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Equipment Boards => Roto Grip => Topic started by: Gunny on July 31, 2006, 01:19:56 PM

Title: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: Gunny on July 31, 2006, 01:19:56 PM
whats the difference between RS-X Pro Pin and the
RS-X??  i was looking on bowlingball.com for a cheap
ball for light oil.  reviews werent bad on the RS-X,
but was curious as to what the difference was to the
RS-X Pro Pin.
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: zeusjr on July 31, 2006, 09:42:41 PM
Pro-Pin is a reference to PIN placement I.E. it most likely has a PIN 4"+ from the CG...
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: RyanRPS on August 01, 2006, 02:57:25 AM
Heh, Weird selling point.. usually Pro-Pin balls have FEWER drilling options, because a lot of drillings will put the CG too far from the centre of the grip to be easily drillible (to keep legal).  However, if you are looking for a bargian, this is the way to go!

Also, if you didnt want this for lighter oil (though personally I think the RSX is a bit strong for this!) the Pro-Pin would be fine as you would most likely be drilling with a long high pin, which is perfect for a big pin out ball.

Ryan
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: Mustang Guy on August 02, 2006, 03:24:39 PM
Just so you know a Pro Pin is only a bowling ball that the Pin is 5 - 6.5" from the CG.  Anything longer is a blem and anything shorter than that is a 1st.

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Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: Gunny on August 02, 2006, 11:11:17 PM
so is it worth getting?  or is the ball toast?
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: shelley on August 02, 2006, 11:17:14 PM
If your planned layout is compatible with having a 5"+ pin, sure.  If you want to put the pin below the fingers and swing the CG out and the TW isn't fairly low, you'll have a pretty tough time.  If you want to put the pin high, it's fine.

SH
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: Gunny on August 02, 2006, 11:25:07 PM
i see.  i plan on drilling it to go long with a flip
or strong backend.  i like to play inside/deep inside.
dont want it to roll early or midlane either.  something
for a light to med oil.
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: loose5682 on August 04, 2006, 12:06:34 PM
You won't have to worry about early roll or too much midlane with a long pin like this, my suggestion for a layout would be something like this...


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You may need a balance hole out past the CG (i'd say about 5" from your center line on your midline, past the CG), i'd kick the CG out about two or two and a half inches and see how it goes!
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"Strike for show, spare for dough, split for D'OH!"
Title: Re: RS-X Pro Pin
Post by: Gunny on August 05, 2006, 03:32:20 PM
Loose, i took your advice and had it drilled that way.  the shot
today with the Action Max was hitting 16/17 with a swing to 6/7 and
ripping back to the pocket....love that shot!  pulled the RSX out
and tried same shot, but it was flat.  had to play down & in, 10 to 5.
she come roaring back nailed the shot and banged a 7-10 split.  next
shot, stone 10, than week 7,  than bone 9.  made a 2 board left move,
10 in the pit, next shot messenger took out 9.  than 10 in the pit again.
overall the RSX reacted how i wanted it to...kudos to you!  we will see how
the 2nd shift is on tuesday now.  the ball goes long and has strong arc in
backend.  i think it would be a perfect setup for light oil.  thanks again.

Edited on 8/5/2006 3:28 PM

Edited on 8/5/2006 3:35 PM