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hammermike2000

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High top weight
« on: December 12, 2008, 06:41:32 AM »
I've been sent a Villain from AMF with 4 3/4 top weight ( I havent weighed it yet to see if that is what it actually has), but if that is correct, what layout should I use to help make up for the extra top weight?  Should I just incorporate a fairly good-sized weight hole into the layout?  I've had a few higher top weight balls before and (even though I didn't think it would affect it too much) they have all floated down the lane on me.

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Gabriel94509

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Re: High top weight
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2008, 12:16:19 AM »
i would say definitely a pin-up layout would be your best bet, and your driller can just drill the finger holes deeper to compensate for the higher top weight.
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TheDude

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Re: High top weight
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2008, 09:38:23 AM »
Ive drilled balls that are x blems with tops over 5 oz. just scale it up carefully and have a second scale to weight it just incase.
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Re: High top weight
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2008, 09:52:04 AM »
If you can live with a layout that keeps the cg near the grip center you have no problem, the drilling will take out enough weight to keep the top weight under 3 oz.  Hopefully you have a 2.5 - 3.5" pin out to give you some flexibility.  If you have to move the cg over about 3/4" from grip center you'll probably need to use a balance hole.  Just be careful with the cg and balance hole locations.  --  JohnP
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Re: High top weight
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2008, 03:17:12 PM »
If you can keep the top weight near 3 ounces, you're going to love the backend reaction.


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hammermike2000

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Re: High top weight
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2008, 07:14:29 PM »
Thanks for all your responses guys - the problems I have had in the past with higher top weight pieces was that they just never read the lane.  After talking with my boss, he recommended me to drill it fairly strong with a decent weight hole to not only add flare, but also take out some of the top weight.  I've only thrown it once but it seems to have worked fairly well.
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