I read that there is more backend this year as compared to last year,  so I was wondering what surface prep most are starting with during team?

 

 

I've been practicing at a house locally that has put the shot out for me and its heavy and long.  I think its last year's pattern.  I hear that there is more back end this year, so I don't want to take the surface down too much if its not needed.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

 

 

Pin above and about 4 1/4" from PAP. MB at about 5 o'clock. I have to say that I liked this year's pattern because it gives more bowlers more angles to play.

For most of us I would avoid any equipment super dull or super shiny. The backends are strong, so predictable rolling stuff is good, in my opinion. For 9:20am doubles my Anaconda (pin down and no polish) was great. By the time we got to singles I was still playing close to 15 at the arrows, but with my grn/blk Avalanche. All balls gave me a great reaction, and any problems I had with splits were due to bowler error. Good luck to all.