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Title: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 16, 2004, 07:57:07 AM: What's the perfect entry angle?
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: bamaster 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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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: Daytonstroker on July 16, 2004, 11:02:52 PM: I heard it was 6 degrees
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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 16, 2004, 11:16:21 PM: Why does it matter what style you have?
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: bamaster on July 16, 2004, 11:16:51 PM: ah.... 6 degrees is the number.
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 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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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: bamaster 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).

Tony
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 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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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: channel surfer on July 16, 2004, 11:59:19 PM: I have this on my site somewhere.

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

But according to ABC, yes, its 6Âº
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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic 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
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: Iketown300 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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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic 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?
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 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
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: hotwire13 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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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 17, 2004, 12:25:15 AM: Well my foot is gonna have a great entry angle into your butt.

Just joking!
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on July 17, 2004, 12:27:15 AM: Basically it comes down to a few factors. If someone has a slow ball speed/throws light equipment, more entry angle and higher hits are required. Someone who throws fast, or heavy equipment doesnt need as much. At least that makes sense to me.
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And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 17, 2004, 12:27:44 AM: I have another question what does it mean when you get a strike but theres a really sharp loud crack?
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on July 17, 2004, 12:28:18 AM: Im pretty sure thats when you hit the 1-3 pocket, both pins at the same exact time
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16 years and still going strong! 16 years old that is! The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior Princess
And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 17, 2004, 12:37:09 AM: No I wasn't worred I liked it I have only gotten it twice tho

It sounds powerful and turns heads

Edited on 7/17/2004 0:32 AM
Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 17, 2004, 12:59:42 AM: Thanks for the info guys! I think im gonna go pro and get a few 900's on tv
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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: Ernie McCracken on July 17, 2004, 11:53:16 AM: I've heard that entering on the 17th board is the best entry point.
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Title: Re: Perfect entry angle
Post by: intergalactic on July 17, 2004, 03:42:06 PM: Woo hoo I'm about to go bowling wish me luck on my 900