dry lanes

Question
Hi ?54 yr old male, 207+, lefty, grew up bowling Sanford, MI for 23 yrs then relocated to Southern AZ since then. Problem ?AZ lanes are scary dry ?only seen cleaner used and no conditioner so most everyone R or L stand on opposite corners and throw the massive swing shot. After 2 surgeries on the R ft and L rotator cuff it抯 impossible to throw that shot any more plus I抦 disastrous at Nat抣s in the oil again. Thinking about going back to Urethane and Plastic permanently in AZ so I can throw straight up 8-12 brd but the back end isn抰 carrying out the 7 even with angle changes.  Should I adjust the weight block on the Firebolt SO to get more back end or upgrade to the new Urethane equipment? Just want to stand on the left side again and be more consistent at Nat抣s. Thanks.

Answer
Hi Doug, I answer questions about dry lanes a lot, and not all answers are the same.
  I just wrote to Bob, another poster who addressed a similar subject. I made a couple of suggestions to consider that may apply to you also. You can review his post "3rd game dry heads" under topics covered by me in the last couple of postings.
  I use to bowl all over AZ. Wood lanes, low oil volumes, travel leagues. I have had my share of dry lanes. However, what they taught me was that your spare ball or something much like it, a reactive SCOUT, can keep you in the game if you are not speed challenged.
  Upgrading to new equipment is always a plus. I watched the urethane ball, THE NATURAL by STORM, roll last night during league play. It was a very nice ball. The release the bowler was using was not idea at times. A good release for the condition has to be thrown consistently so your ball can get the job done. The bowler was spinning the ball one time, and forward rolling the ball on the next release, very inconsistent.
  Doug, there are bowling balls that react on the back end, midlane and bowling balls that hook and roll right after the arrows. Your job is to investigate whether or not the ball you may select is truly going to give you that back end reaction you seek. Much like the black widow, or the mid lane roll and hook like the Virtual Gravity. Having that stroker type mind-set now, you could choose the smooth down and in motion of the momentum, or Brunswick Slingshot.
  Sometimes the cover of the ball can be altered to give you more of what you are looking for. However, you may have to go through some trial and error. 500 grit one week, 1000 grit the next week and then 2000 grit the following week to make a good comparison.
  That National shot can be a bear, but if you get with your pro shop professionals, or a coach who has tournament experience, you can map out your PAP-positive axis point, and begin to work your layout and game strategy.
  Keep in mind Doug that for most tournament shots you are not looking to bring a asymmetrical ball to the party unless you are drilling the ball based on your PAP. That way you will know your equipment and anticipate when to adjust quickly.