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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: MegaMav on April 08, 2006, 06:54:40 AM

Title: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: MegaMav on April 08, 2006, 06:54:40 AM
i got this in the mail from bowlingball.com and the specs are:
16.1 Lbs.
4-5.5" Pin
4.4 Top Weight

after opening the package to see the specs, i cringed.
especially after i requested 2-3" Pin 2.2-3.7 Top.

assuming i used 2 finger grips and a big thumbs slug, and x-hole, will static weight be a problem do you think?

Mo's asymmetric chart says, this is a sharp breakpoint ball.

should the x-hole be closer to VAL?

anyway, i laid it out, here is what it looks like...
Pin to PAP is 5½" and MB to PAP is 5¼"

http://members.fortunecity.com/megamav/zoneclassic.html

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Edited on 4/10/2006 10:26 AM
Title: Re: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: BrunsNick on April 08, 2006, 03:07:49 PM
I don't see a problem with that layout, but the ball is going to stay on top of itself for a lonnng way down the lane.

5 1/2+ to PAP with the PSA on the centerline... Your call!
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Title: Re: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: MegaMav on April 09, 2006, 12:12:18 AM
nick, i sent you a PM...

check the updated picture...

http://members.fortunecity.com/megamav/zoneclassic.html

anyone with drilling knowledge please help.

here is a chart i found...

https://www.buddiesproshop.com/37/Weight_Hole_Removal_Chart.htm

if this is drilled with a big thumb slug 3" deep and a 1&1/8" x-hole 2.5" deep...

would this pass static weight?
weight removal in the thumb quadrant would be close to 4.7 ounces.

thanks

Eric
Title: Re: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: TheDude on April 09, 2006, 09:17:42 AM
When you place your balance hole put it up higher as you have in your picture but angle your balance hole south and away so when the ball is on your table pitch the hole reverse and right. this will allow you to drill deeper, removing thumb weight top weight more effectively.
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Title: Re: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: JohnP on April 09, 2006, 08:36:36 PM
Before you punch the holes, confirm the cg location and the amount of top weight.  Then, before you punch the X-hole, check the static weights.  Then you can figure out where, what size, and how deep to punch it.  With a thumb hole as large and deep as you're suggesting, you may not even need an X-hole.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: BrunsNick on April 09, 2006, 08:38:16 PM
I wouldn't do that 2nd layout with that top weight!!!!!
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Brunswick -=- PBA 03-06
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Title: Re: Classic Zone Static Weight Problem?
Post by: MegaMav on April 09, 2006, 11:01:26 PM
nick, how would you lay it out?

you're saying with those holes... there isnt enough weight taken out?