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intergalactic

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Perfect entry angle
« on: July 16, 2004, 07:57:07 AM »
What's the perfect entry angle?
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bamaster

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2004, 11:00:10 PM »
11 degrees is it?

I think studies have shown that it's more important WHERE the ball IS when it hits the pocket.  For a right hander, I think it's the 17.5 board.  

Can someone else confirm?

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Daytonstroker

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2004, 11:02:52 PM »
I heard it was 6 degrees
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intergalactic

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2004, 11:16:21 PM »
Why does it matter what style you have?
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bamaster

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2004, 11:16:51 PM »
ah.... 6 degrees is the number.
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2004, 11:30:08 PM »
cuz more revs or less revs, and ball weight, and side roll or forward roll determine how the pins will move.
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bamaster

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2004, 11:42:38 PM »
I wish I could find the study that proved it was where the ball was located at initial impact that generated the highest percentage of strikes.  

My thought on this is not to suggest an opinion without some research.  Saying ball revs has in influence on strike percentage is silly to me... without proof.  The 6 degree angle of entry has been studied more than once, however those balls were on a ramp (for consistency).

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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2004, 11:48:32 PM »
Yea they rolled a 16 pound ball of a 9 1/2 foot ramp at aprox. 17 mph, I believe 2 1/2 inches off the head pin for a "perfect strike"
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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2004, 11:59:19 PM »
I have this on my site somewhere.

I remember magic carpet said something about how 6º wasnt the real number, because he did his own testing and got a different number.

But according to ABC, yes, its 6º
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intergalactic

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2004, 12:00:03 AM »
Why does it matter if it has side roll or forward roll when it hits the pins as long as it is good angle?


Edited on 7/16/2004 11:58 PM
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Iketown300

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2004, 12:08:47 AM »
Bamaster is right about the 17.5 board.  I attended a 3 day class with Fred Borden coach of Team USA and Don Moyer and also Rachel Perez was there, this was a couple years ago.  Fred mentioned in our class discussions that the 17.5 board needs to be hit for the "perfect strike".
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intergalactic

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2004, 12:15:12 AM »
So if 6 degrees isn't the best angle for everyone couldn't there be a style where 6 degrees would suck?
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2004, 12:15:28 AM »
Yes. They say 6 degrees meaning IN GENERAL, thats the best.
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Edited on 7/17/2004 0:11 AM
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hotwire13

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2004, 12:16:20 AM »
come on people...everyone knows the best entry angle is any angle created by STORM equipment

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intergalactic

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Re: Perfect entry angle
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2004, 12:25:15 AM »
Well my foot is gonna have a great entry angle into your butt.



Just joking!
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