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Magic Carpet

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What subject would you like to see written about?
« on: May 03, 2008, 02:07:03 AM »
What subject would you like to see written about?

Many of you read Bowling This Month Magazine and take Bowlers Journal; some of you have taken the magazines for a short time and I am sure some of you have taken bowling magazines for over 10 years.

What subject would you like to see covered that ether has never been covered (that you have seen) or that you would like to see covered in more detail. Perhaps there are subjects that were covered years ago but need to be updated for today’s game.

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azguy

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2008, 10:18:09 AM »
These you may or may not want to address but they are the ones I see/am asked more than any other.

Cover changes, what effect will polish have on grits.

Layouts for midlane hook, down and in style, dry lanes or heavy oil.

Thumb pitch, more feel for the bowler or more required for tech aspects.

Finger pitch, more or less pitch for more/less revs.

stretched vs relaxed spans.

Oil extraction ( at home), what is the best/easiest to accomplish ?

Thanks for asking, at least we as a group can never say...wish they had something in here that I wanted to know/read.


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JessN16

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 01:03:08 PM »
azguy stole about half my responses. Take his list and add:

1) A very detailed, head-to-head comparison between performance characteristics of the same ball with the same drill only at different Abralon finishes (one of azguy's responses, just expanded a little).

2) Charting the optimum rev/speed ratio from slow to fast (i.e., if you have a 250 rev rate, your speed should be X), and how you can change your style to hit this "sweet spot."

3) A very detailed look at hybrid cover bowling balls (the solid/pearl combos) and how they differ from their solid or pearl counterparts.

4) Thumb vent holes. I say this because I fought thumb hole issues for over a decade and just recently started drilling vent holes, and it has solved my problem. I rarely see it talked about, though, and I think others could benefit from it.

5) A full spread on non-traditional layouts (i.e., Tommy Jones, Girard, 315, etc.)

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JessN16

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2008, 01:30:28 PM »
Forgot one: Differences in PAPs regarding performance (i.e., a 4 over vs. a 5 1/4 over) and the role circumference coverage plays in each, plus what affects circumference changes.

Jess
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azguy

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2008, 02:20:24 PM »
geeez Jess, Ron is only writing an article NOT a book ! lol.
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LuckyLefty

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2008, 02:30:44 PM »
Flat spot improvement .... techniques to practice..

Top hat bowling how to take advantage!


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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2008, 03:09:06 PM »
quote:

Top hat bowling how to take advantage!
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"Palm ball inserting only fingers in holes. Stand left. Throw right with many revs and high speed. Watch for rediculous carry if you are anywhere near the head pin." That would be a short article.
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revTrex

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2008, 03:11:56 PM »
Hey, Ron...I was going to ask this question the other day for BJI! Lol...

P.S.

Guys, remember that BJI now has new instructional articles (as of May)!
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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2008, 07:43:32 PM »
"The pesky 10 pin. What to do when it seems like it is glued to the floor".



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CRSmith

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2008, 08:59:23 AM »
I don't know if this is in line with your article request or not, but I would love to see some kind of comparison chart or reference chart comparing bowling balls a few years old to today's equipment. My newest ball is a year old, and I regularly throw stuff 3-4 years old. Magazines have changed the way they measure hook, length, and other variables. It would be nice to have some kind of reference chart to see how the older stuff truly stacks up. I just did my state's tournament and thought the most aggressive ball I had with me was my Dynothane Threshold.  When it wouldn't hook, just as an experiment, I threw my old Nighthawk Torque pearl. The pearl hooked more. Ended up using it for 7 of the 9 games. I would pay money for a guide like this that was truly accurate.
Keep up the good work. I enjoy your articles.
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John D Davis

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2008, 10:07:27 AM »
As jess described in the number one suggestion:A very detailed, head-to-head comparison between performance characteristics of the same ball with the same drill only at different Abralon finishes (one of azguy's responses, just expanded a little).

