Author Topic: U.S. Open Layouts (Read 3662 times)

J Dubs · « **on:** February 14, 2011, 02:40:02 PM »

In my experiences (which have mainly been dismal) at U.S. Opens, heard some talk of alot of weak pin, strong CG layouts being used. Namely, 6 x 3's w the Pin Up, and an Xtra Hole, 5 x 3's etc. Never had anything like this in the bag. Going to add a couple pieces with these layouts to help create that push from way inside and so the ball isn't too angular off of the friction spot. Alot of the equip I had at these Open's, just never got far enough down the lane to get it to the range finder... read the dry too early all the time..... or was too responsive to friction. When this happens, you will be prone to throwing a couple "out the window" because you can't keep going high, high, high... tons of splits... lots of 6, 7 and 8 count spares to shoot. And you won't carry well either with the wrong layout choices... I think the layouts and angles/part of lane choices are most paramount at the US Open. Alot of the Exempt guys will get fed balls to "match up" and improve their ballm reaction as the week goes on. On top of that you have to throw every shot good. Anyone who hasn't experienced the Open should sign up, there's spots available yet.

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Trudell · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2011, 08:11:08 AM »

Well put us open is all about playing the back of the pattern. Getting ball into a roll and controlling your back end reaction.
I find for this reaction that medium RG symetric balls are great with 6 inch pin down and holes on my axis. That lay out for me gives pretty good length with a rolling controlled response to friction.

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bullred · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2011, 10:03:35 PM »

So, there's no difference between a ball sanded to 300 or a 4000 polish??? You folks need to pay more attention to surface prep than "layouts". This is then tuned to your speed.

APheLion · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2011, 01:07:46 AM »

i have similar issues with the lanes being too dry and cannot hook it like the big rev guys.

i have low speed and semi high revs, and to combat difficult sport shot dryness, i specifically drilled an old Beast, Outrage and an international shift with pin high above middle finger (about 6 inches) and MB in a strong position, around 70 degrees. the problem is, none of them were my life saver... they all cleared the head but carry was bad.

thats when i learned how to play with a strong ball and play it tight, keep moving in to catch oil, most of the times i find a bit of hold if missing inside, sometimes even a bit of room on the outside (depending on the OOB and lane surface)

When a house bowler misses the mark, misses the break point and strike, for many ppl its called a wallshot. When a pro does that its call adjustment

When a house bowler gets his finger stuck in the ball and fall on the lanes, for many ppl its called lame bowler. When a pro does that its called the Machuga flop! ha i like this one.

tburky · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2011, 03:27:15 AM »

My strategy is simple. I want my ball to read the midlane and not the backend of the pattern. I follow the transition better by doing that. All of my layouts are stable 5 to 6" pin and the most important thing is using the correct surface. Ask Riggs what is the best layouts and surfaces. His team is either on top or near the top every year.

Edited by tburky on 2/17/2011 at 4:27 AM

Author Topic: U.S. Open Layouts (Read 3662 times)

J Dubs

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Trudell

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bullred

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APheLion

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tburky

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