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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: Tugger on November 25, 2008, 04:29:33 PM
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any comments on how to drill this one up? specs are
Pin: 4-5
tw:2.25
I'm left handed i'd call myself a tweener 15mph ball speed.
http://s441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/Tugger07/?action=view¤t=103_1216.jpg
Not real sure about what i want it to do quite yet. just getting some ideas. normal or crazy.
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Well, since you don't really know for sure what you want out of the ball, I will just give a few general recommendations. I see that you throw the ball on the slower side, and with the long pin on this ball, I would say go with a pin over drilling, rather than a pin under drilling. The last thing you want is to have your new ball roll out at 30ft. The pin over drilling will make the ball a little more flippy, and less rolly, but you can always adjust that reaction with weight hole placement. The cg is actually in a good position for a lefty, as it will allow you to place the mb pretty much anywhere you want and still be static legal. I would double check the cg to make sure it is at least close to the punch mark, as I have been seeing an increase in mis-marked cg's across the board lately.
Other than that, I can't really give you more specifics about drill patterns without knowing specifically what you want out of the ball. Good luck, I hope it rolls well for you.
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James Goulding
Moores Pro Shop
Ball Driller / Consultant
USBC Blogger
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I might consider a few options personally (I'm looking into these myself, though I'm a righty and power player).
1. Hard, angular turn. Plenty of backend w/ controllability. Smooth continuation through the pindeck (my personal favorite layout on a lot of stuff.
----p----
--0-0----
-----cg--
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---O-----
-----MB--
2. Really angular, LOTS of backend. Very aggressive, but CLEAN AS HECK through the heads. For the long pin, I might go with this one.
---------p
--0-0-----
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-----cg---
---O------
----MB----
3. Smooth, controllable, reliable. May have a tendency to flat ten when the lanes aren't right, also, may not be very suitable for broken down lanes. Best on fresh lanes, med-high volumes, med length patterns. (Example: Chameleon/Scorpion 38-42 ft). Most house shots are 37-40, so it would probably work if you're willing to play a little further in where there's a little more oil.
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___0_0___
_____P___
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____O_cg_
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_____MB__
Remember, these are my suggestions as a righty with about 17 mph and 400-450 revs...adjust as necessary. (any questions, feel free to message me.)
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JAT Junior Amateur Tour
Robb's Pro Shops: Bakersfield, California
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-18 mph
Current Average: 211
Edited on 11/26/2008 1:43 AM
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