Every ball has an intended purpose.  This ball in particular has great length and recovery way down lane.  Pin up is typically going to delay the reaction even farther downlane.  With great length comes steep entry angles.  Obviously, if this is your only ball, maybe pin down is a better plan or to scuff off the surface.  I'd probably throw something a tad bit more aggressive midlane to eliminate the steep entry angle.  Then change to this ball in game 3 of a league set as the friction in the lane develops.  I just hate to see a ball get a generally bad "Carry" rating when reality is, the ball needs to be drilled and thrown in the right condition scenarios to strike consistently.  This includes playing the right parts of the lane.  There is a reason PBA players strike more consistently than amateurs.  They are capable of creating optimum entry angles whether through hand positions, lane play, or a new ball layout.  Often, they have to put that whole puzzle together in between frames.

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PROFILE
340-370 revs
18 mph
Arsenal: (In the bag) Nexxus F(p+r), Nexus F(p+f), Nexus f(p), C-System Ulti-Max, C-System Versa Max, Massive Damage, Karma Pink/Purple.  On the wall, Loaded Revolver, Lethal Revolver, Damage, Slingshot.

Not knockin ya homey.  Was adding to your points.  Was knocking the original topic of Versa Max bad carry problems.  I thought you had some good points. 
 

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PROFILE
340-370 revs
18 mph
Arsenal: (In the bag) Nexxus F(p+r), Nexus F(p+f), Nexus f(p), C-System Ulti-Max, C-System Versa Max, Massive Damage, Karma Pink/Purple.  On the wall, Loaded Revolver, Lethal Revolver, Damage, Slingshot.

Thanks Andy.  After quoting me in your post, it just seemed the other way.  Obviously it wasn't what I had first thought.  Sorry about that.  I have been a member around here for a long time and don't post as much since people get so critical all the time.  My "someone is being too critical" radar went up.    Hope you understand.

 

 

Got the versa max drilled with the pin next to and a little below the ring finger with the cg stacked. Bowled a tourny this weekend and shot 745 in doubles 650 in singles. I stayed with ball a little to long. lanes started drying out. I just wish I had another versa max with a longer pin. This ball will handle all mediums except for the extremes. I had no carry issues. I will be getting another for later sets. If you want a ball that is smooth and predictable with great carry this is the one.