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splendorlex

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Our old wood house had a standard top hat or block THS.  Now at our new Proanvilane center, they are using a crown pattern.  (I believe it is 39'.)  How would this pattern react differently, and how would you attack it?  From my perspective, it doesn't seem to have as much of the "throw it right and watch it come back" in it.  If you try to swing the ball it has a tendency to skate, at least until it breaks down.  Any recommendations?
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Re: How does a Crown pattern play differently from a top hat or block?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2007, 03:28:17 PM »
First off, the difference between old wood and Pro Anvilane is huge in itself.  That is partially the reason why you are seeing "skate."  Play the lanes as they allow you to play them.  Find a friction spot, and use that spot as best as you can.

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Re: How does a Crown pattern play differently from a top hat or block?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2007, 07:36:54 PM »
A top hat has an oil line... a significant diffence in hook between two adjacent boards.

A crown across the lane has small difference between adjacent boards. No sudden hooking between boards.


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