I recently purchased a 13 lb. Vendetta Black Solid.  It was drilled with Dynothane's #2 layout - pin above the ring.  No weight hole was needed.  As far as I know, I've never had this layout before.

I'm bowling on a fresh medium oil shot with the oil pattern a little longer then usual.  I also bowl on second shift with some carrydown.

I can't seem to get this ball to do anything.  It's not getting  into a good roll.  It's sliding and skidding all over the place.  The ball is hitting like a marshmallow and has no finish.  I've tried all different lines.

I throw a simple stroker style with slower ball speed and revs.  I have decent lift and follow through.  See my profile.

Could my problem be the drilling layout?  If so, what layout would you recommend for medium oil that can also handle some carrydown?

I've used this ball for 5 weeks now without any progress.  

Your comments and recommendations would be appreciated.
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LadyWannabe

Edited on 11/17/2003 11:27 PM

Edited on 11/17/2003 11:42 PM

Some days ago I asked Dyno-Thane about dynamics in order to choose my wife's new ball,whether dynamics would become weak for lighter balls like Columbia.

The answer by Billy Yinger is as follows.

"Dynothane maintains the dynamics of our equipment all the way down to 12 pounds.I will have it added to our website."

Lady, I threw a VBlack last night with a matte or light polish finish for about 10 games.  It drove me insane -- ten pins when flush and dead hit splits high or high flush.  I have more revs and speed than you do, but the ball just burns up energy too fast with that cover.  Mine is drilled for more length and flare than yours is, but it still needs a polished finish lest it lose its hit on the dry boards.  Mike Austin and Charlest are correct, polish this one up.  I think you will still have to redrill it with the pin near the grip centerline and the pin about 3.75 from your PAP or 4x4, but in my this ball should not be thrown dull unless you can generate about 18-20 mph or have an axis rotation at least 45 degrees and some substantial axis tilt.  What that means is if you throw relatively slow with forward roll, the ball burns up energy too fast in the dry in a dullish or matte condition.  To make it work at all, I had to explode directly through the ball to create enough speed and skid to hold the ball in the hole while creating revs.  No offense, but I think polish and, if that doesn't work (I don't think it will be enough) a redrill would be easier on your psyche and your wrist and arms.
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Edited on 11/25/2003 11:53 AM