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DukeHarding

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Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« on: May 18, 2006, 07:22:35 AM »
I have a couple of undrilled EPX's. I have one drilled 4-1/2 x 4 (3" pin).
Ball is extremely strong. Revs very strong in mdilane, is not really arcy, but fairly angular.

I'd like to try a Pin on Axis drilling, to try to get the ball into a reving arcing roll from outside (5 board). Ball has 2" pin, 2-/34 TW. Will this ball work with this drilling?

Anyone try this drilling on an EPX?
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DreadPirateRoberts

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2006, 03:35:55 PM »
you would be better off putting the pin under the bridge and vcg @45 deg.

pin on axis. that ball would roll out at the arrows and hit like a wet turd. why waste that kind of money.
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DukeHarding

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2006, 03:51:42 PM »
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you would be better off putting the pin under the bridge and vcg @45 deg.

pin on axis. that ball would roll out at the arrows and hit like a wet turd. why waste that kind of money.
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I bought them for $75, each. So it wouldn't cost me a lot.
It would be more of an experiment...
Do you think the ball would roll out?
 
I've used the EPX I have drilled on light patterns without it burning up.
Ball is really strong, and flares more than any ball, I've ever owned.

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2006, 04:07:34 PM »
well if cost is not an issue feel free to experiment. you will be in a minoroty that uses pin axis so it would be good to hear what happnes.
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DukeHarding

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2006, 04:47:52 PM »
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I would use the longest pin ball I could find for the experiment.  A 2 inch pin to PAP will require a sizeable balance hole.  If you do go that way, put the hole on the axis.  It won't hurt to drill out the pin.  Probably not a bad ball to experiment on.  You will be lucky if it doesn't fall apart in 50-80 games anyway.


Bob,

So a longer pin distance is better when using the drilling?
I was wondering if I'd need to drill a balance hole.

I'm waiting for my 1st EXP to fall apart...
50-80 games wouldn't be to bad.

It'll probably happen after I throw the front 10.
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DukeHarding

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2006, 04:52:08 PM »
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well if cost is not an issue feel free to experiment. you will be in a minoroty that uses pin axis so it would be good to hear what happnes.
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My driller's out of town for a week, so I have some time to think about it.
I will probably try it...I'm curious to see how it will work on my Summer Sport Shot league.
I will post the outcome.
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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2006, 05:46:16 PM »
Why not try pin 1 1/2 inches from axis? This will give you close to the same characteristics as pin axis, with a bit more hitting power at the pins. I think you would like this drilling much better, as it is not quite so specialized.
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DukeHarding

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2006, 05:54:05 PM »
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Why not try pin 1 1/2 inches from axis? This will give you close to the same characteristics as pin axis, with a bit more hitting power at the pins. I think you would like this drilling much better, as it is not quite so specialized.
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stanski,

Maybe I'll drill the 3rd EPX like that...

Would there be much difference in the reaction between the 2 balls (pin axis & 1-1/2 from axis)?

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2006, 09:20:21 PM »
I didn't really mean more hit, I really meant to say a little more pop at the breakpoint. I think there wouldn't be much difference between pin axis and pin 1-2 inches from axis, but i am just saying that i think you'd prefer it. I am betting that the one you drill pin axis will not roll in a manner you 1. are used to or 2. like. I haven't many people drill pin axis that really find the ball is used more than once or twice a year (and usually in the wrong situation).
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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2006, 11:28:40 PM »
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Sorry what i meant is The EPX that is angular in the backend handle almost the same amount of oil as the others you have drilled?
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I only have one EPX drilled right now.
I have 2 undrilled EPX sitting here.

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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2006, 11:33:30 PM »
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I didn't really mean more hit, I really meant to say a little more pop at the breakpoint. I think there wouldn't be much difference between pin axis and pin 1-2 inches from axis, but i am just saying that i think you'd prefer it. I am betting that the one you drill pin axis will not roll in a manner you 1. are used to or 2. like. I haven't many people drill pin axis that really find the ball is used more than once or twice a year (and usually in the wrong situation).
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I bowl a Sport League, and thought it might fit in my arsenal for that condition, and some different tournaments I bowl. It would give me a different look at the pocket.
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Re: Pin Axis drilling on an EPX T1, 2 inch pin?
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2006, 01:30:55 PM »
I thought it was stated that the EPX rolled best with stronger pin positions (near leverage)...  It may be an interesting experiment to try a weaker pin position (such as axis), but if I had to guess, I would say it would be very condition specific...

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