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bigjim300
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i have 2 bowling balls that im wanting to take one of them to use in a short pin layout. the 2 balls i have is a dv8 decree and ebonite ommni which one would be the better choice to use in a short pin layout
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bigjim300 wrote: February 28th, 2021, 4:24 am i have 2 bowling balls that im wanting to take one of them to use in a short pin layout. the 2 balls i have is a dv8 decree and ebonite ommni which one would be the better choice to use in a short pin layout
Between the 2 balls you mentioned the Ebonite Omni would be better.
The DV8 is a Symmetrical and unless you are a no thumb bowler and even then I would not necessarily recommend it.

What are your release specs and PAP location?
Eric Hartwell

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PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
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330 rev rate
16 mph off hand
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