Logic would say that, while keeping evething the same, the ball will grab the lane sooner and therefore hook earlier, covering more boards - and may even lose energy. I know your proble, too, local houses around here also tend to shorten their patterns to 35' or increase the buffed areas, which is difficlut for me due to my low speed.
Well, if you use the same equipment and do not wnat to cahnge a lot, you can try moving target and feet for a deeper line, a swing shot. That's probably the simplest approach while maintaining most of the familiar factors. Sometimes, moving closer to the gutter while maintaining the same foot/target ratio can also do the trick - some lanes allow this adjustment, also as a consequence of oil migration in the track area.
Other things to try are release adjustments (more skid) or slightly more speed, and you can change the ball - either hit the one you use with some polish for added length (if it is not already shiny), or try a ball with a relatively weaker coverstock/drilling, one with a pin above the finger/high position and not overly strong (say, at least 4.5" pin from PAP) should also be an option.
Good luck, though - use the change as an opportunity to learn how to tackle short oil. Even though the ball moves more, it is not easy to stay competitive in the long run, since the little oil in the heads quickly migrates and you might encounter carrydown and burnout, especially with strong coverstocks and matte surfaces.
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