Author Topic: dry lane solution (Read 3856 times)

hatehvyoil · « **on:** February 04, 2009, 04:00:04 AM »

My Wednesday morning league has almost no oil on the lanes.
I resorted today to using my 14 lb white dot that I normally use for spares as my strike ball.
And it even hooked for the most part. I stood 23 and threw 5.
Had one good game with it but it tends to leave single pins due to weight issue.
I need a Storm or RG ball that is good for dry lanes with good carry.
I have a 15lb Neptune with a 4X4 drilling and it is sometimes too much for these lanes.
I have a 15 lb Pluto with the 4X4 drilling at OOB finish.
Maybe I should polish it up to a high gloss and try it???
Even though I like it at OOB for some medium conditions.
I do like the carry of these two but like I said the Neptune is too much for this leagues lane condition.
I wonder if polishing the Pluto would diminish its carry power???

Danes07 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2009, 12:11:05 PM »

With Roto Grip stuff you really aren't gonna get much "weaker" than a Neptune. Have you tried polishing the heck out of it to get it to push even further down the lane?

If that doesn't work, you may want to invest in a plastic ball that is the same weight as your normal equipment and play straight up the boards.
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scotts33 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2009, 12:13:43 PM »

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I stood 23 and threw 5.

You slid on 23 and had a breakpoint of 5? Just trying to understand.
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charlest · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2009, 04:05:20 PM »

Redrill the Neptune to 5.5" - 6" pin to PAP, putting the pin over the bridge/finger area. It'll be much milder than the 4"x4".

Also sand the ball to 4000 grit Abralon and polish it with a slip agent like Track's Delayed Reaction or Neo-Tac's Control-It. They will reduce the backend.

Forget about modifying the Pluto. It's too strong for dry.
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Locke · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2009, 05:24:41 PM »

I have found I can get a really even rolling tame reaction by putting the pin about 1.5 inches off the PAP with the CG tucked under the fingers. You will be finger heavy but its a good roll. I haven't tried it on any Roto equipment but I have an Ebonite Tornado that pretty much flips straight forward. It actually might get less motion than a plastic would but gets some intense drive. Saved my life a few times during matchplay finals on the local youth tour.
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KingofKings696 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2009, 05:39:28 PM »

Maybe try a 15lb xxxl? plastic with a core is a wonderful invention weak enough to get it downlane strong enough of a core to get it to carry.

Jesse James · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2009, 08:04:44 AM »

Listen to what Charlest and Locke said. Both are viable options for the condition you are dealing with.

Charlest's idea should give you a lot of push, with a mild arc and flip on the backend.

Locke's idea will give you a very mild arcing, rolly shot to the pocket, similar to a pin/axis drill. Good luck.
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scotts33 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2009, 08:10:51 AM »

I'm still waiting to hear where hatehvyoil is sliding and playing the lanes.

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scooob · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2009, 11:51:51 AM »

i have a pluto laid down pin almost on PAP and it works really good on short patterns or burnt out lanes, i have a ball like this already thats why im selling it.

FrontTwelv · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:13:54 PM »

i know you're asking about ball suggestions, but try moving your target from the arrows to farther downlane. also when lining up make sure you slide close to where you start, and don't hit the dog piss out of the ball when they're dry as heck.
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hatehvyoil · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:17:22 PM »

all good advice.
think i will polish up the Neptune shinier and think about getting it plugged and redrilled with a longer pin to pap.

scotts33 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:36:50 PM »

From my perspective if you can't get out of the track area yes then take this ball advice......BUT if you can move in deeper then you can use much stronger equipment. Since, you (hatehvyoil) have not said what area of the lane you are playing.....it could be more of a lane play situation than an equipment issue.

Again the indian not the arrow. JMO.

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TBS1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:31:24 PM »

have you tried different hand positions, or try leading more with the ring finger for extension?Maybe try sanding the ball to 4000 but with the grain of the sanding lines to be parallel with the ball track and then polishing. (should tame the reaction way down)As far as layout suggestions its best to get your pap located, just to be safe before getting any recommendations on layouts, as it could make the ball roll worse...Hope this helps!
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