| [ SportsLeisure ] in KIDS 글 쓴 이(By): drake ([[YHJ]]) 날 짜 (Date): 1996년01월18일(목) 20시07분41초 KST 제 목(Title): 볼링공 리스트 Alt.Sport.Bowling FAQ - Lichstein's Ball Guide AP-A - Larry Lichstein's 1994 Ball Guide This feature is included without permission from Larry or the PBA, or BOWL magazine, or the manufacturers, or whoever else might lay claim to the copyright. When we find someone to grant such permission, they will be asked, but for now... It was posted by the great aki, on a slow snowy day in January, and we all owe him much thanks. -bill. The following chart updated annually by Larry Lichstein, is based primarily on his scrutiny of the equipment in the hands of professionals on Tour conditions. Note that ball speed, axis tilt, revolutions, angle of entry and other factors affect ball reaction, including the oiling pattern and ability of the bowler. Obviously, the list also includes many balls not seen on the Tour, whereby the information comes mainly from the manufacturer of the particular model mentioned. But they are listed because one just might be the right one for you. * General Retail Price Code: <li>1. Less than $75 <li>2. $75 to $124.99 <li>3. $125 to $160 <li>4. Over $160 ** Hook power, on a scale of 1-to-15, with 15 the largest. Durometer readings taken at the factory; these can be drastically affected by temperature and humity in the field. Lichstein's 1994 Ball Guide =========================================================== Model(Price)* Hook** Cover(Hardness) Construction =========================================================== AMF Dick Weber Legacy(2) 10 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece This new urethane ball will get a try by most of the troops because it is named for one of the Tour's real legends. Besides, AMF's bringing out the marketing guns on this line. NEW Dick Weber RR Legacy (2) 14 Reactive(76-78) 3-Piece This reactive model of AMF's new Five-Star Legacy serices, this ball has the strong hitting power/reaction charcteristics of most reactive balls, but with many key differences. NEW Ninja Black(3) 12 Reactive(76-78) 3-Piece Good back-end flip provides a wide range of "creatability" on various oil patterns. Ninja Master(3) 13 Reactive(76-78) 3-Piece One of the two new listings in the Ninja line of reactive urethanes, this even even-arcing, heavy-rolling ball has made the telecast numerous times since its Summer Tour intro. NEW Ninja Fury(3) 15 Reactive(76-78) 3-Piece This is the Ninja that hooks the most, and it really digs in. Won the 1993 World Cup. NEW Sumo(3) 10 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece This black urethane ball has a patented oversized weight block. It is factory unshined. Cobra(2) 9 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece Strike coil weight block produces consistent roll, but has enough power for good carry. Bobcat(2) 7 Urethane(77-78) 3-Piece Three-piece construction makes this mid-priced ball perform best on medium to dry lanes. Boogie(2) 2 Polyester(80-82) 3-Piece For kids and 'teens, this bright ball is available in five lilvely colors. =========================================================== ASU Inc. Cheetah(3) 12 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece A reactive ball with a specially designed "diamond series" weight block, which is said to provide a predictable, heavy roll without that uncontrollable snap. Consistent reaction. Cheetah Gold(3) 12 Reactvie(76-78) 2-Piece The gold model of the Cheetah, this ball features a larger core, which is designed to created more length than the original, and which provides a strong back-end finish. NEW Patriot Blue(3) 10 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece ASU's first ball, it is known for its consistent, hard-rolling action. The Eliminator(3) 10 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece Another ASU ball with the "diamond series" weight block: better on oily lanes. Patriot Special Edition(3) 15 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece A reactive ball with the same consistency as urethane, but with more hitting power. NEW =========================================================== BRUNSWICK Rhino RE(2) 11 Reactive(77-79) 2-Piece Mike Aulby shot a 300 on TV the first week it was available. This reactive ball has a large core, which helps it overcome dry heads while retaining good back-end reaction. NEW Steel Rhino Pro(3) 11 Reactive(77-79) 2-Piece Oversized core of this new reactive is designed to get the ball farther down the lane than the Teal Rhino Pro, but with stronger backend reaction than then Purple Rhino Pro. NEW Purple Rhino Pro(3) 12 Reactive(77-79) 2-Piece Brian Davis shot 299 in the title match to win the first Tour event he entered. Since its '92 debut, has won 17 pro titles. Goes long with a hookability of 12 on dry back ends. Teal Rhino Pro(3) 15 Reactive(77-79) 2-Piece Has won 11 Tour titles since its Jan '93 deubt, including George Branham III's T of C win. Black Rhino Pro(3) 9 Urethane(77-79) 2-Piece Traditional urethane cover: best with dull surface on oily lanes, but can be shined for dry. Blue Rhino Pro(3) 10 Urethane(77-79) Compound Fortified urethane cover with center-heavy core helps ball roll through the heads and turn. Navy Phantom(3) 10 Urethane(78-80) Compound Low moment of inertia lends it to use on oily lanes. An exotic 3-piecer, with video. Black Phantom(2) 8 Urethane(78-80) 2-Piece Pin placement is so important on this ball that a video has been made with drilling tips. Black Rhino(2) 6 Urethane(78-80) 3-Piece For light to medium oily lanes, but will go longer if shined. Cobalt Rhino(2) 7 Urethane(78-80) 3-Piece Heaviest-hooking Rhino; best for tight lanes, but can be shined for medium oily lanes. Siren(1) 2 Polyester(79-81) 3-Piece Pearlized ball available in seven colors; made to go long, so it's best for dry lanes. =========================================================== BTV (BRUNSWICK TECHNOLOGY VENTURES) Forest Green Quantum(4) 15 Reactive(77-79) 2-Piece One of the new family of Quantums (all available only through authorized pro shops), this model give excellent skid thourhg the heads and a strong backend reaction. At $200 a ball, I expect to see a strong marketing effort for all balls in BTV's Quantum line. NEW Midnight Blue Quantum(4) 14 Reactive(77-79) 3-Piece Another in the new Quantum line, this 3-piece cover-heavy ball features a 2-piececompound core with a reactive cover for extreme length and strong backend reaction. NEW Dark Scarlet Quantum(4) 11 Urethane(78-80) 2-Piece The urethane model in BTV's Quantum line, ball is designed to provide consistent reaction on spotty lane conditions while holding goodlength with strong backend reaction. NEW =========================================================== CHAMPIONS Reactive Ultimate Weapon(3) 13 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece One of two new reactives in the Champions line, Norm Duke used this ball soon after its dubut to win in Detroit. The reactive shell surrounds a single-piece weight block, while the cover/weight block combo provide more consistent and controllable reaction. NEW Dragon(3) 12 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece Newly formulated reactive coverstock around a single-piece weight block produces a later break point and strong hook. Dull "matte" finish makes it good on oil, but can be polished up to tame that hook on drier conditions. NEW Ultimate Weapon(3) 11 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece This wine-colored non-reactive ball was used to win both U.S. Opens last year (men's and women's) and the 1993 ABC Masters. Provides controllable hook plus strong back end. Black Weapon(2) 9 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece This ball rolls like a 3-piece with the hit of a 2-piecer. It's great drilled axis or leverage. Burgundy Weapon(2) 7 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece Good on medium oil, but versatile coverstock accepts shine to cut down hook. Blue Weapon(2) 4 Urethane(79-81) 3-Piece Weapon weight block and core with cover stock for light oil conditions. Factory polished. =========================================================== COLUMBIA PowerTORQ(3) 15 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece