I'm sure the pin setting machines have little or nothing to do with it as opposed to other variables.  More likely the lane surface, oil condition, channel depth, pin curtains, etc.

I have bowled in houses where pins bouncing out from the curtains was routine, and others where it rarely happens. There is also a minimum and maximum channel depth to remain legal.  Of course where the channels are more shallow, the 6 pin taps the 10 pin (opposite for leftys) more frequently instead of staying in the channel.

There are various types of pins, too.  I'm no expert in this area, so maybe there's an experienced mechanic who can answer, too.


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff

Yes I do better in AMF centers...and the difference for me seems to be more than for other higher speed bowlers.  The pins fly dramatically more than in Brunswick centers AND the HPL are a slower surface than most Anvilanes except the newer textured Anvilanes which I believe have raised scoring over other older and slicker anvilanes.

Also in Brunswick centers I have switched to 16 pounds and I am seeing a lot more carry.  Dramatically measurable increase in carry.  Note also the particular Brunswick centers I bowl in have very deep gutters as synthetics were just placed right on top of the wood surface.  Note one sees a lot of pins being trapped in the channel except for the high speed guys (near 18 at the pin deck) or those using 16!  My solution.

REgards,

Luckylefty


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