I hate asymmetric bowling balls. I have never had a single one that reacted well for me, but I am rolling the ball much better these days, and decided it was time to once again try to put an asymmetric piece in my bag to get a different look than what I have now. (I'm a lefty by the way, can you tell fomr the name?)...
I recently threw a friend's highly touted new asymmetric release (he's right handed). I will not name the ball, because this question has nothing to do with the ball itself, seriously. Every asymmetric I have ever thrown does exactly the same thing: it lopes down the lane, makes a labored turn, and refuses to drive through the pins. I have also been told that asymmetric balls are picky, and must be drilled correctly. That was in the same conversation where I was guaranteed that using an asymmetric right handed ball would yield a valid assessment, although not perfect.
My PAP is 5x1.5 up. This ball was drilled right handed, ping over ring and MB 1 inch to the right of the thumb.
The ball, predictably, puked and puked badly. It looked EXACTLY like every asym I've ever thrown. The question I need ask is this: either throwing a right-handed asymmetric ball for a left-hander is totally ridiculous and the test is completely invalid, even though it reacted just like every other asymmetric I have ever thrown, or it is true that I should have been able to get a decent read on the ball, which puts us back into the I don't like asymmetric category.
I realize this question is a bit circuitous and I hope it makes appropriate sense, but can I trust this test or not?
Feedback appreciated as always.