Bowler Specs
PAP|4 5/8 R Style|Power Stroker
Rev Rate|380-420 Tilt| Rotation| MPH|17-18 Lord FIELD – HIGGS FORCE
Weight: 16lbs
Core: Destroyer
RG: 2.572
DIFF: 0.039
PIN: 2.4” TW: 2.9oz
SURFACE PREPARATION & LAYOUT
Grit (Abralon/Abranet, NEAT): 1000 Abralon
Type (Sheen/Matte, Polish, Sanded, OOB): OOB
LANE CONDITIONS & SURFACE TYPE
Surface: (Pro Lane, Anvilane, HPL, SPL): Anvilane
Pattern Length: 40ft
Volume: Medium
Type (Sport, THS, Easy Street): Modified THS
Oil Machine (Kegel, Brunswick Authority): Kegel Kustodian
Break Point: 9
Games Bowled: 3
BALL REACTION
@1000 OOB Finish
Length: 6/10
Back End: 8/10
Overall Hook: 8.5/10
Mid-Lane Read: 8/10
Breakpoint Shape: Very strong mid-lane read with an aggressive arc.
Starting Line Played: Feet|20, Laydown|18, Arrows|15, Break Point|8
Ending Line Played: Feet|28, Laydown|25, Arrows|20, Break Point|10
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
Carry: I tend to steer away from commenting upon ball carry as any ball, with the right drilling, and utilized on the appropriate condition, will strike at will, alternatively, any ball can flat ten etc. That being said, the Higgs Force is comprised of 2-piece construction (Veneer/Core), and with proper care, should be quite durable.
During practice, most hits driving through the 1-3 pocket, be it light or high flush, kept the pins decently low. Factoring in my tilt and axis rotation, my equipment continuously drives past the 9-pin, hence during my practice session with the Higgs Force, I left 4 stone 9-pins.
Likes: Given the 1000 Abralon OOB surface, the Higgs Force had no difficulties with the THS shot encountered. BRC Via Linda is notorious for possessing a 10&in hang spot, hence if you do not grab enough friction down lane, e.g., 9 and out, most shots labor to climb the proverbial hill. The Higgs Force cut through the slosh, and continued to cut through forcing me deeper inside.
Aversions: Thus far I am enjoying the ball shape/roll at 1000 Abralon, the problem is that I can envision utilizing this ball for 1 game, and then I will have to ball down to keep my entry angles narrower. Knowing this, I will likely adjust the surface to 2000 Sheen for a more all-around surface prep.
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Edited by neomurph on 4/17/2012 at 2:15 PM