lilphyzx,

There are several grits you can use to help it handle more oil.  Since it's shiny, a good start would be around 1000-1200 grit.  That will give you a little more reaction without hooking too early.  If that's not enough, then 600-800 works well also.  That's the grit at which I keep my wife's Animal (no, not me Rick )
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Anthony Chapman
Track International Amateur Staff
Turbo Grips 2-N-1 Staff

I would go little by little from a higher grit to a lower grit. Start with 1200 or so and if that is not enough, then go to 1000 ( or the next sandpaper grit you have) if you do not get the desired reaction. I finished mine at 600 and LOVE it.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

What happens is with the lower grit (320) etc, the rougher the surface, the quicker the ball will roll. You will see a reduction in backend, but with the ball rolling sooner, it will help the ball get up to the pocket quicker for you. The rougher the surface, the sooner the ball rolls because it is creating more friction, helping it grab. Thus the reason why polished bowling balls glide through the heads easier, the ball can not create as much friction between itself and the lane, so it goes further down the lane before making a move. On the other side of this, if you sand it down too much, the ball will only be able to be used on the oiliest of lanes. Any dry the ball encounters will make it want to roll and will probably roll too soon and cause the ball to roll out, hitting like a pumpkin. Thus the reason why you should start at the higher grit and work down to where you like the reaction you get.

Hope this helps!
Clint


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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

If you don't need the Animal for everyday, then you can make it the heavy oil ball you need. Sand it down to the grit you want and go try it out. If you need more surface, go to the next grit. If a little too much, try taking it back up a level.

However, the new GP2 hooks more out of box than the Animal and may be a better choice for you on the heavy shot.

Just a thought.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

Yea, check out the reviews from Ten and others on this ball. I will be reviewing soon as mine are here. They are on order too.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

Edited on 1/7/2005 11:25 AM

i hope the ball's drilled for early roll.  if the MB's on or past your VAL, you're okay.  but if the ball's drilled to go long, definitely redrill.  if the MB's on your VAL and you still can't get it to hook/stop sliding, i'd take the cover down to 600 if not lower.  just make sure the MB is on or past your VAL.  then take down as much cover as you desire.  hope this helped.

As far as Heavy oil goes...the Rule will not match up to the Animal, thus the reason for the Rule GP2. On the longer heavy stuff the Animal just picks up its roll much sooner.

-EX-
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Advisory Staff