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thedjs

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Why does this drilling work for me?
« on: November 13, 2006, 11:51:09 PM »
First I am a senior bowler with slower speed (13-13.5 mph) and probably not a lot of revs.  I bowl on several different lane conditions from oily to light medium and usually average in the 190's.

I have an older Brunswick ball that is drilled with the pin below and to the right of the ring finger and about 2 3/4" from my pap.  This ball has always worked well for me unless I am on a really dry pattern.  So, I bought a new Inferno and had it drilled the same way.  It also works well on nearly all patterns except the extremes.  I have had other balls which were drilled with a longer distance of the pin to the pap and they don't seem to work as well except on really dry patterns.

My question is, why does this drilling work for me?  Everything I've read says that a bower with my slow speed would be better with the pin further from the pap and should use mostly polished or pearl coverstocks.  

I would really appreciate some input as I am about to get a new ball for dryer conditions and don't know how to have it drilled.

Thanks.


 

ppbc

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Re: Why does this drilling work for me?
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2006, 09:51:19 AM »
hi thedjs,

based off of the information that you provided, it appears that the layout and ball matches well with your "style of play."  generally speaking, bowlers with slower speeds would roll balls with longer pin to pap distances, polished or pearl covers.  however, if a bowler's rev rate and speed match a bowler could utilize what you are presently using.  a bowlers degree of tilt is also a factor.

for several of my senior customers whose rev rate and speed match, i will usually, but not always, choose a ball that has a fairly strong core with a milder coverstock.  even though speed is an issue, the stronger core will still allow the ball to have some continuation as it enters the pocket and the shorter pin to pap will offer some control on the backends.


when choosing your "dry lane" ball, remember that coverstock determines the amount of length through the front part of the lane, the core dictates where and when the ball reads the middle of the lane and layout determines the amount of angle of entry in the backends.

i would suggest that you have your pro shop operator(if he already hasn't)watch you bowl and then choose a ball and determine a pip to pap, val and height and then determine the most appropriate layout.

most manufacturers produce balls with arc and flip characteristics.  

hope this helps.

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thedjs

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Re: Why does this drilling work for me?
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2006, 02:03:19 PM »
Thanks ppbc

I have a fairly new Hyde drilled like the others and I think I'll have it shined up and see if it will work on dryer conditions. My go to ball is an Inferno and I use a Brunswick Rhino Pro LE for oil.  Its an old ball but in very good condition and handles all the oil I run into.

Thanks again.