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Bowling_Coach

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RICO Layout Revealed
« on: January 06, 2008, 12:41:40 PM »
I posted an overview of the RICO Layout on my web site located at http://www.bowlingknowledge.info/  This information comes directly from Ric Hamilton, the individual credited with designing the layout.  I include the overview of how-to layout the ball, the best conditions to use the layout, modifications for higher track players as well as how the layout came about....
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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2008, 09:52:01 PM »
Thats Rick Hamlin not Hamilton
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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2008, 09:54:58 PM »
you say po-tah-toe, I say po-tay-toe, what's in a name?
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Bowling_Coach

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2008, 08:52:51 AM »
Thanks for pointing that out to readers of this post.  And, most importantly, my apologies to Ric Hamlin.  I know the correct spelling but I just had Hamilton in my mind when I write-up the article.   I hope you find the information useful.  That is the most important.
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AngloBowler

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2008, 09:48:39 AM »
Also, Ric Hamlin didn't invent it, he just used it to great effect (I say "just")
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revTrex

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2008, 10:34:28 AM »
Very clear article on a subject people often ask about. Great job, Joe.

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2008, 10:37:21 AM »
Its called pin in palm.  Hamlin didn't invent anything.  LMAO!!!
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Dan Belcher

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2008, 11:44:32 AM »
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Its called pin in palm.  Hamlin didn't invent anything.  LMAO!!!
As has already been covered multiple times in this thread, thank you...  (Also, just saying "pin in palm" doesn't necessarily mean anything about the x-hole and CG placement, hence that term doesn't get used much here)
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Wilbert

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2008, 12:32:02 PM »
Question:  What would the effect be if you move the pin out of the palm and more towards the PAP?  Assume PAP is 5 over and 1/2 up.

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Wilbert

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Re: RICO Layout Revealed
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2008, 08:58:30 AM »
Ric

The article states the balance hole is 6 3/4 from the center of the grip on a 45 degree line created by the PAP/center of the grip/cg.  

If a person's PAP is 5> and 1/2^ and the pin is moved toward the PAP, I would think more reaction would be achieved if the balance hole was 6 3/4 from the pin on a 45 degree line created by the PAP/pin/cg.  Is this correct? (This assumes the track will not hit the balance hole.)

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It would respond the same as moving the pin closer or farther away from the PAP as any other layout.

I have done this with this layout and it works. I will, for higher speed, lower rev players, move the pin closer to leverage to make it stronger. As well, for Tommy Baker, who has a low track, 3 1/2"> 1 1/2"^, we have moved the pin farther away from grip center, making it closer to 5".

As I have stated, I have been fortunate enough to work with many elite players and have been able to experiment with many layouts, this being one of them.
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