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txbowler

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What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« on: June 16, 2008, 06:45:07 AM »
I have a LM Hornet & Track Dry Heat that both finished too strong with 5 x 5 drills.  Been told I need to go to a weak drill since I have excessive hand with only 15 mph speed (I can hook a pink hammer like reactives).

This ball has been recommended as a good weak core & coverstock.  So now I need to drill it weak. My hand will make up the difference. Your brunswick knowledge and assistance is appreciated.
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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2008, 02:51:35 PM »
5 3/4" or even 6" pin to pap, and go low with the pin, is what i'd suggest if you want weak.

On Edit though, the core is very very mild with a very low differential, you might be just fine with a 5" pin down just to smooth out the jump at the break point, also you may want to pm brunsnick as he has experience with the ball and trying to find a weak layout.
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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2008, 02:52:34 PM »
Mine is 4 1/2 45 deg and it is really mild.  My rev rate is 450+ and speed is 17 mph at the pins.

Very good control ball.

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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2008, 04:50:40 PM »
The core is VERY TAME. I wouldn't go further than 4 1/2" from your PAP. Mine was tame at 4" and above the fingers, so I redrilled it 3 1/2 below and like it much better. Mine's also at 2000 abralon, too.

You can add extra shine from the factory if needed, but this ball is definitely a control piece. I love it, but going too weak is a mistake in my opinion.


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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2008, 05:53:57 PM »
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The core is VERY TAME. I wouldn't go further than 4 1/2" from your PAP. Mine was tame at 4" and above the fingers, so I redrilled it 3 1/2 below and like it much better. Mine's also at 2000 abralon, too.

You can add extra shine from the factory if needed, but this ball is definitely a control piece. I love it, but going too weak is a mistake in my opinion.
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That's what I tried to tell him over in the Drilling forum, Lane.
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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2008, 08:44:57 PM »
Thanks charlest,

Maybe hearing it from two of us will help, but maybe not. Good luck with whatever you decide, txbowler.


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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2008, 09:38:37 AM »
Appreciate the replies.  Will try the 5 3/4 under the fingers and see how that does.  Thanks.
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Re: What would be considered a weak drill for an Avalanche Solid
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2008, 09:48:35 AM »
A friend of mine had a Power Groove with the drilling 4E for dry lanes and control purposes - pin at 5.75" from PAP (under the middle finger), CG in palm. It was an almost dead ball! And the PG has a lot more differential and flare potential!

IMHO, if you do NOT want a dynamically dead ball, better try a slightly stronger pin position on the Avalanche core (5" minimum, I guess even with 5" it is VERY weak), try it on the lane and add a weight hole to tame the ball further down if need be, or if surface twists do not help - I'd take notclay's suggestion seriously.
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