I have been having way to many problems with this being absolutly not working on any good source of oil. Could be the less than strong 5 x 4.5 layout I have on it. I have heard about the double thumb layout for a while and have never tried it.

Looking on the Morich site. My layout looks as though it could be used for this drilling. I was either going to do this if it will work with the given layout, or put a weight hole 2 inches down my midline on my VAL.

I don't know what specs you should try to have for the layout but the ball had a 2 1/4 top weight and 3 inch pin.

I have been bowling lately in 1 house in particular where there is alot of oil being put down, and everything is flying strait, my BH moves the same as my Solaris which is going basically strait down the lane, and it is a strong pearl reactive, a less than my Clutch with a less flaring drill on it. Just looking for any balance hole help, this layout caught my eye.

heres a pic
IMG]http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/rockinrod86/IMG_0428.jpg[/IMG]

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What is sandbagging???

I have several balls with the double thumb layout.  I generally use this layout on long pins (5"+) with 3 oz or more of top weight.  I think you could put the double thumb layout on this ball.  Have your pro shop check the top weight prior to drilling the balance hole, as it appears the CG is already above the midline.  I would go with a smaller diameter but deeper weight hole.
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Hook 'em Horns!

"Stats are for losers, I like winning games." - Will Muschamp, Texas Defensive Coordinator

do a gradient (sp?) line x-hole.  put the hole about 1/2 way b/w your pap and mb.  you can pitch the hole towards the finger quadrant so it doesn''t throw off your statics.  don''t be afraid to have it pitched 1-2".

Now, adding a weight hole will not transform the reaction, it MAY open up your flare lines but thats about it.  Try a surface change.  Bring it down to 500 or 1000 abralon.
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Drew Jordan
Columbus, OH

Edited on 10/20/2009 8:19 AM

LaneHammer the ball you showed in your photo is too shiny for what you expect it to do. Looking at the 900 Global website the ball has 2.53 RG, .042 Diff, and .016 MB. But, most importantly the cover is 4000 Abralon. 4000 Abralon is too shiny to a lot on heavy oil. Take it down to a least 1000 Abralon.
 Something you may need to understand is that no drilling will make the ball read the midlane if that cover is too shiny to read the midlane on the condition you are bowling.

try sanding if that thing still don't hook its not going to hook.
take it down to 500 Ab Pad by hand if still no hook no drill will make it hook.
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