Expert: - 2/29/2008

Question
i only throw the ball about 12 miles an hour and i rev it up a lot what do you think the best drill layout would be for me with a weaker ball like the bonite ice (blue)?

Answer
Jon,
When you throw the ball, does it take more than 3 and 1/2 seconds to hit the head pin? Are the conditions you bowl on hooking?

Ebonite Blue Ice is a weak core. If you weaken it further with a 5 1/2 or 6 inch pin position and big pin buffer, the ball will delay a long way down lane.

The imbalances in the ball should be minimal, if possible, less than 1/2 ounce top weight and minimal statics (try to get no finger or side weight).

Thanks for the question.