First and foremost, make sure your attacking the lanes in the optimum area of the lane. If the Solid is going a little early it only makes sense that it seems to lack in the hit department. This ball is good for medium to dry, depending on the bowler, but keep in mind that you still need to avoid early friction on the lane regardless of what ball you choose. With that being said, you can definitely gear down a little by going to the Slide. The key to optimum scoring is having the ball retain enough energy to be effective through the pins but without having to much angle at the breakpoint. There will always be times when a sharper look is more effective, but in general, a controlled, but energized move will prove to consistently increase your scores and make your adjustments easier to make and more understandible.
RoB LaW
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I'm gettin' old, I'm hurtin', but I've got Brunswick balls.......Color me competitive.