Expert: Chip Aki - 11/30/2009

Question
Hi, I am a collegiate bowler looking for some help. I am a cranker that throws 15.5 or so. I'm sure you can already see where I struggle. As 6 games go by per day the oil breaks down terribly. After game 4 or so I have to start using a White Dot. My equipment follows:
Hammer Sauce
Roto Grip Cell Pearl
Brunswick Avalanche Slide
Storm Big Hit
Columbia White Dot
All drilled for max length.

Rarely do I use the Sauce. I usually go from the Cell on down switching every game and a half or so. I can't seem to keep it on the right side of the headpin.

What are some techniques that I can use to keep the potential striking power in the ball but keep it on the right side. I know speed will help, but I am working on keeping my elbow locked.

Thank you for any suggestions.

Answer
One thing to try and develop control of the condition is to lessen your rev rate.  Just becuase you can hook the ball doesnt mean you need to hook it at all times.  It is really important to not hit up on the ball as the lanes break down.  
Looking at your ball line up, I dont think it is a ball issue.
Unless you have to play left of 4th arrow, try to eliminate lofting the ball too.  Try to skid the ball through the head, or front part of the lane.

Can you line up off of the others on your team?  If not, what do they do different than you do?

Good luck,
Chip