So I just got a new ball, first one bought brand new since getting back into bowling 6 months ago. My other two balls are hand me downs.
One hand me down, i replaced the finger tips on it and had the thumb redrilled to fit my span and my size thumb.

My new ball I brought it in and gave them my ball i had redrilled and asked them to measure my PAP.
My PAP they said was about 6 1/8" over and 7/8" up; my track is usually really close to the fingertips so i think that should be close. The shop owner said something about that representing that I throw the ball pretty well. Not really sure about that or why that would be so (If anyone can provide some insight that would be cool).

Anyways, the ball i got drilled was the eternal cell by roto grip. We both agreed that going pin up and a more angular approach would be best. The layout he came up with was: 60x5.5x40
I really do not know that much about layouts but it seems that this layout allows for more control but am not sure? How can you tell what a good layout is for someone?

Lastly, he got my finger pitch measurements off that ball that i showed him. I mean the ball fit comfortably in my hand and all but all i did was replace the finger tips on it and get the thumb drilled. So im wondering if the finger pitch plays much of an effect.
He said that its slightly away and that helps reduce revs, yet i feel like i am more of a speed dominant player (at least in my opinion because i feel i dont throw it with nearly as many revs as some of the people i see bowl but have not tried to measure/calculate). He also assumed that i wanted the power lift side of the finger tip which kind of annoyed me but thats what i had in my old ball so can't really fault him for it. I personally don't think it makes that much of a difference whether they are fully circular or power lift; in fact i have really skinny fingers so it may even be better to keep it a little more snug.

SO in the end:
With my supposed 6 1/8" over and 7/8" up, is a 60x5.5x40 layout good for what i was seeking, a more angular look on the lanes?
Should i be concerned that he got my finger measurements from a ball that was drilled for someone else? (Again, i replaced the fingertips to my size, and had the thumb/pitch redrilled for me) Will that hinder any performance or anything?

Thanks to anyone who can provide some insight. Really trying to learn more about the drilling layouts and more behinds the scenes stuff that nobody ever taught me or bothered explaining to me when I was a kid bowling tournaments and leagues

Where's your shop?

What house in SoCal? I think more bowlers would come to you knowing that vs others in the area.

So I just got a new ball, first one bought brand new since getting back into bowling 6 months ago. My other two balls are hand me downs.
One hand me down, i replaced the finger tips on it and had the thumb redrilled to fit my span and my size thumb.

My new ball I brought it in and gave them my ball i had redrilled and asked them to measure my PAP.
My PAP they said was about 6 1/8" over and 7/8" up; my track is usually really close to the fingertips so i think that should be close. The shop owner said something about that representing that I throw the ball pretty well. Not really sure about that or why that would be so (If anyone can provide some insight that would be cool).

Anyways, the ball i got drilled was the eternal cell by roto grip. We both agreed that going pin up and a more angular approach would be best. The layout he came up with was: 60x5.5x40
I really do not know that much about layouts but it seems that this layout allows for more control but am not sure? How can you tell what a good layout is for someone?

Lastly, he got my finger pitch measurements off that ball that i showed him. I mean the ball fit comfortably in my hand and all but all i did was replace the finger tips on it and get the thumb drilled. So im wondering if the finger pitch plays much of an effect.
He said that its slightly away and that helps reduce revs, yet i feel like i am more of a speed dominant player (at least in my opinion because i feel i dont throw it with nearly as many revs as some of the people i see bowl but have not tried to measure/calculate). He also assumed that i wanted the power lift side of the finger tip which kind of annoyed me but thats what i had in my old ball so can't really fault him for it. I personally don't think it makes that much of a difference whether they are fully circular or power lift; in fact i have really skinny fingers so it may even be better to keep it a little more snug.

SO in the end:
With my supposed 6 1/8" over and 7/8" up, is a 60x5.5x40 layout good for what i was seeking, a more angular look on the lanes?
Should i be concerned that he got my finger measurements from a ball that was drilled for someone else? (Again, i replaced the fingertips to my size, and had the thumb/pitch redrilled for me) Will that hinder any performance or anything?

Thanks to anyone who can provide some insight. Really trying to learn more about the drilling layouts and more behinds the scenes stuff that nobody ever taught me or bothered explaining to me when I was a kid bowling tournaments and leagues

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After all that you never say if you have thrown the ball and if that answers any of the listed questions or concerns

"The V between my thumb and pointer finger feels like it's getting a lot of pressure on it. Not sure if that's a span issue or me squeezing. I guess i'll go ask them if I go bowl today."

Excessive pressure there is an indication of spans that are too long.  Place your thumb fully in its hole and lay your fingers over their holes, don't stretch.  The leading edge of the gripping surface should fall half way between the two joints.  I'll guess you're about 1/4" longer than that.  --  JohnP