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I have been told to get at least a 3 in pin when I get a ball. What if any difference is there between a 1 in pin and a 4 in pin? I ave 190, 68 yrs old,ball speed 13. Am looking for a new ball. What would you recommend for med to dry lanes? Thanks for the help.

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Hi Rich, the differences between pin placements, often comes down to ball lay outs. If you get a pin that is short. The position you place the pin for you layout will often be limited. For example you may only be advised to place the pin directly under your fingers and around your palm. If you get a larger "pin out" position, above 2 inches you may be able to move your pin above your fingers and more outside of your palm to delay ball reaction until the ball is further down lane, if that is required.
  Keep in mind, pin placement is primary, only if you know your "positive axis point" and where you track on the ball. Your pro shop staffer can help you decided where your strongest reaction pin placement is at, when it comes to your ball.
 In summary Rich, pin placements which are 1 to 2 inches often will limit where you can move your lay out on your bowling ball. Pin placements 3 inches or more will give you more options of where to place your pin.
 Again, this is in reference to your positive axis point and your track. This "pin out" position may allow a ball to delay it's reaction until it gets further down lane or it may help to promote a smoother transition further down lane.
 As a high average bowler of 190 your next step is learning about the bowling balls and the lane conditions. It is not something to attempt on-line for sure.
 However, speaking with your pro shop professional is the best way to get all the advantages and disadvantages of pin placements and ball recommendations for your bowling center. Frankly, there are many ways to dress a bowling lane, a medium to dry house can take on many faces.
  It can be long oiled, but a low volume, which plays like 50 feet for two games. It can be short oiled like 30 feet, yet a high volume of oil, and plays like 50 feet for only one game or a half a game for that matter.
  In this day and time, I want bowlers to spend their money wisely. The best way to get a ball recommendation, is to talk to the professional pro shop staffers in your city. Also, check out what balls and lay outs others are using. If they score well, that will often help to put you on the right track for a good ball to buy for the conditions you bowl on.
Take care Rich!

-Coach Gary
Las Vegas, NV.
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