You're being fed misinformation from this individual. The ending CG location on an asymmetric ball only effects static weight in regards to legality. In your case, it does not sound like it required any additional weight holes. In addition to that, the ball reaction characteristics of that layout for you will be determined by pin and mass bias positions in relation to your axis point. It is not uncommon for people with short horizontal axis points to have pins, cgs, and/or mbs to the left side of their grip (for a right hander). This does not mean the ball has a "negative drilling" as someone with a longer horizontal axis could have the same layout numbers and be located on the "positive" side of the grip. The only possibility is a ball could end up with negative side weight if the cg is left of grip (for a right hander), but if the ball remains statically legal, then it has no bearing.

BTW, great ball choice!

This is pretty much what I thought. Certain people around here (locally) are set in their old school ways. I have read most of the modern information out there.

Anyway, what I was experiencing was a lane with little head oil in the area I was playing plus some carry down. You could see the ball laboring down the lane, not revving properly. My Brainiac was a bit better with the polished surface, but it did not hook much. Same with the Rhino Pearl. The only ball that reacted well from that area was my slightly scuffed Jackpot.

I refused to polish the Strategy so I went with a 4000 surface - probably higher grit since I had them use an older pad. The ball did not react much better. After that person left, I jumped a good 10-15 boards left and changed my hand position. That's when the ball came to life and each ball fell in the expected order in terms of hook potential.

I'm just getting tired and frustrated with the ignorance to modern bowling ball science, drilling and techniques from people in this area.

I actually picked all the layouts, myself, and they've pretty much been spot on. I certainly don't want a polished strategy. That isn't what I bought it for. I have other balls to handle the job. It is obvious that this ball needs oil. And that's a good thing. I'm just going to have to play around with the surface to see what works best for me on the conditions I want to use it on. The Grudge was the same thing. It looked like a dud on the house shot if not thrown from the right area.

Just ask your "friend" if he understands Pin to PaP relations and they're reactions based off that .  If he says yes, then ask him what he thinks your PaP is based on where your pin is located on said ball..  If he shrugs his head then tell him, My PaP is not your PaP lol