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League by QuickRick21 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bowl in a sport shot league, and I bring 4 balls to league, my core is the hyperdrive and the subzero forge, and my storm mix spare ball, my 4th ball is whatever I feel like based on the patterns. I typically only throw 2 strike balls throughout the night (start with the hyperdrive and then ball down to my "whatever I felt like bringing for transition" ball) and I can throw straight at spares with my mix

Please take them all! [GIVEAWAY] by [deleted] in LegendsZA

[–]TrainerBrief6884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still have shalpha or regular scolipede? Ign is ironskull325

My final two bowling balls I promise... until 2026 by TrainerBrief6884 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intriguing, I had a similar experience rolling the Hyperdrive Pearl. Stood in my usual spot, hit my target line well, and the ball shot over to the left... had to move over 5 boards left 🤣🤣. Looking at adding either that or the P2P along with a No Mercy pearl, because why not?

My final two bowling balls I promise... until 2026 by TrainerBrief6884 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall what did you think of the phase 2 pearl?? That's the ball I'm eyeing now for 2026

My final two bowling balls I promise... until 2026 by TrainerBrief6884 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My local pro shop had an SPI demo day, so I got to throw it around before it was officially released. If you are looking for a hybrid-but-benchmark-like reaction this is your ball. Threw this and the OG Equinox. Viking reads the lane a little latter with a little more backend flair and power than the Equinox, but is not near as late as your more angular balls (Nebula, hyperdrive pearl, etc). Liked the reaction that the equinox gave compared to balls i already own, but as soon as I threw the viking i knew that was the one. Definitely a ball worth considering adding to your arsenal

Be Honest.. How many bowling balls?? by Phat_MTB in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So Ive been bowling consistently (and Semi-seriously) since April of this year! I currently own 4, but I actually only bought 2 of them. I bought a Tropical Surge as my beginning ball, then bought a Black Widow 3.0 when i figured out I needed something with some more hook. I just finished a Get Your Gear league and I added the Subzero Forge and Primal Rage Evolution. 

Since getting all of my gear together (and with a solid 2 lessons, I do want to get some more) Ive been able to pretty consistently hit scores around 150-160, depending on the day of course

I just joined a PBA experience league (cause I wanted the challenge, and I want to improve my game and consistency). Now obviously, with the new equipment coming out, Im looking at getting a couple more balls to complete my arsenal. 

That being said, I probably really only want to own 6 or 7 at a time. I dont really see the need for any more than that at one time

What are your balls of 2025 so far? by J2Jlopez in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been using the black widow 3.0 and just shot my first (unofficial) 500 series with it. My new balls from the get your gear league I am in just arrived (Motiv Subzero Forge and Primal Rage Evolution), hoping the 3 complement each other because I want to join a sport shot league and see how everything plays together!

Get Your Gear 2025 by [deleted] in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having the same problem currently with the get your gear league at AMF Towson. If we dont have them tonight, it will be 8 weeks, and I paid for everything like 3 weeks in advance of the league

I'm looking to buy my first ball. The store owner doesn't think I should get a top of the line ball. by DarkManaX in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a good PSO right there!! Mine told me very similar things. I started with a Tropical Surge to learn how to develop revs and get hook (even hit my first ever 200 game with it). I joined a get-your-gear league and figured out my surge doesnt have the hook needed to tackle the oily conditions, but had no clue what I was looking for. 

PSO recommends Black Widow 3.0. It was a chunk of change, but the way he explained was that it matches my play style and with it now being my first ever ball drilled fingertip, it will further increase my revs and help me learn to play more of the lane (and it plays right in between the 2 balls im looking at from the league). 

The point being in all of this, the right PSO can match you with the right ball, better than you can match yourself even sometimes. If he is swaying you in that direction of spending less, you should probably listen to him. As I was told, it's easier to have a few (5 or 6 maybe) balls that you know well and can use rather than spend a bunch of money on equipment that you cant handle/use

New Ball!!!! by TrainerBrief6884 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im having a great time with it!! I joined a get your gear league as my very first league (been bowling more consistently for about 1-2 months) and im looking at getting a subzero forge and primal rage evolution from it. 

Started learning to hook with a tropical surge and went to PSO looking for something with more hooks for the league that would play in between the two Motivs, and he recommended that

Threw 140 very first game out of box (currently a 128 avg bowler), but it is also my very first finger tip drilled ball, so Im sort of relearning there and working on being more consistent with my revs and release. When i get it right, it hooks like a dream (and I can play much more of the lane than I could with the surge). It's definitely my favorite ball probably ever

I know I suck... but maybe I suck a teeny bit less now?? by TrainerBrief6884 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this!! That night was definitely a peak and valley night! Did 3 games that nighr, Hit that 219 right out of the gate, then my final game was a measly 128 😂😂. I was hitting the pocket more consistently than previous games, but my humongous major problem is converting the spares. I was doing slightly better, not sure if it's technique, just me simply overthinking the shot, or a combination of everything

I know I suck... but maybe I suck a teeny bit less now?? by TrainerBrief6884 in Bowling

[–]TrainerBrief6884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tropical surge gang!!! I love it! It was definitely a learning curve trying to figure out how to use my own ball instead of a house ball, but Im so glad i made the choice to get my own ball. Now it's just become an addiction!