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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: pjr300 on April 16, 2011, 08:26:20 AM

Title: Thoughts on this length layout for a more straight player... and trying Lane #1 too!
Post by: pjr300 on April 16, 2011, 08:26:20 AM
Hey folks.... looking  for any feedback on a layout for when the lanes break down.  I'm a speed dominant straighter player. NON a big hand guy. Currently using a Nano and a Tropical Heat hybrid, which are relatively strong:
  • pin even and just right of ring
  • MB strong
  • Pin  about 3 1/2" from PAP.
  • About a 70* x 4 x 70*
Problem comes up as the lanes get toasted and I need something to go longer, especially on a sport condition. Backend snap too much, lots of over-under. 
 
I was going to try pin above ring (above bridge  layouts have never worked for me) and the MB about 1.5" right of thumb.  Do you think that would 
 
I also have a great opportunity on a NIB Lane #1 Massacre Blue Death. It's a symetricial ball. I have very limited experience with their gear, way back in the Tsunami days.
 
any  thoughts or advice would be appreciated! 
 
 
 
 


pjr300
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Title: Re: Thoughts on this length layout for a more straight player... and trying Lane #1 too!
Post by: Track_Fanatic on April 16, 2011, 04:49:55 PM
 I would suggest a urethane ball for a broken down sport pattern, or possibly a Motive Orange Recon.  You need an even rolling ball so you don't get the over/under you are having.  A pin up ball is going to give you a little more length but you will still encounter the over/under due to the core position.  

Title: Re: Thoughts on this length layout for a more straight player... and trying Lane #1 too!
Post by: pjr300 on April 17, 2011, 04:29:29 AM
Two thoughts:
  • The events in which I bowl in do not put enough play on the lanes to "break down" the sport patterns.  The shot opens up a bit, but actually can often tighten back up based upon how the lanes are being played. I'd like to be able to start a bit more direct (like up 10 to 12) but when the ball hits the dry boards, the reaction isn't as dramatic as with my current gear. 
  • On the flip side, I don't think I have enough hand for urethane!  
I'm really looking for a reaction so the ball doesn't have the "kicked left" look to it, but still strong enough to carry out the 10 pin. 
 
 


pjr300
live from the Bowling Capital of the World
USBC Bronze Coach
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Title: Re: Thoughts on this length layout for a more straight player... and trying Lane #1 too!
Post by: PJM300 on April 17, 2011, 06:47:19 AM
Look up the boomer layout, could work ok for you. theres a vid of it on youtube as well
Title: Re: Thoughts on this length layout for a more straight player... and trying Lane #1 too!
Post by: MV on April 24, 2011, 07:40:37 AM
I bowl like you described and my solution was a Taboo pin over the middle finger. The ball goes in a direct path and has strong continuation. I don't need (or can't) cover many boards and the ball is always in play. Surface does the fine touch.

P.S. 50x5"x80  doesn't look speed dominant layout but worked fine.


MV
Title: Re: Thoughts on this length layout for a more straight player... and trying Lane #1 too!
Post by: pjr300 on April 27, 2011, 03:48:35 PM
 Thx MV!   So the back end stayed pretty controlled for you?