Ron Winger threw a TV 300 on Sr. Tour. Several '93 PBA titles, including those by Pete Weber (Japan) and Dave Husted. Cover stock is 100% Flexcel by BASF. NEW Pro Hook Extreme(2) 10 Reactive(76-78) 3-Piece Hard back-end flip on short oil conditions. Best when heards are hooking early. Pro Hook Black(3) 11 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece Very predictable roll. Back-end arc makes it best on most short oil conditions. The Beast(2) 12 ReactiveBlend(76-78) 2-pc The cover stock on this versatile reasonable priced ball features a BASF Flexcel blend. Black U-Dot(2) 12 ReactiveBlend(76-78) 3-pc Best for that extra hook on the back-ends as oil carries down; hard-hitting 3-piece reactive. Wrecking Ball(1) 8 Urethane(77-80) 3-Piece Two models (blue and charcoal pearlized) are best for drier lane conditions. NEW Yellow Dot Legend(1) 5 Polyester(76-78) 3-Piece Still a great ball in its 18th year. Good for extremely hooking conditions. Black Knight(1) 3 Polyester(78-82) 3-Piece A sloid black polyester ball with a low-end price for those dry league conditions. White Dot(1) 3 Polyester(78-82) 3-Piece Now available in nine new colors. Great first ball for beginner bowlers. Blue Dot(1) 1 Polyester(83-87) 3-Piece Hardest polyester ball made. Great spare ball, or when lanes are like the Mojave Desert. =========================================================== CSI (Carmen Salvino Inc.) HyPower(3) 10 HyTherm(76-78) 2-Piece Steve Jaros shot 279 and 236 on TV with this ball shortly after its introduction. The ball was developed by Carmen Salvino, who went into the lab and cameup with a completely new cover stock material. Hook power is 12, but can be modified for hook range of 9-12. NEW =========================================================== COOK'S BOWLING PRODUCTS Pro Series(3) 10 HyTherm(76-78) 3-Piece This PBA Hall of Famer debuts with a dark teal reactive with a 400-grit factory sanding. A 2-piecer, the ball has a "flip" block for even roll down the lane and a strong finish. NEW =========================================================== EBONITE Nitro R(3) 15 Reactive(76-77) 2-Piece Sanded lime ball has a solid record on the PBA Tour, and four LPBT titles. Nitro core and reactive resin cover give it maximum hook without a severe overreaction. NEW Gyro Pro Teal(2) 8 Reactive(78-80) 3-Piece New pancake weight block reactive enables ball to skid through the heads easily. Used on Tour by high revolution players and those with slower speed for medium to light oil. NEW Crush/R(3) 10 Reactive(76-77) 4-Piece The ball of choice of the '93 Tour's "All World" Walter Ray Williams Jr., this ball features a lightly sanded urethane cover with a secondary soft innser shell to keep the pins low. Turbo X(2) 11 Reactive(76-77) 3-Piece Two-component core has dense top weight for shart pocket angle. Sand for 14 hookability. Crush(3) 9 Urethane(76-77) 4-Piece Double shell. 2-component core cuts through heavy oil and carrydown. Won 2 PBA titles. Nitro(3) 10 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece Special additives in a sanded cover stock enable the ball to save its hook for the back-ends. Turbo Ebony(2) 10 Urethane(76-77) 2-Piece Same core design as the Nitro, but with an earlier, smoother rolling cover stock. Versatile. Turbo Sapphire(2) 4 Urethane(80-82) 2-Piece Polished, pearlized cover stock using the Nitro core makes this ball perfect for lighter oil Turbo Scarlet(2) 3 Urethane(82-84) 2-Piece The Scarlet is bet for conditions when you need maximum skid on dry lanes. Gyro I Blue Sanded(1) 9 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece A mid-priced 3-piece ball; is Ebonite's answer for those upgrading from polyester. Lady Ebonite(1) 2 Urethane(80-84) 3-Piece Bright pearlized colors and the Ebonite Thumderbolt core are featured in this ball. =========================================================== FABALL Navy Reactive Hammer(3) 14 Reactive(75-78) 2-Piece New pancake weight block reactive enables ball to skid through the heads easilly. Used on Tour by high revolution players and those with slower speed for medium to light oil. NEW Burgundy Hammer(3) 10 