Expert: - 11/6/2008

Question
I am wondering what guidelines i should use when making my six ball line-up. I throw the ball about 16-17 miles an hour with mid to high axis rotation and a medium rev rate. i now own a Columbia 300 resurgence with 1000 abralon finish, a Columbia 300 momentum that is polished and a storm x-factor ace also polished but will soon replace that with a perfect rival or wrath dead flush. Am i on the right way or should or should i start new.

Answer
Michael,
You can align your arsenal to allow more angles to the pocket or concentrate your equipment to get optimum control of your favorite target line(s). Do you want 3-4 balls to play league, or 5-7 balls to bowl various tournament conditions?

The higher your axis rotation, the stronger the ball reacts down lane, and easier it is to get it down lane. So, a few balls for your favorite target angle with the ability to adjust the rotation should provide plenty of options.

If, for example, you use your Resurgence between 2nd and 3rd arrow, the polished Momentum (with the same core) should compliment your original reaction. When the Resurgence starts running high, and moving in doesn't provide the same carry, switch to the shiny ball and adjust your line.

Remember, when creating an arsenal for a specific area of the lane, cores and layouts should compliment the expected lane breakdown. Your Momentum laid out with a stronger/earlier layout than the Resurgence won't compliment the Resurgence (even though it is shiny).

If your Resurgence works well, a Momentum drilled similarly (milder) will compliment the Resurgence. The Perfect Rival is a similar core dynamic, with the right cover preparation, will compliment the Momentum. You now have three balls, with three different looks. As the lane breaks down, you can stay in the same area and just switch balls (using hand position adjustments/axis rotation to fine tune).

Thanks for the questions.