Hi Everyone!

I recently purchased a 13 lb. Dynothane Vendetta Black Solid drilled with Layout #2 pin above ring finger.  I've been using it for about 5 weeks.

I started using it on a medium oil shot with decent backends.  Did pretty well but felt that it was hitting a little soft.  The house recently started putting out a heavier and longer oil pattern reducing the backend.  In addition, they just installed all new pins.  The ball was barely reacting.  The pro shop guy put a little polish on it and it started reacting a little better.

I'm now playing 2nd arrow down and in.  I was told to target a little closer on the lane to get a better roll on the ball.  That seems to be helping.

Throwing a straighter shot seems to be leaving more 10 pins than usual.  I spoke with other bowlers and they're also experiencing carry problems.

Should I try polishing the ball a little more to kick out those 10 pins?  I'm getting conflicting advice.

Your comments and suggestions would be appreciated.

I'm sorry for the long post but I tried to give you as much information as possible.
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LadyWannabe

My coach can tell when I am going through a 10 pin stage just by watching me throw the ball.
I started my session on Sunday with a good strike and he mentioned to me "was I leaving more than a few 10 pins"
My answer was yes, Id been leaving a few lately.
His answer was that I wasnt getting enough side rotation on the ball for the shot that I had.
I was coming up the back of the ball too much and I needed to get that bit more power by using a little more side rotation.
Its certainly helped.
I honestly dont think there is anything better in bowling than a good coach.
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Happy go lucky bowler from the UK.
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