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JMORRIS

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Spit Fire layout?
« on: June 04, 2008, 06:07:00 AM »
I just picked up a NIB Spit Fire from www.bowlingballdiscounts.com for $99.00 shipped and was wondering how some of you have drilled yours?

I was thinking 5" from PAP, pin below fingers would give me a nice addition to my 4 1/2" Rapid Fire and 5 1/4" Sure Fire.  

Maybe pin above would slide the ball into my arsenal under my Sure Fire?

What is your favorite drill for this ball?

 

Jmiller88

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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2008, 02:42:44 PM »
what do u want it to do?
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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2008, 02:50:22 PM »
Not sure.  Really just wanted to give the ball a shot before it's gone.

My Rapid has a strong midlane read and is very continuous through the pins.  My Sure Fire has a smooth midlane read and is softer on the back end.

I think there is enough separation between the two that this ball could fit between them, but if people have had more success with a weaker layout on the Spit Fire, it could go under my Sure Fire.

Just want to hear what has worked for others before I decide to put holes in it.

Thanks,
Jermey

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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2008, 02:53:43 PM »
I had a 5" pin up layout on mine, it didn't really give me much use since it was too weak for the amount of oil I normally see.  I redrilled it to be stronger, moved the pin about 3/4" closer to the PAP, still over fingers.  Now it gives me a good look when the heads start to go away, but it gets over/under on a wet/dry shot, and it doesn't like carrydown.

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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2008, 03:41:13 PM »
when in doubt... RICO!!!
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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2008, 04:36:25 PM »
Wow that is a useless post. Try going with a long drilling. I have one drilled to go very long and I love it. It was great on some of the PBA shots. But don't be surprised. This ball can hook a ton if it is drilled long.
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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2008, 05:25:26 PM »
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Re: Spit Fire layout?
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2008, 08:00:31 AM »
Thanks for the replies guys!  I think my driller and I have a plan.

Also, check out www.bowlingballdiscounts.com - they have some really good prices and shipping was free!  I rec'd top notch customer service too.

Jermey