When should I have my PAP checked? or does it even matter......?

I keep the same layout for THS for the last several seasons. 4x4x2 if I dv8 from it, then it's 5" up pin to pap.

I recently ghetto checked my pap and it looks longer than 5 1/8 and 1/2" or so higher than 1/8 up. Track still measures around 12.5 with axis rotation no longer being 65*... it looks like it's 40-45* off the hand.

I'm guessing here. so if that's the case, then my 4x4x2 layout is not really exact..... just curious. I guess my "pap" changes also when I play up the back to playing more "side rotation".....

They used to recommend checking your PAP with a plastic ball. 

that's why I wasn't so sure too........ I used my Lane 1 XXXL. I don't own a true plastic ball anymore, I donated that ball few months ago. I get a good amount of Flare with this spare ball.

So funny story about this subject. I asked my PSO about a certain lay out the other day and how he thought it would work for me. His response kind of surprised me he he said it would be pretty strong since it would be roughly 3 1/2 from my pap. I couldn't figure out where he was getting the measurement from, till I realized he'd been keeping track of it thru my lessons. Ive  developed some very bad habits. He had been working one on one with me on release and footwork. Happy to say it's been a great help, but I didnt realize I lowered my track as much as I did there by changing my pap.

The PAP by itself doesn't tell anything about your roll, but it is useful as a marker for watching the skid, hook, roll transitions.  Hoswever, the PAP plus your axis tilt can give you the location of your first flare ring.  --  JohnP