All - equipment: what-color-ball-do-you-prefer-blue-green-purple-hd

chuckcity · Posted June 07, 2006 by chuckcity

I personally like the Green ball for tourney play but also like the purple for TV play.

Momma says hit it where he ain't

Kimi Ferina · Posted June 07, 2006 by Kimi Ferina

I play with whatever ball is going to be used in my next tournament.

Ball Preference was brought up in a similiar thread, I just don't know where.... I said Green, Purple, Blue, and I hate Ektelons!

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outdoor_jr_rball · Posted June 07, 2006 by outdoor_jr_rball

RED

Fire ball baby! :)

kyles · Posted June 07, 2006 by kyles

Now Bubbles dont knock all the Ektelon balls until you try out the new batches that just came out. :) Ektelon had a bad year last year due to a new supplier that messed with the makeup but the results from recent tests have been very positive. Give a can of the new Black or Fireballs a try.

I also usually play with whatever my upcoming tournament will be using to get used to the feel/pace of the ball. Most of the tournaments I play are using the Pro Penn Green so thats what I predominately use although I have heard we may be switching to the Pro Penn HD Purple next year.

Kimi Ferina · Posted June 07, 2006 by Kimi Ferina

kyles
Now Bubbles dont knock all the Ektelon balls until you try out the new batches that just came out. :) Ektelon had a bad year last year due to a new supplier that messed with the makeup but the results from recent tests have been very positive. Give a can of the new Black or Fireballs a try.

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OK, OK, OK, I'll try the new ones, where can I get them? They don't have them in my pro shop... IMO Last years Blue ektelon Balls (and I used one last night) slide, and don't have a "true" bounce.

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kyles · Posted June 07, 2006 by kyles

I know that all the major online stores have received new batches... Check out www.lawlersports.com and ask for Manny he can get you some new cans of the Ektelon balls. I am not saying you are going to fall instantly in LOVE with the new balls or choose them hands down over the Penn balls but they are much nicer and it seems the problems from last year have been fixed.

Qjakal · Posted June 07, 2006 by Qjakal

Penn HD...good ball..rewards a solid hit, punishes the off center ones. Takes spin consistently and has a nice true bounce.

Q

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rob2716 · Posted June 07, 2006 by rob2716

I also prefer the Penn HD. Feels a bit heavier, but once you get past that, it does seem to give a truer bounce.

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billgeo · Posted June 07, 2006 by billgeo

rob2716
I also prefer the Penn HD. Feels a bit heavier, but once you get past that, it does seem to give a truer bounce.

Dang... they fell LIGHTER to me. Just less lively than the other balls.... which by the way I like.

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reid · Posted June 07, 2006 by reid

Whatever ball leads me to a win!!!! :)

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BigBrad · Posted June 07, 2006 by BigBrad

I am a HUGE fan of the Penn HD--I really like their response after a hit.Very good action on hard splat shots.I do want to try the Ektelon Fireballs.

Coach Manny · Posted June 07, 2006 by Coach Manny

I prefer the HD balls. I find them to be lighter. Every time I use the HD then go back to the green I swear the green feels much heavier.

Easier to see except when the carpet on the outside is dark.

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billgeo · Posted June 07, 2006 by billgeo

racqman
I prefer the HD balls. I find them to be lighter. Every time I use the HD then go back to the green I swear the green feels much heavier.

Easier to see except when the carpet on the outside is dark.

Manny

Yea!!! We agree.
I've heard a couple other say they fell heavier and not just Rob above. BUT... more say lighter!!

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rob2716 · Posted June 07, 2006 by rob2716

billgeo

Yea!!! We agree.
I've heard a couple other say they fell heavier and not just Rob above. BUT... more say lighter!!

Maybe it's just the word that we use. I don't actually mean that it weighs more, but maybe it's that slightly heavier, deader reaction when the ball strikes the wall. They don't come flying off the wall like a superball. Don't really know how to explain it, but when I hit it and I see it bounce off the wall, it feels like that's how it's *supposed* to bounce, if that makes any sense.

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bill · Posted June 07, 2006 by bill

I like the purples, just wish they lasted a little longer.

zz702 · Posted June 07, 2006 by zz702

Defnitely the Penn HD.

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bill · Posted June 07, 2006 by bill

rob2716

Maybe it's just the word that we use. I don't actually mean that it weighs more, but maybe it's that slightly heavier, deader reaction when the ball strikes the wall. They don't come flying off the wall like a superball. Don't really know how to explain it, but when I hit it and I see it bounce off the wall, it feels like that's how it's *supposed* to bounce, if that makes any sense.

Rob a little bit of advice when conversing with Billgeo...sense is not needed.

Que paso Bro. ' ' )

Spidey · Posted June 07, 2006 by Spidey

I like black and blue ... guess that comes out as PURPLE BABY!!!

Hey, don't get me wrong ... I'm a team player, so long as you can keep up.
Blu-Ray is coming ...

Kimi Ferina · Posted June 07, 2006 by Kimi Ferina

Purple IS my faavorite color, I saw a light purple color ball, has anyone seen this one? What was the purpose of that one?

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Kokkatc · Posted June 07, 2006 by Kokkatc

Penn or Wilson green my friend.