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djgook

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How many inches
« on: March 23, 2016, 01:30:45 PM »
Hello bowlers,
I won a bid on a dark legend for a great price. I took it to my nearest pro shop to have it drilled and the guy told me it has a bad pin. The pin is 2inches. I could not chat cause i was in a rush. I am sending the ball back for a full refund. What is the best pin inch? 3 inch-4inch,4inch-5inch? The box the dark legend came in says 2-3,which now I know is no good. Thank you for your time in advance.
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2016, 01:31:20 PM »
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2016, 01:34:40 PM »
lol. I am a new bowler and do not know about pin spots
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 01:41:13 PM »
That wasn't directed towards you. But rather your PSO. We do not have all the details, but there is nothing wrong with a 2 inch pin. Could you be more descriptive in regards to the actual issue he or she had with the pin?
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mrwizerd

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Re: How many inches
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 01:43:37 PM »
There is nothing wrong with a 2 inch pin.  When I think of bad pin lengths, 1/2 inch or 1 inch come to mind because you are very limited to the lay outs that can be used.  Before you go through the hoops of attempting to get your money back, you need to talk with your pro shop guy and find out why he says its a "bad pin."
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itsallaboutme

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Re: How many inches
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2016, 01:46:18 PM »
A 2 inch pin is only bad when the guy you are wanting to drill it decides to be a DB because you didn't buy the ball from him.
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2016, 01:46:40 PM »
The combination of a 2 inch pin with a high top weight could cause some limitations on how you want the ball drilled. But there is nothing "wrong" with a 2 inch pin. In fact, if you were looking for a ball for a pin down drilling without an extra hole, a two inch pin would be pretty much ideal.

I buy and sell a lot of bowling balls(not as a pro shop), and I look for balls with a 3 inch pin and 3 oz of top weight as being ideal.
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2016, 01:50:37 PM »
He said if he drilled it, that something would crack and the warranty would be voided. Also he showed me that the little hammer on the ball and the pin was real close.When I get home I will put up some pictures. Thanks for everyones help
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2016, 01:52:51 PM »
Quote from: djgook on March 23, 2016, 01:50:37 PM
He said if he drilled it, that something would crack and the warranty would be voided. Also he showed me that the little hammer on the ball and the pin was real close.When I get home I will put up some pictures. Thanks for everyones help

I think I would look for another Pro Shop...

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Re: How many inches
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2016, 02:09:55 PM »
Perhaps he isn't talking about the pin distance but perhaps the pin itself is separated or cracked.  I'm still leaning toward itsallaboutme's answer, though. :)
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2016, 07:47:39 PM »
Here is a couple of pictures  of the bowling ball.
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2016, 08:00:31 PM »
Ball looks great to me. Pin down layout with a hole down the val= winner
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2016, 08:08:41 PM »
As all about me said and others, he is being a DB because you did not ball the ball from him. There is NOTHING wrong with that ball. Looks good to me. Find a new Pro Shop.
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2016, 08:17:01 PM »
Thanks guys. I am looking at hammers layouts which one do you'll suggest. the only thing that I see the pin under the fingers are The All Purpose and Strong Layout. Is it any others or is that just it?

http://d1p268mz1b2hyf.cloudfront.net/res/uploads/products/files/HMR_Asymmetrical_DrillSheet_5.pdf
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Re: How many inches
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2016, 08:33:53 PM »
Great first quality ball with great specs. Go to a different proshop for help.

If you return the ball the seller should charge you accordingly for shipping, restocking, paypal fees and any other fees that apply.
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