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ShortAssassin

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What to ask/tell my driller?
« on: November 18, 2008, 07:39:39 AM »
So I just purchased a new ball, and am looking forward to drilling it up. But I want to make sure I do things correctly. Here's my situation:

I bought my first ball 2 years ago, and have been bowling with it since. Since I first got it drilled I have made several modifications to the thumb hold to try and stop myself from squeezing the ball, but I still do squeeze a little. Obviously when I get this ball drilled I want to try and get that fixed. My issue is that if I'm still squeezing the ball, my release won't be the same when I stop squeezing, so how can I accurately tell the driller about where I track or calculate an accurate PAP, so that he can choose an appropriate lay out?
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fluff33

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Re: What to ask/tell my driller?
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2008, 06:42:17 PM »
Agreed.  Tell him what your concerns are and let him (or her) watch you bowl.
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ShortAssassin

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Re: What to ask/tell my driller?
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2008, 06:52:45 PM »
Ok, hopefully they've got the time to watch. In the event that they can't watch me bowl I should just wait to get the ball drilled correct?
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moooorich

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Re: What to ask/tell my driller?
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2008, 07:11:21 PM »
ya......wait or go elsewhere. If they would poke holes in your new ball w/o seeing you bowl.....take it to a seroius proshop. Or else you'll end up with an expensive boat anchor.
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ShortAssassin

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Re: What to ask/tell my driller?
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2008, 07:21:09 PM »
Also, should I experiment on my current ball first to try and get the right layout with the driller? Even it it requires plugging/re-slugging it a few times?
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moooorich

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Re: What to ask/tell my driller?
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2008, 07:29:29 PM »
they should be able to get a good PAP measurement off of your current ball regardless of the layout. Then discuss with them what you want your new ball to do.......BTW what did you get???
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ShortAssassin

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Re: What to ask/tell my driller?
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2008, 07:45:39 PM »
Grabbed a very well priced NIB Heist. I currently throw an Anger, which I love, but the price of the Heist and the desire to fix my drilling convinced me to buy a new ball.
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