Expert: Warren Friedl, Pro Shop Owner/Operator, - 10/8/2009

Question
QUESTION: I have a Virtual Gravity and a Attitude Shift. I bowl in a house on Tuesday nights and the lanes are oily. I stand on the 20th board and my target is around the 10th board 2nd arrow. I sand my Virtual Gravity and use a 2000 abralon. Will I get more hook if I went to a 4000 abralon or stay at 2000?

ANSWER: Chris,
Typically the rougher you go (2000, 1000 or rougher) the earlier the ball will read the lane. More hook not sure, surely earler hook. But smoother (4000) might give you a stronger move (energy retention) on the backend of the lane. Do you need more? Want more?

Do you get more from the Attitude Shift or The Virtual? Thanks for the questions. Please let me know more.

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QUESTION: I did good Tuesday night. I bowled a 219, 211, and a 191. I had a 621 series. I use a Virtual Gravity for strikes and a Attitude Shift for spares. Do I need a 4000 abralon for a stronger move and get earlier roll or more roll. The VG goes gets to the pocket on oily conditions.

Answer
Chris,
Are your two Storm balls drilled the same? The Virtual Gravity will retain more energy at 4000. Do you need a stronger move downlane?

Easiest way to answer your question is to try it (probably better in practice).

I have very little idea what conditions, lane surface or skills that you bring to your game. It would be very difficult to suppose about all the above and hope to guesstimate just right. The two surface differences aren't dramatic, your ball speed will be a strong influence, then the parade of other less significant but none the less contributing elements come into play.

One of the fun options with the sport of bowling is experimenting with your game, equipment and skills. I'd suggest that the old adage "If it isn't broke, don't fix it" also be considered. Experiment in practice. Thanks for the question.