FROZEN LAKE.