Over the past 15 years I have used 4 different ball drillers.  I only switched drillers due to the driller leaving the business (one bought the bowling center he was in and stopped drilling, one moved, etc.)  One observation I had is the equipment I liked the most, and scored the best with, was drilled by the driller whose bowling style was the most like my bowling style.

My question is was this a coincidence or is there something to it?  If it isn't a coincidence is it because the driller understands better what equipment/layout works best for our style?  If that is the case, should I look for a driller whose style matches mine?  

Has anybody else had this experience?

I think it helps having someone drill for you who happens to throw similar to you helps as well. The knowledge of the driller is the big thing though. In the past 4 years I have had 3 people drill my equipment for me. Each one did a good job. The one that I have been using now has taken time to map everything out for me and worked to get the ball laid out to be the best for what I wanted the ball to do. He also has done a few adjustments for me to try with pitches and span that I don't think anybody else would have done. Drilling for averages I think does happen however I think the pro shop's try to do the best job to drill for that person. Yeah there are generic drill patterns out that would be placed on the ball for some people. I do believe that finding somebody that can drill your ball and you be happy with it and be comfortable with it and know what the ball will do is the KEY.
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time to leave South Dakota

There are drillers and a pro that can fit, layout and drill!  Big difference.

Scott