It doesn't matter the layout if your pap, tilt, axis of rotation, rev rate, and ball speed aren't the same! I use the pin in ring finger as my top layout, but I've had other guys roll my ball and they don't get the same reaction! That's my benchmark layout, which for me is a 55deg val angle. I usually use a stronger drill angle, in the range of 35 to 50, which keeps my total sum in the 90 to 105 range. I saw his specs listed I believe on Storm website before, when they talked about his layouts! Maybe check "in the bag" if it's available for that tournament! Just my $.02, Bruce