weaker mass bias positions...softens the entry angle.

I bowl in a center that is the most severe wet dry I have ever seen.
By putting my mass bias on my negative side of my thumb I have softened the entry angle by a good bit!  NOw I'm carrying in this center!  The XXXtreme probably only allows the mb to be under the thumb...but that is where I would go.  I'm guessing you have it near the strong position about an inch or 2 off the thumb(creates the highest entry angles(8 pins).)

Dynothane calls this position the Direct Cap...meaning you can play a more direct line.

Here is a link to their explanation of this drilling.


Click on link and then click on drilling!

Look for direct cap position!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS remember warning on the XXXtreme...no farther negative than under thumb!
I hear.
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If you can, try to put more forward roll on the ball so it will have a smoother path, that should give you slightly less angle at the pocket.
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CPA, this is what I am saying here, I can't string anything with confidence because of this. I know if I miss with Brunswick I will miss and may get punished, with storm I seem to be able to throw a litterally perfect ball and may not get rewarded.  On the other hand if I throw a garbage ball I am more likely to get rewarded.. Odd trade off I guess.  I think I will be abandoning the storm line completely for a bit, but that is my preference.  I think I have a better fit in Brunswick and Dynothane so that is where I am headed.

I shot my one and only 800 series (with a 300 in game #2) two years ago with a Storm Super Charge. I know what you're saying though about Storm leaving a lot of solid/fast 10's, 8's and 9's; because Brunswick tends to roll up earlier the trajectory is usually straighter on vs. the hockey stick angularity of many Storm products. The Super Charge is one of very few Storm balls that has a strong midlane read (much like the Vapor Zone) and more of a heavy arc into the pocket which may explain why its always been a solid performer for me.

In my experience the later the snap/hook the more likely one is to get tapped (i.e. more energy stored = stronger hit in the pocket), while balls that read the midlane well and produce a strong yet controlled arc to the pocket have a better percentage of carry.

I'm throwing a lot of Hammer products this year and find that although some lack a strong midlane (such as the Black Widow) they do rev up nicely. Kind of a nice compromise between Storm and Brunswick.

Hey a XXXTreme thread!

(I have been using the XXXTreme as my main ball for a couple months now.)  

So far, it seems like the XXXTreme is a pretty angular ball.  When I can figure it out, it is a striking beast.  Figuring it out is the problem.  I haven't used a ball like this before so it is always a learning process.

I don't seem to get the same pins that you get, so maybe its possible you should use mass bias position that LuckyLefty spoke of.


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Don't come into the OB.  You could get your butt beat.

i know this is a high end thread, but have you tried the mid line storm stuff? the diablo is a really smooth rolling ball. reads the midlane very well, then gives you a strong controllable arc. i have mine drillied rev leverage, and it is still the first ball out of my bag. the trifecta, a upper end storm ball was very smooth, even when polished, you might wanna try it if you can find one.
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I agree with LL. Drilling with the purpose of a softer entry angle will help you with those solid 8-9's. You can also alter the cover to tame the backend. I lightly padded a HR Hybrid with very good success this summer. It was a bit over/under for me in OOB finish.
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