Pins placed closer to a bowlers PAP decreases flare and generally allows the ball to react sooner and smoother in the back part of the lane. A good layout for wet dries/over-under side to side. Rollier in the oil and smoother in the friction. Also depends on whether a weight hole is used.--------------------Ric HamlinPacific Northwest Product SpecialistBrunswick Bowling___________________________________________________________________Besides the fact that my Wizard is just a great ball, I drilled it close to what you're describing. The crazier the shot, the more this ball excels. Just very stable and strong.--------------------Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah