Post by Gary Faulkner on Feb 6, 2012 13:08:27 GMT -5
1. Choose a cover stock that is designed for the type of lane condition that you will be bowling on. Aggressive cover stocks are best used on Medium To Oily conditions. Mellow cover stocks are best used on Medium to light oil conditions.
2. Choose a core for the type of ball motion shape desired. Either Angular motion or Arcing motion. The R.G. (Radius of Gyration) helps determine this. The lower the RG the more arcing the ball motion shape will be. The higher the RG the more angular the ball motion shape will be. The Differential will give you a good indication of how strong the reaction is when the ball shape motion occurs. The lower the differential, the lower the track flare potential, thus a smoother reaction. The higher the differential, the higher the track flare potential, thus a stronger reaction. Also remember that symmetrical core shapes work best for higher revolution rate players that can shape shots with their release. Asymmetrical cores work better for medium to low revolution rate players that roll the ball off their hand.
3. You can't drill "HOOK" into a bowling ball. You can only increase or decrease the bowling ball's inherent reaction as dictated by a combination of your release, the lane condition, and the bowling ball's design. Manipulating the cover stock by using polishes and/or abrasives will have a more dramatic effect on the bowling ball's reaction then will the drilling pattern. Asymmetrical bowling balls offer the Pro-Shop operator more options for changing the shape of the bowling ball's reaction through various drillings.
4. High tech bowling balls do offer "forgiveness" when your release and ball speed are consistent and when you are bowling well. The downside, if you are not consistent with your release and your ball speed you will struggle with the bowling ball's reaction. Especially on tougher lane conditions.