Urethane(76-79) 2-Piece The urethane model features the high density core that made the Hammer famous. It is the best non-reactive urethane in the Faball line for heavy oil. Blue Hammer(3) 9 Urethane(76-76) 2-Piece This ball is best for heavier oil conditions, but can be polished up for less oily lanes. Jeff Phipps used the Blue Hammer exclusively to average 247.89, a new league record. Purple Hammer(3) 9 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece Designed to get through dry heads, but has stronger back-end reaction than Blue Hammer. Black Hammer(3) 8 Urethane(78-80) 2-Piece The original Hammer, still effective all-around from dry to oily lanes. Polishes up well. Red Pearl Hammer(3) 7 Urethane(77-78) 2-Piece The Red Pearl goes as long as the Blue Pearl, but turns harder in the back. A short oil ball. Blue Pearl Hammer(3) 7 Urethane(77-78) 2-Piece Goes long with good back-end reaction. Good on short oil. Original Hammer construction. Pink Hammer(3) 3 Urethane(81-84) 2-Piece Original Hammer construction, cover stock make this one best for dry lane conditions. =========================================================== HSP Inc. Sun Storm(3) 11 Reactive(76-76) 2-Piece According to its ads, this new yellow reactive urethane from High Score Products is "not for the timid." It has a very dense weight block and thick cover for strong hook. This ball is factory dull for use on oi, but it hooks "violently" whe shined. NEW Pacific Storm(3) 12 Reactive(76-77) 3-Piece Another new HSP listing, this factory dull ball features a dense weight block with a unique shell designed specifically for the "Pacific rim" bowler, thus the name. NEW Tropical Storm(1) 13 Reactive(76-77) 3-Piece The first mid-priced reactive to my knowledge, this dull ball again features HSP's dense core block which yields strong back-end reaction. NEW Black Storm(3) 7 Urethane(78-80) 2-Piece The lone regular HSP urethane, its cross-inertia weight block is designed to keep pins low. Teal Pearl Storm(3) 10 Reactive(76-77) 3-Piece A Senior Tour favorite, this reactive ball is designed to hook hard, but with control. Blue Pearl Storm(3) 8 Reactive(76-77) 3-Piece Unique shell combined with dense weight block give smooth, controlled flip. Crankers like it. =========================================================== JPF Inc. Black Axe(3) 8 Urethane(78) 2-Piece Ball has built-in axis weight; comes in lef and right handed models. Blue Axe(3) 9 Urethane(78) 2-Piece Never see this ball on Tour: same construction as the Black Axe, except it hooks more. =========================================================== KBS Products Power Exsion(2) 9 Urethane(78-80) 3-Piece Mid-priced ball performs best on medium conditions. Available in black or burgundy. NEW Super Exsion(2) 10 Urethane(78-80) 2-Piece Two-piece construction produces earlier, heavier roll than above. Navy or burgundy. NEW =========================================================== NU LINE Purple X-Calibur(3) 7 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece The ball that started the reactive revolution, in that the ball rools long and finishes strong. Blue X-Calibur(3) 10 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece The blue reactive reacts well on heavy oil The ball features a dual weight block. =========================================================== LANE #1 Purple Buzzsaw(3) 11 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece The latest creation from Lane #1, this reactive ball hooks more than the predecessor after which it was named. A unique weight block makes drilling critical. NEW Buzzsaw(3) 10 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece This black reactive ball has a unique diamond weight block which gives consistent roll. =========================================================== PARAMOUNT Red Kaboose(4) 13 Reactive(77-79) 4-Piece Even hooking action. Easy to control with max hitting power on heavy to medium oil. NEW Purple Kaboose(4) 11 Reactive(77-79) 3-Piece Best on heavy to medium oil; maximum hooking action, but easy to control. NEW Power Elite Techno(3) 6 Reactive(77-79) 2-Piece Goes long on dry lanes, then hits hard. Black pearlized ball best on medium oil. NEW =========================================================== PIN-BREAKER Blue Pin-Breaker 8 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece Factory sanded, ball is good for medium to oily lanes. A reactive will debut soon. Red Pin-Breaker(3) 5 Urethane(80-82) 3-Piece Another that doesn't get much Tour use; low porisity cover's best for dry to medium lanes. =========================================================== ROTO-GRIP Bandit(3) 11 Reactive(76-78) 3-Piece A new listing, this ball dos a great job of expanding Roto-Grip's line of reactive offerings. As with most Roto-Grip models, it is designed for versatility. NEW Roto Outlaw(3) 11 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece Reactive 2-piece urethane with grenade-shaped weight block; hooks well on various lanes. The Grenade(3) 9 Urethane(78) 2-Piece This ball features a grenade-shaped weight block, this charcoal-gold ball has a controllable hook. Blue Grenade(3) 8 Urethane(80) 2-Piece Ball features a cover stock designed for ABC's "short oil" rules; grenade-shaped weight block. Gold Grenade(3) 4 Urethane(80) 2-Piece Another with the grenade weight block, this charcol-gold ball has a controllable hook. Roto-Start X-3(3) 7 Urethane(77) 4-Piece This 4-piece, double-shelled ball reacts well on oil, but can be polished for drier lanes. Roto-Grip(2) 3 Polyester(75-80) 3-Piece Ball reacts well on short oil; goes long with strong finish on lanes with dry back ends. =========================================================== SPORTS TEC Rack Attack(2) 10 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece The newest offering from Sports Tec has the strongest hooking power in its line. NEW Black Pro-Line(1) 10 Urethane(76-80) 3-Piece The soft, dull black urethane ball is designed for controlled hook on medium to heavy oil. Blue Pro-Line(1) 6 Urethane(76-80) 3-Piece This blue pearl ball comes factory shined and is best for today's league conditions. Pro-line Polyester(1) 2 Polyester(80-85) 3-Piece Available in five colors, this low-priced ball is best ofr medium to dry league conditions. =========================================================== TRACK Critical Mass(3) 15 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece Features Versathane cover and lowest radious of gyration possible for maximum revs. NEW The Nuke(3) 14 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece The news reactive model in the Track arsenal. The Nuke is designed to go long and use its stored energy for that strong flipping action at the back end. NEW T-Shark(3) 11 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece This ball was introduced during the year, but it is new to the list. Look for the characteristic reactive action--the black ball goes long and finishes strong. NEW Shark(2) 10 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece This blue ball hooks a lot, but is designed not to roll out. Good for league conditions. Blue Enforcer(2) 9 Urethane(75-77) 2-Piece Dynamically blananced dual weight blocks and thick shell; maximum hook on heavy oil. Black Enforcer(2) 7 Urethane(78-80) 2-Piece San Enforcer construction, but with moderate porosity to handle medium/short oil lanes. Trackster(2) 8 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece Dark blue ball with dense pancake weight block positioned close to surface for late hook. Track-10(2) 10 Urethane(76-78) 3-Piece Royal blue ball has a dense, oversized weight block for earlier roll and minimum skid. =========================================================== UNIVERSAL Bulldozer(1) 6 Urethane(77-78) 2-Piece Dark blue ball with sanded finish is best for medium league conditions. Modestly priced. =========================================================== WILSON Pro Staff(3) 10 Urethane(76-78) 2-Piece This teal-colored ball produces a controllable, heavy roll with strong back-end hook. Pro Staff II(3) 12 Reactive(76-78) 2-Piece This burgundy-colored reactive urethane ball holds its line and "flips" on the back-end, but the ball does not over-react, providing a controlable roll. NEW |