I am starting to feel less confident with each ball drilled that my driller is properly drilling for my bowling style. Prior to my last 2 balls, I averaged 210, was able to use any ball in my bag and get a great reaction, regardless of how many games were on the ball.
Since then, I had an Attitude Shift drilled, which I never really liked, probably used it for 20-30 games. This ball just never felt like it came off my hand well. As a result, I have run into a problem where I am obviously gripping the ball to tight and my thumb swells like never before.
I recently got a Cell Pearl drilled. It was the Cell Pearl that the pro shop owner drilled. He watched me throw the Attitude, we went over drillings, and decided on one. When I came to pick up my ball, the drilling was totally different than we agreed upon. He told me he had to make a few adjustments. I do not know if he was doing his due diligence, or if he just screwed up the drill. Again, my ball still doesn't feel good off my hand. I can't get a consistent release like I used to and my thumb continues to swell.
Question: If I posted pictures of my Cell Pearl, would one of you drillers be able to tell me how this was drilled and compare it with the layout that I intended to have. If there is a drastic difference, this will probably be the last time I use this proshop. It is a shame since its very convenient, being in the same house as I bowl my leagues.
I do not know my PAP etc, b/c the proshop owner never quite tells me the exact way he drills, or the measurements he uses. I guess this is so that I don't start getting balls drilled online.