layout strength is measured by flare. flare is created by pin distance from your PAP. with this being an asymetrical core, pin positions 2.5" and further will increase flare potential as you move away from the axis point. another element to this is that the shorter the pin distance is to the axis, promotes retention of axis rotation which will give the ball some length as well. the height of the pin (up/down) creates reaction to friction. the lower the pin is related to your PAP will create less response to friction or make it smoother. the last thing that affects the strength of the layout is the drilling angle which is a and angle created by a line connecting the pin and mass bias and a line from the pin to the PAP. i know its all very confusing but these three things that make the layout along with the ball surface, lane surface, oil patter nand volume.

in short you cant describe a layout based on the way it looks because layouts look different for everyone and you dont know the specifics of it. and different layouts will compliment different players in different ways so that is why its important to have a qualified pro shop operator that knows your game and lane conditions. in GENERAL, higher drill angles promote length and higher pins promote quicker responses to friction (snap) and lower pins promote slower responses to friciton (smooth).

Plus what cheech said.....