i have a venom shock that i REALLY love. im debating about drilling a new one. i understand the basics of dual angle. i'd like to get this 2nd shock to not read the dry/friction as hard, ive noticed when the pattern(specifically on sport) starts to burn up, i try to throw harder, and that afftects pin carry. and beforre anybody suggests it, i dont want to try a different ball as with my speed, i match up to solids well. for the sake of discussion because i do not have the ball infront of me to get the exact specs, lets just say its 60 x 5 x 40. dont like low end stuff because it seems to be too flippy, and too strong on the dry and not strong enough for wet. i was thinking go 60 x 6 x 40 so that it dosnt flare as much and isnt as strong in the dry. would 1 inch be enough? also i could change surface to 4k along with the 6inch pin to pap. whats everyones opinions

Trying to make it my ball down ball. The shock is nice but when lanes burn up, and it see's Alot of friction, it takes off. I like the shape of my current shock so I still want the same shape just not as hard off the friction.

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the venom shock is a low diff symmetrical ball. the dual angles of it will play a slight role in changing shape however more needs to be known. your stats, are key and essential because, in symmetrical balls (especially if you are buying the same one) I like to completely change the layout and pin to PAP distance to create a bigger separation, also weight hole location.

for example, if the one you currently have is 60x5x40 with no hole, to separate them I would either do a stronger 50x3 3/8x30 to get a hole to pull the PSA closer to the VAL and trade the downlane motion for more front to back motion. This will make the ball stronger in and read the lane faster. If I wanted to keep the same length but lower the diff so it doesn't flare as much I would create a bigger VAL angle to make the ball more usable when they dry up a bit. 60x5x70 with a hole so that I lower the diff and maybe a surface change. This is all to play off the first ball.

Im always a fan of multiples if the ball works well for you and is versatile enough. Just have to play with Layout, Weight Hole Location, and Surface to create the separation so that its not the exact same ball in your bag or a motion that you could have gotten if you changed your targets.

the venom shock is a low diff symmetrical ball. the dual angles of it will play a slight role in changing shape however more needs to be known. your stats, are key and essential because, in symmetrical balls (especially if you are buying the same one) I like to completely change the layout and pin to PAP distance to create a bigger separation, also weight hole location.

for example, if the one you currently have is 60x5x40 with no hole, to separate them I would either do a stronger 50x3 3/8x30 to get a hole to pull the PSA closer to the VAL and trade the downlane motion for more front to back motion. This will make the ball stronger in and read the lane faster. If I wanted to keep the same length but lower the diff so it doesn't flare as much I would create a bigger VAL angle to make the ball more usable when they dry up a bit. 60x5x70 with a hole so that I lower the diff and maybe a surface change. This is all to play off the first ball.

Im always a fan of multiples if the ball works well for you and is versatile enough. Just have to play with Layout, Weight Hole Location, and Surface to create the separation so that its not the exact same ball in your bag or a motion that you could have gotten if you changed your targets.

I'll get everything exactly tomorrow can't get to my equipment (I'll get exact dual angle layout of current shock)

Are you saying you haven't messed with the surface ever even with 100+ games?  Or you have tried to duplicate factory surface and that is what it has now?

For me, the core strength in the Shock is such that the overall ball is cover dominant.  In these situations, if I want the same ball added to my arsenal, the drilling plus cover changes is required to provide significant separation.  For me, when a ball is beginning to burn up, I would rather change shape and move in than try to stay in the same area of the lane.  The only time I would consider balling down is on extremely short patterns.

I understand.  I guess you could weaken the drilling and if you like the even rolling look, then consider going less than 3.5 inches on your pin-PAP.  Once you polish the Shock it might want to check up on you a little bit if the heads are starting to go.

Get with your driller to discuss.  Also hope other chime in here also.

You could also look at Justin's video where he shows three different drillings and how the reactions compare.