About Russ King Expertise 21 years in drilling balls,9 years running Pro Shop,cure grip problems,Fix approach problems,coach handicaped bowlers, certified coach instructor, coach Crankers,Tweeners,Strokers,Ex Ball Tester,A Mechanic on Bruswick machines,B Mechanic on AMF,Resurfaced lanes (Wood),change oil patterns for different ball reactions to train & test on.Hints on ways to clear/relax your mind on the lanes.
Experience American Bowling Congress 32 yrs.,PBA 20 yrs., I learned from 3 Ball Drillers & then, develped my own styles of drilling.I EXPERIMENT ALL THE TIME (THE BEST WAY TO LEARN!).
Expert: Russ King Date: 6/25/2008 Subject: Fury Pearl bowling ball
Question I just purchased a Fury Pearl ball (16#, Pin 2-3",2.7oz top weight). How would you drill for Med heavy to heavy oil( I am right handed, stroker,finger tips, 197 avg)?
Answer If your a true stroker, you like an early arcing ball going down & in,medium to light revs & would like to open up the strike zone.
I would suggest LEVERAGE WEIGHT WITH 3/4 FINGER,PIN @ 1:30 ISH.This will max out hooking/hitting power for any ball. YOU CAN EVEN DO THE 3 3/8" PIN FROM AXIS POINT.THE 3/4 FINGER WEIGHT IS FOR ADJUSTING BREAK/DELAY POINT OF HOOKING.TAKE A LITTLE OUT FOR SOONER REACTION TO FIT EXACTLY INTO YOUR GAME.WHATEVER WEIGHT YOU END UP WITH ON THE SIDE,BRING IT TO 7/8 OZ.THEN REDUCE TO FIT YOUR GAME.
OUT OF THE BOX WITH LEVERAGE WEIGHT FIRST THROW A FEW PRACTICE GAMES TO GET THE GRIP RIGHT OR YOU WILL BE FOOLED BY THE REACTION . A BAD GRIP WILL FAKE A REACTION OF A BALL BY A BAD RELEASE.
ONCE THE GRIP IS RIGHT,TEST THE REACTION.IF YOU WANT MORE HOOK, JUST DULL UP/SAND THE SURFACE ON A BALL SPINNER(YOUR PRO SHOP HAS ONE.)FOR A UNIFORMED SANDING.TEST DIFFERENT GRADES OF SAND PAPER TO FIND THE CLOSEST ONE THAT FITS YOUR GAME.THEN , WORK WITH SIDE & FINGER WEIGHTS.
REMEMBER, DRILL PATTERNS ARE GENERIC! IT TAKES TWEAKING OF WEIGHTS & SURFACES TO FINE TUNE TO YOUR GAME.
I ALSO TAKE A CONTROL BALL THAT I KNOW THE GRIP IS EXACTLY RIGHT & HOW IT REACTS.I COMPARE THIS CONTROL BALL TO THE NEW ONE.
KEEP YOUR OLD STUFF IN YOUR BAG UNTIL YOUR USED TO THE NEW ONE.
