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john178

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Asymmetric Drilling
« on: August 29, 2012, 06:58:48 PM »
Having a discussion with a friend. 

Unless I missing something, shouldn't all good pro shop operators be able to drill an asymmetric ball fitted for the individual bowler ?   

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Rightycomplex

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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2012, 08:18:47 PM »
Yes. Any reputable shop should be able to understand and drill an asym.
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2012, 08:41:01 PM »
Quote from: Rightycomplex on August 29, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
Yes. Any reputable shop should be able to understand and drill an asym.

Exactly.  How can one manage a proshop and not know how to drill an asymmetric?
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2012, 08:44:01 PM »
In today's world, it's an absolute essential.
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2012, 03:45:22 PM »
 I guess I am jaded a bit, but there are FAR too many "drillers" out there that want to just "drill it with the pin up and CG out for max hook", not realizing just how much technology has changed things.

 Yes, a good shop SHOULD be able to drill an asymmetric, but that doesn't really mean they CAN drill one correctly.

 Ask a few questions first. If you don't get the right answers, move on and find someone else.
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2012, 05:44:12 PM »
Quote from: The Bowling Pariah on September 02, 2012, 03:45:22 PM
I guess I am jaded a bit, but there are FAR too many "drillers" out there that want to just "drill it with the pin up and CG out for max hook", not realizing just how much technology has changed things.

 Yes, a good shop SHOULD be able to drill an asymmetric, but that doesn't really mean they CAN drill one correctly.

 Ask a few questions first. If you don't get the right answers, move on and find someone else.

What questions should I be asking ?
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2012, 05:48:05 PM »
Great question!

REgards,

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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2012, 06:00:42 PM »
Quote from: john178 on September 02, 2012, 05:44:12 PM
Quote from: The Bowling Pariah on September 02, 2012, 03:45:22 PM
I guess I am jaded a bit, but there are FAR too many "drillers" out there that want to just "drill it with the pin up and CG out for max hook", not realizing just how much technology has changed things.

 Yes, a good shop SHOULD be able to drill an asymmetric, but that doesn't really mean they CAN drill one correctly.

 Ask a few questions first. If you don't get the right answers, move on and find someone else.

What questions should I be asking ?

It depends on what you want the ball to do. If you want to hook, longer pin to PAP, p4 or double thumb weight hole,
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2012, 06:38:00 PM »
Well, if you know a lot about drilling and know the answers to your questions to the ball driller, that works.  But if not, then you really don't know if they answer they are giving you is correct or not.  You will have to wait to talk to another ball driller(I know if you talk about what you heard frm the other shop, they may not want to talk with you about it.) or come on here and even that can be an issue. 


Quote from: The Bowling Pariah on September 02, 2012, 03:45:22 PM
I guess I am jaded a bit, but there are FAR too many "drillers" out there that want to just "drill it with the pin up and CG out for max hook", not realizing just how much technology has changed things.

 Yes, a good shop SHOULD be able to drill an asymmetric, but that doesn't really mean they CAN drill one correctly.

 Ask a few questions first. If you don't get the right answers, move on and find someone else.
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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2012, 05:18:09 AM »
Quesetions I would ask...

1) Do you need to see me bowl before deciding on a drilling...(Should say yes)
2) Can you determine my PAP (Should say yes)
3) Is there a difference in drilling a symmetrical ball to an asymmetrical ball (YES!)
4) Do you know the Dual Angle Layout Technique (yes)
5) What does a 5 3/4 pin to pap due to flare on a symmetrical ball...(reduce flare)..
on a Asymmetrical (INCREASES flare)

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Re: Asymmetric Drilling
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2012, 04:23:44 PM »
If all the driller wants to do is put the most expensive ball in your hand, walk away.  They should be taking the time to watch you bowl and see how your other equipment is set up.
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