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Raven829

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Do you like your low pin Rogue? (layout help)
« on: April 10, 2009, 05:26:48 AM »
I've got a used Rogue in the shop right now getting plugged up.  I'm looking for it to fit above my Epic that is drilled 4 x 4 x 3.5 (Pin, MB, Buffer).  That layout puts the pin below my ring finger and the MB just past my VAL.  The Epic is the main ball in my arsenal.  It handles moderate amounts of oil very well, has a very strong move off the spot (yes even with that MB placement) and carries the world.  I'm considering doing the same thing with the Rogue but I have some concerns.  

My biggest worry about going with the same layout is that I have tried this in the past on certain pieces with lousy results.  I did an identical layout on an Odyssey that rolled like junk for me.  I went with a slight modification on a VG (pin in ring, "weaker" MB) and it didn't do anything for me no matter the surface.  I also had a Break solid that was pin under bridge with the same MB and the thing rolled wonderfully.  Strong in the mids and ripped on the backend.  I mentioned these 3 balls because they are all "strong" solids.  

Going pin up isn't really a good option with this particular piece due to the shorter pin and my relatively large span.  I was thinking of doing a pin under bridge or slightly left of it to get it to 5" to PAP and a strong MB such as 4".  It would be a pin placement I don't have in my arsenal at all and never have.  What do you guys think?  My stats are in my profile.

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Re: Do you like your low pin Rogue? (layout help)
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2009, 04:30:35 PM »
I have my Rogue drilled pin under at 4" (stats in my profile) and MB on Val. Very strong smooth ball. Just need to find more oil to use it on. I think you will like the reaction!!!
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Re: Do you like your low pin Rogue? (layout help)
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2009, 08:12:27 AM »
I agree with Todd.
My Rogue is pin under and it needs oil.  Had a decent look at Nationals with it, just not godd carry in team but no problem getting it to the hole.  On a house shot though even standing 40-45 and throwing through the center puddles it reads up and turns left.  If you could stay light it splatters the pins but it tends to flush up so back row spares are pretty common.  I'm thinking of getting another one drilled pin over for house which will give me room to miss right and have it get back to the hole.  Wit the pin under it's more of an arc shape to the shot.  Very even and continuous.  My companion team at Nats has a Roto Staffer on it and his was drilled pin over and I loved the recovery.

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