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fishbowler

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help with drilled AI
« on: January 12, 2006, 01:43:38 AM »
my pap is 4 7/8 over and 1/2 up.

my alreadyy drilled AI, I would like to increase the pop on the backend from what it is doing now.

drilled pin right above ring by 1/2 inch.  cg is stacked straight below about 2 inch from pin.  so the ball has some positive side and some positive finger.  dont know how much.  It has no wt holes now.

my question - can I drill a wt hole somewhere to increase the backend movement??  if so where?  thanks
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Re: help with drilled AI
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2006, 12:42:00 AM »
get some ebonite matte finish to use on the ball....I've got a smokin and it worked great on it....also helps cut down the over/under

charlest

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Re: help with drilled AI
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2006, 03:02:00 AM »
For most people, "more pop" usually translates into a little more length in order to get a little more backend. (Aside: Of course, this should happen naturally if you use it on just a little more oil or play just a little bit deeper on your current condition ...)

IF that is what you mean, then, as far as I know, there's 2 basic ways that I am aware of, without redrilling the ball:

1. add a small degree of polish/shine to the ball. For the AI, the safest way is Brunswick's High Gloss polish. This is particularly effective, because it does not change the underlying grit level. Be careful of adding too much polish unless you have Brunswick's Rough Buff to bring it back to its out-of-the-box condition. Small steps are best.

2. Drilling a weight hole either within or above the PAP will reduce the current flare of a ball. If you have some side weight, then place the weight hole along the line of the grip center & the CG, maybe 2" within the VAL. This alters the core, with the current drilling; so if you decide later to redrill the ball entirely, the core will not be what it was originally. I'd be careful with this method, as not all drillers are aware of it and may not be comfortable, if they don't do regularly themselves. Some are cautious (or annoyed, and rightfully so) about being told what to do. I also think many drillers would suggest method #1 as a safer method.
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