Comments on: Talk Bowling – Episode #0009 – Pin Placement / Distance / Length

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:16:49 +0000

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

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:50:25 +0000

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?

By: Brian Halstrom

Brian Halstrom — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:33:59 +0000

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.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:28:07 +0000

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

By: John Congdon

John Congdon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:09:47 +0000

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.

By: John Congdon

John Congdon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:06:45 +0000

We sure will. Adding this one too. I love all the ideas. Keep them coming. Our show may just get longer and longer.

By: John Congdon

John Congdon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:05:23 +0000

Jody,

That is a great topic idea. We will definitely get to this one. I have added it to my list of show ideas.

By: John Congdon

John Congdon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:04:46 +0000

Great question. I will try to get Brian or Tony on here to better answer this one for you.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:31:23 +0000

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?