Tech Support,
There is a weight hole you can put in, that will make the ball flare more, plus it removes some thumb and some positive side weight.
(FYI This "trick" came from Denny Torgerson, who writes bowling columns and is somewhat of a drilling guru.)
The whole picture generally produces earlier (oftimes more) hook and more arc, less flip. Some people are sensitive about how much side and thumb/finger weight they have; so, only do this if you either have enough side and thumb weight or you don't mind some negative side weight or some finger weight. Driller should, as always, be careful about the legal limits.
The hole is placed directly (at least 3") below your axis point, parallel to your grip line (line thru fingers and thumb), along the VAL. Remove as much weight as you feel comfortable with. I am not sure what the minimum size should be; it shouldn't be huge (like 1 1/4" x 3") but it shouldn't be tiny either. I am not a driller, but I have had my driller do this and I have recommended this to others. The effect is usually easily seen, almost significant.
Worse comes to worse, you can always redrill it 45 degrees (4.25"x 2.5" or so) like your other balls.
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Edited on 5/3/2004 5:48 PM
