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carlos

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Long Pins
« on: November 11, 2009, 09:08:36 AM »
Is there any advantage in having a ball with a 4" pin verses one with a 1" pin. Will the ball react noticeably different. Thanks
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FigJamExpress

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Re: Long Pins
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 05:11:11 PM »
My wife would much rather have Longer pin sticking out the top of my balls, but maybe thats just her.
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carlos

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Re: Long Pins
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 05:18:18 PM »
Thanks for the input that should really help me in my decision when I purchase my next bowling ball.
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directdrill

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Re: Long Pins
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 05:24:06 PM »
Depends on what kind of layout that you want to put on the ball.  I normally like to get my equipment with 4" pins, as my total span is approximately 5".  Also, I like to place the pin above the fingers on most of the equipment I drill.  If I am going to drill a ball pin down, I will usually go with a shorter (3") pin.  Hope that helps some.
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LoveDoctor

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Re: Long Pins
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 05:40:29 PM »
Its ok CgsSuk wishes he had a 4 inch pin.  He has what they they call in the bowling world a second.  His pin is 0-1 hard!
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carlos

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Re: Long Pins
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 03:49:30 AM »
Thanks Directdrill and CGsSuk that is some useful info.
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JohnP

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Re: Long Pins
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 08:29:15 AM »
If you don't mind using balance holes, there's little difference in layout flexibility and reaction between short and long pin balls.  However, there may be layouts that are impossible, for example you can't lay out a symmetrical ball with a 2" pin using a 2 X 5.  It is true that short pin balls are easier to lay out with the pin under the fingers and long pin balls are easier to lay out with the pin over the fingers, and the large balance hole required the reverse way may affect the ball's reaction, whether positively or negatively.  --  JohnP
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