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justink

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Label Leverage?!?
« on: February 05, 2006, 01:30:02 PM »
I am a nubee and don't have much knowledge of drilling layouts. But I am a stroker and am looking to find a way to get a better angle when entering the pocket.
     I have just bought a Legends NS2 and saw on their website legendsbowling.com under drilling on the 3rd page they list "Label Leverage" as a good layout for strokers. Both of my current balls are drilled like their “Low Track Leverage” layout shows but I track within 2" inches of my thumbhole, so this if I am not mistaken makes me a high tracker not low.
     So I guess what I would like to know is how could this “Label Leverage” benefit me over my current “Low Track Leverage”? Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: Label Leverage?!?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2006, 11:44:26 PM »
To give an honest answer, we need to know your axis points.  The Low Track Leverage is also known as "Rev Leverage".  Most likely the Low Track Leverage drilling will get into a roll a little sooner than the Label Leverage which normally means less "backends".  If you're looking for more angle (length) you could always alter the surface by polishing.
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Re: Label Leverage?!?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2006, 06:31:45 AM »
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I am a nubee and don't have much knowledge of drilling layouts. But I am a stroker and am looking to find a way to get a better angle when entering the pocket.
     I have just bought a Legends NS2 and saw on their website legendsbowling.com under drilling on the 3rd page they list "Label Leverage" as a good layout for strokers. Both of my current balls are drilled like their “Low Track Leverage” layout shows but I track within 2" inches of my thumbhole, so this if I am not mistaken makes me a high tracker not low.


You are most definitely NOT a high tracker. A high tracker is within 1/2" - 3/4" of the thumb hole. YOu are almost borderline low tracker, but medium is a safe asumption.

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     So I guess what I would like to know is how could this “Label Leverage” benefit me over my current “Low Track Leverage”? Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


"Low track leverage" is just a convenient label to give you a better picture of the ddrilling when the bowler has a low track; I have never seen that term used before. In this case, it refers to when both pin and CG are placed "leverage" distance (3 3/8") away from the bowler's PAP. This has been called "Stacked Leverage" by many people in the past.

Leverage is placing the pin at THE leverage distance (3 3/8") from the bowler's PAP, Positive Axis Point. The "label" part means placing the CG in the general area of the grip center.

If your track is approx. 2" from the thumb and finger, then your PAP is roughly 4" - 4.5" over, more or less. (Your PAP should be measured by the pro shop; so you have a point of reference for future discussions.) So a "label leverage" drilling for you would have the pin APPROXIMATELY in the area under the ring finger. I don't know the precise position; that's why you need to have your PAP measured.

This drilling is considered safe for strokers due to their generally slower ball speed; it usually helps to control the backend for slower bowlers.

If you do have slower ball speed, be careful with the NS2, as it needs some oil and can have a large hook. On too little oil, it will burn up in the heads or the midlane and it will hit ineffectively. It does not usually have a lot of backend; its hook is spread out evenly, as it is a control ball.
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Re: Label Leverage?!?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2006, 07:20:54 PM »
I was told tonight by a guy that should know his stuff that stacked leverage for a low tracker would be a bad idea for heavy oiled lanes that it would want to stay in it's spin to long. Does that make sense to you guys.
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2006, 08:13:03 PM »
aabs, yes, it does make sense. The pin and CG should be moved closer to the track for a spinner/lower track player. This will give the ball a more/earlier roll in oil. =:^D
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2006, 10:00:34 PM »
I spoke directly to a tech guy at Legends today, and explained to him my style and the NS2 being the ball that I have coming. He suggested that I go with a 4x4 pattern with the CG kicked out about an inch from the center of the grip and the pin favoring the lower part of my finger grips, maybe even below them depending on the what the pin is on the ball. Which I will know once it is here.
   I am looking for more arc and a better entry angle. He explained to me that this would be the best way to drill this ball for the reaction I am looking for. Also said that the NS2 is a great ball for harder oil patterns.
    To answer the question on the speed thing, I am medium to high speed player, I can slow it down, but prefer not to. As far as cover treatment, both balls I have now I use a grey scotchbrite pad to get just the right amount of bite.             Sorry to be so wordy.
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