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loose5682

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question regarding Axis Leverage layout
« on: January 17, 2005, 02:56:31 AM »
My understanding of Axis Leverage is that the CG is placed on the bowler's PAP and often there is also a balance hole drilled through this point.  This layout, again to my understanding, is best used when playing down and in or when you need to control the backend.  That being said, how does pin placement affect this layout?  Is it generally...

Pin to PAP distance:
0" - minimum flare potential, core is in it's most stable position, earliest roll with smoothest arc.
1 1/8" - 1/3 of flare potential, stable core position, earlier roll with smooth arc.
2 1/4" - 2/3 of flare potential, semi stable core position, early roll with strong arc.
3 3/8" - max flare potential, most unstable core position, medium length with the most hook potential.
4 1/2" - 2/3 of flare potential, semi stable core position, late roll with flip/arc reaction.
5 5/8" - 1/3 of flare potential, stable core position, later roll with a flip reaction.
6 3/4" - minimum flare potential, stable core position, latest roll with strongest flip.

--Courtesy of BR.com's unofficial FAQ Section--

...or, does pin placement not matter as much with Axis Leverage and it's more the placement of the CG (and of course surface) that affects the reaction?
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Re: question regarding Axis Leverage layout
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2005, 08:51:29 PM »
Hey T-God, that's why I'm not a math major lol.
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Re: question regarding Axis Leverage layout
« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2020, 03:22:50 PM »
I have used the Axis Layout (Pin on PAP) for several balls and really love this layout.
It provides the smoothest most controlled ball motion I have ever seen, yet with the right ball and conditions, you can still push it right a bit and get it to arc back.
I primarily use it on urethane balls so I can play up the boards from the right on wet/dry house shots and have control.
On urethane the motion is smooth and arcing with continuous backend.
On resin balls it makes them longer and snappy, but still with with control.

Here are some videos showing different balls in action with the Axis Layout:

-True Motion Urethane: https://youtu.be/7MOqvs9OnQg
-Purple Hammer: https://youtu.be/pq9B8L_aBbQ
-Magnitude 055: https://youtu.be/JNjqKpj6Wqc

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Re: question regarding Axis Leverage layout
« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2020, 05:37:13 AM »
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