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Strapper_Squared

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Low-Tracker "Flip" Layout
« on: January 26, 2007, 05:53:44 AM »
Which layouts will generally produce the greatest skid/flip type of reaction for bowlers with a low track?  The guy in question is lefty, throws around 16 mph, low revs (maybe 225-250).  His PAP is 4 1/4 over and about 3/8 down.  His track diameter is quite small..definitely less than 10"... maybe 7" or 8"?  

What type of ball?  I'm thinking a stronger particle pearl with an asymmetrical core???

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cranker89

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Re: Low-Tracker "Flip" Layout
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2007, 01:57:46 PM »
That's a tough one... Generally, the lower the track diameter is, the earlier the ball would want to pick up on the lane, so probably with these revolutions and track, he will get mild reaction from almost all of his balls... What I would suggest is getting a strong, high rg ball, and drill it probably around 5 inches pin-pap

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Strapper_Squared

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Re: Low-Tracker "Flip" Layout
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2007, 08:29:49 AM »
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Generally, the lower the track diameter is, the earlier the ball would want to pick up on the lane


Really?  I've honestly never really thought too much about it, but it seems to me that with a smaller amount of ball surface touching the lane (more of a spinner type of release as compared to a higher track bowler), the ball would generally go longer and react later?  Don't bowlers go to more tilt to help get a ball through dry heads easier?  Any opinions?

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JohnP

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Re: Low-Tracker "Flip" Layout
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2007, 06:07:38 PM »
Yes, smaller track diameter (which also means more axis tilt) causes the ball to skid longer before it begins to hook.  --  JohnP
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Re: Low-Tracker "Flip" Layout
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2007, 07:14:42 PM »
Geof,

I agree with JohnP (big surprise; he's the expert.)
Low track, medium revs usually means that normal drills and surfaces will be more flippy for them. (like 4", or greater, pin- PAP distance and normal or stock surfaces.)

To prevent a flippy reaction is usually the problem: solutions vary from more surface to lower pin placement (1" -2" above midline) or lower pin + closer to the PAP (3.5" leverage to 2.5").
It all depends on the ball and the oil and the bowler.

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