Next Level PS -- The Armadillo is a clear, solid plastic tool that fits over about 1/4 of the ball. It has various track curves on its surface. You line up the track curve on the ball with the best fit on the surface of the tool and the PAP is at the "axis finder" point of the tool. So it does take into account the shape and size of the track. Quick, easy, and accurate (if you locate the first oil track accurately). Of course, it is always best to confirm the PAP location by marking the point with a piece of white tape and observing the ball for the first 15 ft or so of its travel down the lane. I tried to find a site that has a picture of an Armadillo, but didn't have any luck.