bowlingball.com received a lot of email about pin placement (Also referred to as distance or length).
The pin placement is the distance between the Pin and the Center of Gravity(CG). This used to be one of the biggest factors in drilling a bowling ball. And because of USBC static imbalance rules, still plays a small part. The biggest factor in bowling ball performance is the distance of the pin from your Positive Axis Point, not from the CG.
For a demonstration of the CG’s impact on ball performance, take a look at BrunsNick’s CG’s Don’t Matter Part 1 and Part 2.
I have a ball speed of 18.5 but low revs 225-250. Would a pro CG help me? What layout would you reccomend?
Great question. I will try to get Brian or Tony on here to better answer this one for you.
Hey I just found this website today and I find it to be very informative. Can you guys do an episode that explain how to pick a drill layout for a ball? I notice that most ball have many layout option, how do you know which one to pick and the reaction that will result.
THanks
Jody,
That is a great topic idea. We will definitely get to this one. I have added it to my list of show ideas.
Can you go over the different types of coverstock materials and when to choose which type?
We sure will. Adding this one too. I love all the ideas. Keep them coming. Our show may just get longer and longer.
So if i place a pin 3-4" from my PAP would that give me more overall hook than if i were to place the pin 5-6" from my PAP? or would it make it roll up earlier?
Great question. Again, I think Brian or Tony are better suited to this one. But from what I have read, it depends on the core.
A symmetric core works like this. As you move away from your PAP, you increase the instability of the core, which will create more hook. But only up to 3 3/8" (45 degrees), after this, it goes the other way.
On an asymmetrical block, it seems that further you go, the more you hook potential. But again, this can vary widely.
Please don't take my word for it…
I will try to get you a more competent answer soon.
Ok thanks…and if it helps any the ball is the virtual gravity…i had just ordered it and was wondering where to place the pin
Hi Jeremy,
Generally if you want the most reaction out of the ball, meaning max length + max hook, you would put the pin 3 3/8" from your PAP. The closer you get the pin to the PAP, the earlier the ball will roll. This will create a more controlled reaction down lane.
For more backend reaction, you're going to put the pin further from your PAP. This creates more length and gives more of a skid/snap reaction in the backend.
Let us know how you ended up laying out your Virtual Gravity and how it works for you. Right now that is still one of the favorite balls in my bag.
hello, i just watched the video on the Second Dimension and that ball looks extremely smooth and very strong on the backend..i love how it finishes through the pocket too…i'm thinking about getting this ball when it comes out also..how did you guys like the ball?
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Well i just received my Virtual Gravity today and WOW!!! This ball is amazing, it is exactly what i wanted…i placed the pin 3 3/8" from my PAP…i love how the ball just pushes through the pins and how hard it hits..it's def. the best ball i have ever thrown
..i have a 191 avg…today i bowled with it in league, the first time throwing this ball and started out kinda shaky because i didn't know where to set my mark and the first game i bowled a 166 and got dialed in and shot a 241 and a 236…thanks alot for your help. You guys are probably satisfying a lot of people and keep it up!
Thanks again
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