Please also consider getting into the habit of learning as much as you can for yourself about layout decisions in the future. Research is the key to gaining knowledge. That is why we suggest using our online resources at bowlingball.com such as the "Drilling Layouts" feature, the "Perfect Scale" feature, our wonderful videos on the latest bowling balls, access our articles, and so on so you become better familiarized with the ball selection and layout pattern selection processes. Good luck.

Going along with what Mr Carrubba has already said, it is very difficult to recommend a layout for someone without watching them bowl. Judging based on the information you have provided we can assume that you are between a stroker to a light tweener. If you are looking to move inside, you will want a layout that will produce more flare potential and increase the amount of ball surface that will contact the lane. I would suggest using a fairly strong layout and putting the pin between 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 away from your PAP.

One thing you can do to research a layout pattern for the C System 4.5 ball is to go to our home page at bowlingball.com, click on the "Drilling Layouts" button at the top of page, then click on the Brunswick logo in the matrix of manufacturers, and then find the 4.5 ball and click on the link and you will find every suggested layout for that bowling ball. You will find some information about rev-rate for certain drill patterns, ball speed and oil conditions which the 4.5 ball matches best with suggested drillings.

We are at a disadvantage not being able to watch you bowl and measure your rev-rate and speed to suggest a layout pattern specifically but with a little research, you will narrow the layouts down to one or two which will give you the best chance to open up the lane with the new ball.

Of course, other variables come into play. Oil volume on given lane conditions may steer you to play a slightly different angle than you wish to play. The length of the oil pattern will also dictate the break point on the lane you must target to get a good ball reaction to the pocket. One thing we always suggest is to consult a local certified coach or perhaps a professional bowler or pro shop operator experienced with layouts of the 45. ball and familiar with local lane conditions.

Finally, since the 4.5 ball is constructed differently than the Quantum and the Danger Zone, then it makes good sense to check the suggested manufacturer layouts at our site which we have already recommended and experiment after you drill the ball with a surface preparation to read the mid-lane and allow the ball to recover aggressively to the pocket.

Also, have you viewed the videos we provide for the C System series bowling balls? If not, we suggest you do so before making a final decision on a layout pattern. Watching the ball roll down our test lanes on a given oil pattern and oil distance with a known layout pattern might lead you to your final decision?

Hope some of these ideas help? Thanks for visiting bowlingball.com.

I WOULD LIKE TO THROW THE C SYSTEM 4.5 FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LANE, 15-18 BOARD OUT TO THE GUTTER AND LET IT SNAP BACK IN…. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR PIN LOCATION FROM GC, AND PAP

THANKS
JESSE

Thanks again

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.