  I think that would be an article just by itself... What I think could be added to this, is maybe compare the directins of the lines of the abralon finishes. If a resurface machine is used then does that react totally different then a finished ball on a ball spinner??? Maybe put the ball on a spinner and go with a desired pad, and place the lines at different degrees from the track. Perhaps 90', 70', and 45'. I have come to learn that having lines perpendicualar to your track make the ball go longer vs. the lines going against your track, but just how much of a difference do these line positioning make.

   For an added bonsus to this article would be to compare ball reaction from having applied different ball polishes. Perhaps a silicon polish, a non-adhesive,etc. Not sure the exact words for these polishes but I know there is some that would cause a very differnt ball reaction. Along this polishes would be the greatly know finess polish people has used over the years. Some say they clog the pours, some  even say they use this polish when they dont need a ball to hook much... This test may prove to bowlers that using the right polish makes a world of difference!!
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Brickguy221

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2008, 12:52:45 PM »
How to stop leaning forward at the foul line/delivery point for older bowlers that cannot squat down and perform the proper knee bend.
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Magic Carpet

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2008, 11:29:44 AM »
Keep the ideas coming guys!
By reading through this list it is easy to pick up on where the industry needs to share more information if it is available.

Some of your questions (regarding layouts and ball reactions) are simply not answerable without some kind of standardized lane condition that every ball would be tested on. It would have to be something like Bill Taylor’s oil-less lane and even then the results would not really be relevant to you bowling on an oiled lane.

There are thousands of variables that determine what a ball does as it goes down the lane and I am afraid that no one can do the testing for you in some cases.

I guess what we would all like is a computer program where we could just plug in some info and get an answer. Lane condition “shark” - Lane surface ‘HPL” – Ball speed 18 MPH – Rev rate 350 RPM –axis rotation 45 degrees – axis tilt 10 degrees…beep beep, lights flash…DING. Answer: use the Gravity Shift in bag number 2.

The problem is, if you really knew all the variables, by the time you inputted all of them into the computer some of the variables would have changed already and the tournament would be over.

Some of your questions like “Cover changes, what effect will polish have on grits” you can see for yourself better than anyone else could ever do it for you.

I suggest that everyone take three balls and spend a day changing the surface on them and see what you get. Take all three balls in the shop and have them made as shinny as they can and go throw them. If you are luck enough to be able to throw them on different oil patterns that is even better. After you have a good feel for all three balls take them back into the shop and have them taken down to like 2000 and throw them all again. Then 1000 and then 500 or 600.  

By doing this you can learn how each ball reacts (as least on the condition you have in front of you) to surface changes. Changing surface is one the best weapons you can have and one of the most over looked. If I were going to carry around 3 balls you can bet one would be polished (pass the Bean Sauce please), one would be 2000 Abralon and one would be 600 Abralon.

More later, keep the ideas coming.

Thanks
Ron Clifton
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Borincano

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2008, 11:54:22 AM »
To describe the final moment when the ball is leaving your hand and fingers. The precise moment in your release when your thumb is set free, it's position, and the final action that your fingers should execute. How should the extension of the arm be in the projection of the bowling ball into the lane. The effects related when your arm is extended versus when you bend the elbow in different degree angles. The effects of when you stop your arm short in your release and when you extend your arm release into the lane.
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janderson

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Re: What subject would you like to see written about?
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2008, 09:04:56 AM »
Small equipment adjustments during competition: when and why to use tape, which kind of tape to use, where to put the tape, when to remove tape, tips on how to insert and remove tape quickly, how to avoid tape residue, how long to leave tape in holes, what types of tape and inserts are available.  Why Magic Carpet (ok, it's a little self-serving) versus other types of tape. What cleaners can be used on equipment during competition?  When and why would you want to use them?  What kind of tools should be kept in your bag for these types of adjustments?  Why use a supportive wrist brace during long blocks of competition?

Tips and tricks.  I see so many bowlers randomly jamming tape in their holes, tearing finger nails and having no resource to help stop the bleeding, that kind of thing.  I believe I get asked for more advice on these "little things" more than anything else.

I think you see where I'm going with this...


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