Thinking of getting this ball for light to medium conditions, wooden lanes, synthetic heads, sloppy backends. Thought pin over ring, cg in center of grip. My PAP is 5" over, high track, medium revs. 15 - 16 mph, tweener. Any advice appreciated. Used Roto Grip Silver Streak SE and worked fine, but last night at league, destroyed cover in track area by ball return.

I have two of them. My PAP is close to yours...5 over 1/2 up.

One is box condition, modified Label drill, pin 2" from PAP, CG just above thumb. Ended up with 3/4 thumb weight, no side weight. This ball is a gem on a fresh house shot (on synthetics in my case).

The other is scuffed lightly with green scotchbrite. Pin under ring (4.5 from PAP) CG out (PAP, pin, CG angle of 60 degrees). Weight hole 2" down on VAL. This ball is better when the shot is squirrely. I like this one better with carry down. It reads a little sooner, and moves a little smoother on the backend.


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Jon (in Ohio)
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Edited on 1/26/2008 6:52 PM

Both of mine I've had were OOB surface. They worked best when you have some dry boards to work with. It's not going to really dig in heavier oil.
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Hammer-Lane #1

I'd be wary of this ball with sloppy backends.  It tends to skate until it finds some dry boards.

Depending on your game, layout and surface, you might be able to make it work, but it wouldn't be my first choice.