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tog831

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Drilling help
« on: December 27, 2011, 10:59:15 PM »
Axis tilt-10*

Axis rotation-45-60*

Speed-17mph.Speed checked thru heads   

Pap-5 7/8 up 7/8

Synthetic lanes-Medium heavy oil

I hope i have given enough info for you to help me.I have aWicked Siege i want to get drilled.

 

I have been using nothing but syn.core balls,which are drilled 4x4.These are great but with later carry down they don't have the good transition i want.

 

I was thinking i could drill the Wicked 55 x4.5 x40 but am not sure if 55 is enough to clear the front part of the lanes.

 

All help is appriciated.


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Russell

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Re: Drilling help
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2011, 07:24:17 AM »
You've given plenty of info, and with a little more info we can give some pretty precise advice.  Tell us a little more about the condition you're bowling on, and what your other balls do or don't do on that.  The Wicked is a great piece to get through the fronts, but if you have carrydown it may struggle a bit.


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Re: Drilling help
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2011, 08:27:23 AM »
also what is your rev rate. What I have found works best for carry down are balls drilled with pins farther from PAP and a weight hole placed down the VAL. This helps the ball be cleaner through the heads and respond smoother through the mids and make a strong continous move in the back part of the lane. Weight holes tend to work better on carry down or after transition.


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Re: Drilling help
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2011, 08:57:54 AM »
My rev rate is 275-325.That is close as i can get.The lane conditions,41 ft. Ths shot Fresh.

 

The first game stays consistient,about the middle of the second the balls don't have the snap.they kind of mellow out,leaving weak tens.If i make a move right they charge hard to the pocket leaving 4pins or 4-9s.I need to move in to get past the track area but my confidence with these balls suffer,Anaconda,Python.

 

I was hoping a asym. ball would allow me to do better inside.I just don't know how the WS would work from this area.


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Russell

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Re: Drilling help
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 08:06:16 AM »
Based on what you have given I think you are on the right track with the WS, I would look towards a smaller VAL angle (maybe like 40*).  Keeping the pin up will help it respond to what friction is down the lane, and then a larger second angle will keep it more continuous.

 

Another thought in the Brunswick family would be the Hellraiser.  From my experience that cover seems to handle a little downlane puddle a bit better than the WS.  Both balls are good though and should work for what you're looking for.  One thing to always remember is drilling is just a small piece of the puzzle, picking the right cover/core combo is 75%.  You're on the right track though going Asymm, just make sure you keep it continuous off of the friction so you don't start plackin' 10s.

 

Good luck!


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bowler001

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Re: Drilling help
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 09:58:19 AM »
You should post this over at bowlingchat.net and Mo Pinel can suggest a layout for your specs.
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FranVarin

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Re: Drilling help
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2012, 08:03:40 AM »
Based on the stats you have provided I would suggest no stronger than 4.5 on the pin. angles summing to 90-100 should be good assuming you match your rev rate and speed well. I've drilled a lot of Wicked Sieges since they came out. It's a great ball, I like mine a lot. I would suggest hand scuffing the polish a little. I found the box surface in most cases to produce a bit too much skid. The ball is clean through the front and makes a strong move on the back end. I feel the layout you suggested is pretty good. I agree with the person above who suggested a smaller first angle. Given what you are trying to accomplish and your rev rate you may prefer to get the core engaged earlier on the lane ... I would think something like 45 X 4.5 X 45 would be great.

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