I will safely say I am more or less the opposite these as you Xcessive.
On shorter patterns, I use a RICO ball with some surface so I can calm down the backends and have a more controllable look. If this doesn't work, I use a pin-down ball with a slight shine. I find higher pins on these patterns create a ton of over/under for my game.
On longer patterns, I use both pin-up or pin-down balls. But what I look for is angle in the back part of the lane. I have very little hook compared to most, and for me I need to create entry angle anyway possible, so for me I use pin up with surface or pin under but like, 5" to my PAP.
Mind you this is all for FRESH patterns. How/when they break down will determine what I use next.
On a THS, I use shiney stuff that goes long and finishes strong
One thing I've found lately that I take coverstock into consideration more than "how long will this ball go before hook." If one ball is just giving me a bad reaction and adjustments left/right aren't working at all, I shell up or shell down. And this has saved me so many headaches recently. It's really all about lane surface and coverstock surface for me.
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