I am looking to get a CT to work for Medium to Medium/dry and I was wondering if any of you Pro Shop guys know a good layout that would work with both my style and the lane conditions I stated above.  I want the CT to have good length but still have a lot of energy to come roaring back into the pocket.

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I am a medium rev, high-speed bowler with high axis-tilt. I currently carry a 165 average looking to improve a great deal.

Hey Ken,

It depends a little on the reaction you want.  You can drill it straight label(i.e.. 4x5) with the cg in palm and pin out next to ring and it'll give you good length with backend vs placing the pin out and cg right of pin (i.e.. 5x3, 4x2) which will make the ball roll sooner and have more of a continuous motion.

It depends on how much speed to revs you have to really tell which layout is more advantageous for you.  I'm leaning a little towards the 4x2 because of your description of having high tilt.  I'm also assuming you mean high tilt and not high rotation, correct?  Let us know and we'll try to help...thanks.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff

Hey Ken,

 

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I come off the side of the ball so I'm assuming that's high tilt. Very similar to Pete Weber's style with less revs.

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Thanks for the description, PDW has what we call a high degree of "rotation" or side turn.  If this is how you throw the ball, I'd still recommend the smoother rolling layout because high rotation causes for a very strong or angular backend finish.  Your typical leaves lite in the pocket (if not striking) s/b 2-10's, 2-8-10's and maybe taking out the 3 pin sometimes.  These types of leaves are showing you how late and sharp the ball is hooking, therefore the smoother layout will help offset that strong finish and hopefully control the extreme angular entry of the ball.  Hope this helps explain some...
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff