Expert: Chip Aki - 2/25/2008

Question
What kind of layouts are best suited for high speed (17.7 - 18 mph at 40 feet) low rev (150) players?  I have an infinite one ( 3-4 inch pin, 3 1/2 oz. top weight) that I want get drilled so that it reads the lanes early with a smooth arcing reaction.  I like to play down and in, anywhere from 7 to 12 board, depending on how the lanes are playing. Thank you for your time.

Answer
You will need to place the pin below and right of  your ring finger.  Place the cg right and below the center of your grip 1 1/2 to 2 inches and place an extra hole if needed in the right/thumb quadrant of the ball.  At that point,  you may need to adjust the surface of the ball to allow you to play where you like to play.

Good luck,
Chip