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JOE FALCO

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Need some help!
« on: March 12, 2009, 03:00:40 AM »
Recently Pleasant Valley in Raleigh NC changed either the oil pattern or the oil being used. After bowling 72 games I'm losing 2 average points in each of the last two weeks.

What I've noticed is I put the ball down on the lanes close to the foul line. By the time the ball reaches the spots it's changed direction. I've tried throwing the ball further left but I'm still not hitting the pocket (consistently). Most discouraging to find the ball missing left MOST of the time.

I was using REACTIVE SOLID balls very successfully and now the pocket is evading me with the same equipment.

I'm thinking it's the type ball I'm using but I don't know what to replace them with.

I'm sure this isn't enough info to analyze my problem but I'm willing to listen to ALL suggestions. Thanks!
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2009, 11:21:34 AM »
My first suggestion would also be to polish at least one ball with a fine base grit and see what happens.

Besides, what equipment do you use right now, and how is it drilled? If the shiny surface is no help, then you might consider a weaker ball (higher RG core, maybe a polished pearl ball) with a weaker/length setup just to get it further down the lane.

Playing a very different line than usual (e. g. close to the gutter) can also be a solution, esp. if you know that it is not a THS with much dry outside area. The lane surface also tends to be less worn, and offer less friction, so your current equipment could be there working (better) there.

As another question: Do you know the pattern, or what actually has changed? Sometimes small changes like a new lane conditioner can drive you nuts - e. g. when the oil viscosity has changed. It could be such a thing that happened to you.

Good luck, though!
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charlest

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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2009, 12:28:19 PM »
Joe,

Unless you have some other details, like ball, surface and drilling, Dizzy has most of the generic bases covered.

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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2009, 12:39:52 PM »
What happens when you move left?

Does it skid to much? Too little?
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JOE FALCO

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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2009, 04:38:19 PM »
Thanks guys!

quote:
As another question: Do you know the pattern, or what actually has changed? Sometimes small changes like a new lane conditioner can drive you nuts - e. g. when the oil viscosity has changed. It could be such a thing that happened to you.


You are so wise! I didn't think it mattered .. The center bought a NEW OIL MACHINE about 4/5 weeks ago .. perhaps they are experimenting with it!

I will try shinning up one of my Pearl balls and take it with me next week. I thank you for your thoughts and suggestions ..it takes a lot to get me down but the last two week of bowling has really had an effect. Trying to ignore it but WOW it feels lousy to struggle trying to get to the pocket ..

Thanks again!
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JOE FALCO

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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2009, 04:42:09 PM »
quote:
What happens when you move left?

Does it skid to much? Too little?
Not every time .. but the majority of times, I've been hitting the pocket in the wrong angle and for the most .. leaving difficult spares.

Thanks for considerations!
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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 05:17:13 PM »
Joe,

Are you only playing down and in or is the swing shot where you would hope there is oil in the middle or is it also fairly dry.  I agree a new lane machine can change the shot in a center until they experiment with it for a while.  I hope they're not saving money.  Can you ask the mechanic what the oil pattern is suppose to be?  I know they get defensive sometimes and say its the same shot, learn how to bowl.

I would take the regular equipment with you anyway, just in case they get it right, but a ball at 4000 ablaron with a polish, especially Bean's Secret sauce would help get the ball down the lane.  Ball choice and pin placement can help also.

But bring some of the orginal equipment in case they figure out the lane machine.  Hopefully they don't go in the total opposite direction and put down too much oil.

Good luck.


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JOE FALCO

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Re: Need some help!
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2009, 06:15:47 PM »
Thanks Nic .. solid advise .. I will do that!

On Sunday morning the Pro shop of this house runs (what he calls) a Practice session (10 AM). For $12.50 you get 5 games and (small) prize funds for HIGH GAME for each game. This Sunday I'll take some balls with me and try some of the suggestions.

Thanks to all .. feel better about the whole thing already!
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