If you match the surface properly, the ball should not roll to early and have no back end. The problem most bowlers do not understand is wanting a ball to 'back end' on heavy or long oil.

If you are bowling on a 40-45 ft pattern, by the time the ball has slowed down and started gripping the lane, takes about 5-6 ft. A lane is 60 ft long. Do the math.

A bowling ball has to have the proper amount of time to slow down and change direction. The lay out is used to create flare. Surface is what makes the ball slow down. Match this with the correct ball type.
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Formerly BrunsRico

Not going to roll out if the oil is heavy enough.  There just isn't enough time for the ball to grab and use all of it's energy in those last so few feet.  If the pattern is long, the ball won't make a huge move left/sideways, the key is to get the ball rolling early enough and have it finish solid through the pin deck.

With your slightly lower track, don't think this will be any problem at all.  If you are really worried about the roll out, go to 4 inches with the pin and use slightly more surface.

You should be fine with your original idea though, adjust surface to taste.

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I am currently using a Zone Classic and Doom both at out of box finish, which is polished if you are unfamiliar. The zone is layed out about the same as I'm contemplating and is strong on most conditions. I can't remeber the exact measurments right now. The Doom is 4x4. Gets me a little more length than the Zone. I figured that more surface would help but since these balls work great as is in another house I don't want to have to go back and forth with surface changes all the time. I figured that the particle surface of the Wow would probably give me what I'm looking for. I'm not sure if its the volume or length of the oil that is giving me problems. I've only been league bowling for 4 years so I know I have a lot to learn, but I currently carry a 194 average in one house and am 11 pins lower in the one I struggle in. I just can't get to the pocket as often to string some strikes together.