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JS

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VAL angle question
« on: November 07, 2012, 03:08:30 PM »
This is a curiousity type question.  I know that the smaller the VAL angle the quicker/sooner the ball will react to friction.  Mo recommends VAL angles between 20 and 70 degrees.  My question is what type of reaction would you see if you put the pin on your VAL (0 degree) or even past it?  Has anyone done this?  What did you see?  Thanks.
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Wolfstrike

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Re: VAL angle question
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2012, 03:15:11 PM »
Typically as you move closer to the VAL the ball is more responsive as you said.
Storm does a lot of its layouts as a " pin buffer " I dont think ive ever done anything closer than 1" from the val.I would say if you move that close to the VAL the ball should respond very suddenly.But I also think it will stop more than continue.

As far as Beyond the VAL I think you would be running the risk of the flare either inverting or your bow tie would be so high you would track all over the holes.

Hope that helps
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JohnP

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Re: VAL angle question
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2012, 11:02:42 AM »
Quote from: JS on November 07, 2012, 03:08:30 PM
This is a curiousity type question.  I know that the smaller the VAL angle the quicker/sooner the ball will react to friction.  Mo recommends VAL angles between 20 and 70 degrees.  My question is what type of reaction would you see if you put the pin on your VAL (0 degree) or even past it?  Has anyone done this?  What did you see?  Thanks.

Both angles affect how the ball transitions.  The drilling angle affects the first transition, from skid to hook, with smaller angles transitioning sooner.  The second angle affects the second transition, from hook to roll, with smaller angles again transitioning sooner.  Mo set the limits on angles to avoid possible problems such as reverse flaring or flaring into gripping holes.  You can use angles outside his limits, but realize the risk.  --  JohnP
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