Well, as a college student on an always limited budget, I'm looking at a 4 ball arsenal presently (one being plastic).

Here's what we have so far.

Hexplosion drilled label -> 1500 grit
XCeption drilled label -> 800 grit

I typically throw 14-16 mph, and am usually on the right side of the lane, not being one to get too deep.  Medium revs I'd say-- maybe a little less-- up the back of the ball.  I think I posted some other stats in my profile.

I just purchased a Rule Delta.  My question for you guys is *with* my two balls (Hexplosion and XCeption) drilled as are-- what drill pattern for the Delta would make most sense as a drilling to cover a fairly wide swath of conditions, and roughly what covers do you think would be effective on the three balls?

I see a fair share of house shots, but I do run into sport tournaments here and there or tougher shots along the way...

I really like the drill stanski gives...it was very good to me on the Delta. Additionally, you may need to see how high you track to put the pin under the fingers....you don't want to thump the ball...the higher you track, the more chance you will thump with the pin under the fingers.

As for the surface, leave them how they are from the factory...they are that way for a reason, and in my opinion, they would be best for you like so.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
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Since I'm short a digital camera for the duration of winter break...

http://www.balloflightning.com/images/bowling/brlayouts.gif

(Sorry-- I know a bit about layout basics-- but I thought this would be better than "pin over ring" etc.)

I believe the PAP-pin distance ended up being slightly more than 3 3/8" in both cases.

As for surface, the only reason why I didn't keep them in box finish is that I felt they overlapped a bit too much-- if you think I can get a good spread out of the 3 from box finishes then I'll bring them back to their respective grits...

I believe I had a used Freak Out kicking around under my bed somewhere-- you think I could sneak that in somewhere or will it just be overlap (ie should I sell it and find a "toast" ball)

Thanks for the help guys, I hope you all know it's MUCH appreciated!

Any questions or anything that I omitted, just ask.