I am looking for a ball that can be thrown straight on an oily lane without hooking all of the time and was wondering where this one would rate.
713209
Yes as long as you drill conventional holes not the finger tip holes bought for the wife and she is glad we got it
713210
This is definitely the ball for you. This ball is considered to be an entry level/lower-mid performance reactive ball, a step-up from the beginner balls which do not hook at all. This ball is easy to control and hooks very well on medium/dry lane. It is also an effective spare ball on heavy oil lanes.
713211
I purchased a columbia freeze for my daughterfor christmas. She had the ball drilled to staight throw. She gained 18 pins on her average. I would definetly recommend this ball. The other bowlers in her league were impressed with this ball too!
713212
This is whats considered a entry level reactive ball...You are looking for a plastic ball.. That will not hook.
1063274
Feels like...pleather :-) Honestly, it plays and feels good, much like the old Spaulding Gold's we enjoyed back in the day. Very controllable on serve and serve receive. It's a bit round (no clearly defined panels) for hand setting, but its got just enough texture to prevent spinning out the hand without feeling awkward. We have bags of balls, including several leather Wilson AVP's, but we use these synthetic ones the most for grass court ball because any moisture in the grass won't faze them at all. True story, we lost one of these in a bush a year ago. Just recently found it. It's been outside in the weather for a full year (SoCal weather, not too harsh), and it's perfectly fine and we still play with it. It's a bit faded compared to a newer one, but the ball surface is exactly the same. Amazing really.
718261
Gas station. Most have free air for tires. It is very quick to blow but make sure you have an suv or can walk back with it because the ball is huge. Fun is well worth it :)
2042529
I have a used rocket ball driver and the shaft is stiff. I like it because it does not flex and the impact is most always on line and because I am 73 yrs. old a like contact to be exactly were I tee up the ball. 20 yards longer as advertised,.
1164680
It is but it is heavier than a tennis ball. It will not work on hard surfaces, even semi frozen turf. The ball will turn off when it hits the ground it thrown to high.
82278
Yes, we use the ball outside most of the time now; rough concrete driveway. The cover is not so nice looking anymore, but the ball itself has held up well. (First half of the ball's life was spent on an indoor court.)
2068159
No. In fact this is a ball I would prefer to use on a gym floor. The hide has a super feel and the grip is very tacky. In my experience, using a ball like this on an outdoor court tends to wear it out much quicker.
925333
The one I got is pretty shallow. People have told me it's a D league ball. Hard to play with. No grip at all
1886217
Its easy to manneuver and fits over the ball.it does not drag the ground.you just have a go real slow when towing it
797610
It doesn't roll like the Tyson Ball, but it is easy to maneuver and very responsive. It lies flat to get into tight areas like under sofas and beds. This is my second one and I wouldn't buy any other.
660399
Seeing how the basketball is made, yes its good outside. Seeing that its not one of the popular balls and not made of the finest material the performance of this ball will not be the greatest or to your advantage.
2002129
I have used two bottles so far and the ball is popping off, thus spilling out a good amount of oil. Has anyone found a different bottle that is better quality. I'm using frankincense neat. Thank you in advance!
549303
I live in a dry climate and have not needed to lube the hitch ball. I would try a silacone spray or graphite to keep it lubed and not oily to pick up dust and dirt.
782132
As long as ball is in the air, I do not see a problem. It is usually played on sand.
1157058
It shoots the ball about 50 ft at maximum pull, if you point it at about a 40% angle .it does a great job and I would recommend it to any one. I live in the country and it is a great and easy thing to use, as I am older and not so good at throwing a tennis ball very far.
1291787
No, it's pretty much a straight pitch. Sometimes, depending on the ball surface or spin put on the ball as it enters the feed chute, it will throw an "off" pitch.
1999349
I'm not exactly a pro bowler and nearly had a stroke when I saw the price tags on the bowling balls in the pro shop. I really like this ball because the price was extremely reasonable and (to me) it has a good "feel" to it. I felt it was a good purchase. Hope this helps.