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jodyk24

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No Mercy Weight Hole
« on: February 23, 2007, 08:54:50 AM »
I am giving some thought to taking out some weight out of my NO Mercy. This ball is drilled with the #1 drill and does not have a weight hole. The ball likes to go long and snap up hard on most THS shots. I do not know much top weight or side weight is in this ball because I wanted to use the ball for a while to see what kind of reaction I would get on a couple of different conditions. I don't really like the midlane roll or hockey stick backend on this ball. I tried a couple of surface changes and 2000 Abralon seens to be best for the oil and have stayed away from the polish so far. My question is this, where does Hammer recommend to make the weight hole to remove weight?
Ebonite told me on a Big One that I had to drill a hole like 4/1/2 over and 1 inch up because of their #1 drill. Can can anyone shed some light on this? There are so many people confused on the No Mercy drilling, I might hit the Mass Bias some where by drilling a hole.(LOL)

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HammerHombre

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Re: No Mercy Weight Hole
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2007, 06:54:07 PM »
I'm a bit confused when you say this balls characteristic is to roll in the mid lane AND give you a "hockey stick" shaped reaction on the back.

Please explain.
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jodyk24

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Re: No Mercy Weight Hole
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2007, 07:41:10 PM »
Chris..
I just mean a sharp left. Most of my equipment will arc up to the pocket or  more of a control hook.

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chitown

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Re: No Mercy Weight Hole
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2007, 12:16:43 AM »
I really think it's the layout.  The ball is doing what it's supposed to do with the layout you have on it.  Your wanting it to be more controlled.  I don't feel a balance hole will do this for you.  

I suggest changing the surface to 1000 grit abralon.  Then using Ebonites Matte polish on it.  This polish should tame the break point.  I have used this type of polish on other balls with great success.  It really helps smooth out the break point.

Next, if that doesn't work plug and re-drill it.  

I have the #6 layout on mine.  This gives me a good mid-lane read and strong arcing type reaction.  It's kind of like a mix between flip and arc.  This ball is flat out awesome.  I just bought my 3rd one and it's at the shop waiting to get drilled.  I traded in my 2nd one because it was drilled too strong.  I will once again have two.  Just a great bowling ball!
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jodyk24

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Re: No Mercy Weight Hole
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2007, 10:40:41 AM »
Chitown...
Thanks for the response. I thought you had a couple of No Mercy's drilled different ways. I know there is a place somewhere for my ball to work more consistent. This is a very sensitive ball for me right now. If I can keep the ball in the oil pattern and play deeper it is better. The ball hits like hard but just can not make any mistakes with it because it is going left. I think I will try some light polish and see what if I can tame it down a little. I am going to find out just what static weights have also.

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CBowl

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Re: No Mercy Weight Hole
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2007, 11:44:18 AM »
I noticed on the No Mercy the PIN position is as important as the HART location.  CG falling into the NEG zone doesn't effect the ball much.  I liked my PIN position above ring finger and HART 1-3/4" left of the center of my thumb.  With the same HART position the PIN right of my ring finger was much smoother backend ball motion
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HammerHombre

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Re: No Mercy Weight Hole
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2007, 06:02:42 PM »
Jodyk24,
I completely agree with ChiTown.  Before going and putting a hole in the ball, first work the coverstock.  Cover prep is 70-80% of ball reaction.  You can make nearly any ball do what you want it to do simply by altering the surface a bit.

Good Luck!!!
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