How much does core shape matter?

 That point has never been settled. Some say a lot, others say it is strictly the numbers that matter, not the shape.

Is it possible for someone to match up better to certain core shapes, like tall and thin, short and squat, or mass high, middle, or low?

 Absolutely.

Do you choose balls with core shapes similar to balls you have matched up with?

Yes, I tend to, but there is no set in stone truth. Sometimes a core/cover matches up so well that I end up with a great ball that doesn’t fit the mold of what usually works best for me.

I ask because I match up to my kinetic emerald better than I ever have anything, and am looking for a weaker ball to compliment it.

Good luck in your search. If I had an answer for how to pick the perfect complimentary ball, I would be rich now.

I got some advice from one of our top league bowlers a few weeks ago. He said keep buying and keep the ones that work.LOL

Good advise unless you tend to keep everything.

Shape, alone, could be a little misleading because the manufacturer can change the density inward and outward to change the numbers.  I would suggest looking at the numbers of cores that seem to match up with you and go from there.

Also can't back this up easily but since I buy a lot of 2 piece balls the core shape seems to be less of a factor with those balls as some others as they tend to be more cover centric.

Quote from: HackJandy on February 16, 2018, 02:42:11 PM

Quote from: notclay on February 16, 2018, 01:06:54 PM

Shape, alone, could be a little misleading because the manufacturer can change the density inward and outward to change the numbers.  I would suggest looking at the numbers of cores that seem to match up with you and go from there.

Quote from: HackJandy on February 16, 2018, 02:42:11 PM

Quote from: notclay on February 16, 2018, 01:06:54 PM

Shape, alone, could be a little misleading because the manufacturer can change the density inward and outward to change the numbers.  I would suggest looking at the numbers of cores that seem to match up with you and go from there.

Also can't back this up easily but since I buy a lot of 2 piece balls the core shape seems to be less of a factor with those balls as some others as they tend to be more cover centric.

U comment on everything even if have nothing of value to bring to the conversation
Also can't back this up easily but since I buy a lot of 2 piece balls the core shape seems to be less of a factor with those balls as some others as they tend to be more cover centric.

Can figure out how tags work unlike you troll.  Can't even read what you bring to the table which is good because frankly yeah enough said.

So what I get from this is that core shape sometimes matters, unless it doesn't. Core numbers matter, except they don't because drilling changes the numbers. And best of luck finding a good complimentary ball lmao

Yeah finding a ball you score big with is more of an art than science.

Quote from: HackJandy on February 17, 2018, 07:36:29 PM

Quote from: lilpossum1 on February 17, 2018, 02:05:42 PM

So what I get from this is that core shape sometimes matters, unless it doesn't. Core numbers matter, except they don't because drilling changes the numbers. And best of luck finding a good complimentary ball lmao

Yeah finding a ball you score big with is more of an art than science.

another useless post.lol

Guess I should just take a cue from you and insult everyone (ie I know I really enjoyed that whole thank you everyone for being dumb and making me so great,  thread you created).  That really added spice to the discourse.

So what I get from this is that core shape sometimes matters, unless it doesn't. Core numbers matter, except they don't because drilling changes the numbers. And best of luck finding a good complimentary ball lmao

It all works together. The core shape and density dictate the core numbers. The core shape after it is drilled, along with cover material dictate total motion and hook potential, based on rev rate and release.