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agroves

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Why?
« on: March 03, 2004, 11:38:25 AM »
Why do people buy strong balls, drill them weak and then complain that they don't hook enough???

Why do people buy weak balls, drill them strong and then complain that they hook to much???

I drilled a Blazing Inferno for a guy.  He wanted a weak ball for dry lanes.  I did mess up the drill pattern somewhat (see drilling forum).  Even though he tracks over the thumb it still hits and carries well.  I thought it was a nice addition to his arsenal but he wants it to hook more.  

That made me think about all the times I have drilled a ball to do something it wasn't designed to do.  Is it possible that is the reason some of us haven't liked certain balls??  I remember the original Eraser PBT, it was okay for me but terribly over/under.  Looking back, I had it drilled stacked and with my experience drilling a pearl reactive stacked causes over/under 90% of the time.  I believe that to be true for most people.  

I would like to start over with all of my equipment and drill some of them weaker and some of them stronger.  Like for example my Ignitor, I love the reaction but I wanted it to be weaker.  I should have kept the cg closer to my center of grip.  Oh well, live and learn I guess.

I am positive I am not the only one guilty of this.

Thoughts.....


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Re: Why?
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2004, 02:57:08 AM »
In my case right now, the main equipment I have doesn't match up well to the conditions. Although it's a shorter oil pattern, I have a Barbed Wire that is drilled weak, which doesn't help as it's not that strong of a ball to begin with. The driller put the pin in a negative balance to give me length...but it really doesn't hit strong.

I have learned that it's best to get the equipment that you desire and pay attention to whether the bowling balls are meant to be aggressive, medium or weaker, not drill them that way and hope to get the results you desire.

Matt
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brimar

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Re: Why?
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2004, 03:30:43 AM »
why do we park on driveways and drive on parkways?

a blazing inferno for dry lanes? it might skid a little farther than the other infernos but its by no means a dry lanes ball...according to brunswicks website its just a hair less than the original inferno. perhaps you should have drilled him a slayer?

on the drillings, ive learned to keep it simple. i tried some of the other drillings and ive gone back to 4 x 4 or 4 x 5.

Edited on 3/4/2004 4:28 AM
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Re: Why?
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2004, 07:48:47 AM »
Brimar – It was an internet ball so he had no choice in what to drill the guy.

As I have said before, the sad truth is while they think they are building an arsenal most bowlers simply accumulate a bunch of balls with the same reaction. They buy a new ball and want to use it even if the condition they drilled it for is not present. So they start playing with the coverstock or the drilling in order to get the ball where they can use it on their normal league shot.

While this guy bought the ball with drier lanes in mind as soon as he used it on his normal league condition he would think it didn’t hook enough so automatically they start trying to change to the ball so the shot shape looks right to them on the wrong condition.
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jimensminger

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Re: Why?
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2004, 10:41:51 AM »
Ball drillers are "damed if ya do,damed if ya don't", and some of them have no one to blame but themselves. They have a tough job, trying to keep up with the technology is their business, and they should know what each and every ball is designed to do.  Some do. Others just listen to what the cutomer wants and pushes the balls out the door, and then the customer blames the ball, the driller, the company, the house,..or what ever is convienent, and they tell who ever will listen that this ball sucks....I see it all the time. This is one of the  few sports where people buy equipment and have the seller try and change the characteristics of the product...befuddles me.  Drill hooking balls to hook,..and visa-versa...Can you see a PRO go to the truck and tell his rep to drill him a plastic ball and "make it hook like crazy", ...ain't happening.
To me buying a ball should be like buying anything else,..do your research, know what you want the equipment for,..and ask for guidance from some one knowledgable in the task to be performed...

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agroves

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Re: Why?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2004, 11:18:28 PM »
Bones--That sounds about right.  I see so many of these type of people.  I always research every ball (Brunswick only of course) has to offer.  I then decide that is what I want and then purchase it.  I think I maybe in the market for a new heavy oiler this summer.  I am waiting to see if Big B releases a new line or not.

Pinbuster--How right you are.  This is exactly what happened with this guy.  He threw it and it didn't hook much.  He threw 4 or 5 shots and never hit the head pin.  So, I moved his feet and mark to the right and he was closer.  I threw it a couple of times.  I was able to get it to the pocket on a FRESH oil medium house shot.  I tossed it up 5 but hey it was drilled to be weak.

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