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.
153046
It will for a bit in my opinion but it shouldn't be uses on an outdoor court. If you want to play outdoor's buy a indoor/outdoor ball, that would be the beat option for you.
1837987
I think it plays well for young adults. If the ball is rolled on concrete though it will scuff - we laid out some indoor/outdoor carpet for the lane and that solved it.
1069410
No, I don't think so. The ball has more of a solid core, not hollow...that is kind of bouncy/foamy. I don't think it would hit right.
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 :)
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.
1171830
Yes has good tackiness. But it is more a case of it has a taught tacky topsheet and fast rebounding sponge. So the spin has to be produced by brushing the ball as it has a fast sponge so you don't get the same hang time as say a tacky Chinese rubber that doesn't have as much speed as the jet 600. It has lots of both spin and speed and once used to it good control. Has enough spin to make people comment on it (a good backspin serve is very hard for my workmates to lift). Depends on the player but rating of 9 for spin and 8 for speed is pretty accurate I reckon. I keep my rubber clean and tacky with spinmax aqueous Yes has good tackiness. But it is more a case of it has a taught tacky topsheet and fast rebounding sponge. So the spin has to be produced by brushing the ball as it has a fast sponge so you don't get the same hang time as say a tacky Chinese rubber that doesn't have as much speed as the jet 600. It has lots of both spin and speed and once used to it good control. Has enough spin to make people comment on it (a good backspin serve is very hard for my workmates to lift). Depends on the player but rating of 9 for spin and 8 for speed is pretty accurate I reckon. I keep my rubber clean... » Read More Yes has good tackiness. But it is more a case of it has a taught tacky topsheet and fast rebounding sponge. So the spin has to be produced by brushing the ball as it has a fast sponge so you don't get the same hang time as say a tacky Chinese rubber that doesn't have as much speed as the jet 600. It has lots of both spin and speed and once used to it good control. Has enough spin to make people comment on it (a good backspin serve is very hard for my workmates to lift). Depends on the player but rating of 9 for spin and 8 for speed is pretty accurate I reckon. I keep my rubber clean and tacky with spinmax aqueous « Show Less
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.
951137
I would recommend visiting the Wilson Staff website to get the particulars. What I can say is that I could play either, yet I chose the Duo because it is a longer ball for me with excellent approach, green side and putting characteristics. It is an attractive ball as well.
1073381
It pretty much as the same feel as the Evolution. Most players I know and have met love the feeling as it provides exceptional grip, especially for ball handlers. Probably will get some getting used to for you, but it is really a better quality ball than anything on the market presently ....
745373
An excellent ball whatever your experience; I often prefer it to my new Optimus, which is twice the price as the Freeze is consistent and predictable. It has plenty of hook if you throw it correctly.
1007917
The excel is supposed to be more for outdoor. But they both play the same. Have to say though this ball while it says outdoor will lose its grip in a month or two. For street ball it picks up dirt like crazy and you will lose your handles on almost anything but a simple layup. Personally trying the Nike elite ball at dicks. For 30ish bucks I hear good things. Had a chance to play the grooves on the Nike ball facilitates better shooting and handling
604096
I like what Keith said! It is a good weight though a bit bigger than golf ball and as previously stated it is very bouncy! :)
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,.
691955
The description, to me, is misleading. I haven't had success using regulation softballs off of it. Dimple balls work great, though. Good accuracy. The machine advertises it will pitch up to 70 mph, and I have clocked pitches coming out of it at around 67 mph.
2068158
No. This ball can be used indoors or outside. If you are on a school team or are very serious about playing ball then you may want to eventually purchase a leather ball which is a little heavier and gives you the feel of authentic game play.
1788934
Yes ,, it needs to be coming pretty straight at you and at not much of an angle or distance.On the field behind the catcher is more accurate than behind the backstop,unless the backstop is fairly close.