John--
Thanks for the input. I would just like to say that although I am an avid bowler, I am still a little rough around the edges when it comes to layouts and technical data. So please bear with me as I appreciate and value everyone's expertise.
My equipment, including the Total Annihilation is drilled as though my PAP is 5 1/4" over. My actual PAP is 5 1/2 over 2 1/8 down. I think we stuck with the drillings of a more convential 'high' track because it yielded satisfactory results. Now, I am looking for a layout that utilizes my actual PAP. Yes, the track flares off the MF. Amazingly, my Track Animal and Total Annihilation do not making any thumping noise when rolling. I do have a Hammer Viscious reactive pearl with the pin placed just right of the ring finger that does make a thumping noise the entire length of the lane.
Now, I will explain what I meant by a reverse full roller layout. This is a 15lb Phenom with a 3†pin-out. The pin is located 4 ¼†from PAP (using 5 1/4 over PAP) roughly in the positive thumb quadrant where the MB is usually located. It's about 5 o'clock in reference to the CG. The MB is located 1 inch above and just to the right of the ring finger.
Can you clarify a few things for me? When you say 5" pad, do you mean 5" distance from pin to PAP? What do you mean by 'plant a tree'? I think the SCB is going to be a 3" pin-out. What kind of reaction would you expect from both layouts mentioned above? I don't mean ball specific, but as a direct result of pin placement to my actual PAP of 5 1/2" over & 2 1/8" down? Unfortunately, because of my unorthodox style, I cannot reference hook ratings listed on most manufacturers drill sheets.
I cannot measure my finger pitches without visiting my proshop. However, some seem to think that altering the finger pitches would help? I wonder if this should be tried on an existing ball or in conjunction with the new/experimental layout.
Lastly, I am curious about the placement of the weight hole on my Total Annihilation. As I stated above, the weight hole is placed on what I thought my PAP was (5 ¼†over). I know that depth and size of the weight hole has a lot of influence on the reaction of the ball as do the placement of the weight hole. In actuality, with my correct PAP of 5 ½†over and 2 1/8†down, the weight hole is above my PAP. Does this tame the ball down even more than placing the weight hole on the PAP? Also, where should the weight hole be placed, if necessary, on the SCB w/ 3†pin-out?
Thanks to everyone who has contributed information in this thread!