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hammermike2000

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How to determine your track
« on: December 27, 2004, 04:29:58 AM »
Q :

How do you determine if you have a low, moderate, or high track?

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seadrive

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Re: How to determine your track
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2004, 12:45:58 PM »
Look at how close your track is to your middle fingerhole.  I'm not sure what the exact numbers are for classifying you as a low, medium or high-tracker, but the closer the track is to your fingerholes, the higher your track.

I believe around 1 1/2" is considered normal.  Less than that, you have a high track, more than that, you track on the low side.
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hammermike2000

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Re: How to determine your track
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2004, 12:53:17 PM »
Thanks, seadrive.
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dirtbikebowler

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Re: How to determine your track
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2004, 01:17:26 PM »
Most people will tell you to take a low flare ball, Plastic works the best and throw it done the middle of the lane(where most oil is on THS). Look where the oil is on the ball. Next to fingers and thumb will be high, then father left normal etc etc.
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applegam

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Re: How to determine your track
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2004, 01:23:50 PM »
Your track really doesnt mean a lot.  What you need to determine is where your axis is.  When laying a ball out, your PAP (positive axis point) determines everything.  How do you find it?  The old fashion way works pretty good.  For a right hander, place a white piece of tape on the right side of the ball.  When you throw it, it should be perfectly still for the first 20 feet or so. Just keep moving it around unitl you find it.  Once the ball starts to flare it will move all over the place.  When you have it, measure the distance to middle of your grip line and thats your axis.
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dirtbikebowler

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Re: How to determine your track
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2004, 01:31:43 PM »
Best way to determine you PAP is just to have your pro shop do it!

The do it your self way is confusing.
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applegam

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Re: How to determine your track
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2004, 02:06:25 PM »
The point is that you place it UNTIL you find the right spot.  It only takes about 5 shots or so if you know what you're doing. You can find it using a ball spinner too, but I don't think it's as accurate.
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