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I throw the ball hard.  I would say about between 19-21 revs  I play the 5th board. Is there a ball I can buy that goes with my speed andget the hook reaction I want?

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HOW DO YOU WANT THE BALL TO REACT?
HOOK EARLY & ROLL UP?
HOOK MID LANE & CHARGE ?
HOOK MIDLANE & ARC?
HOOK LATE ARC?
HOOK LATE SNAP?
IS YOUR TRACK WITHIN 1 1/2" OF THE HOLES?
FINGERTIP?
DO YOU ROTATE AROUND THE BALL?
OR STAY BEHIND IT?
RUDY REVVS GETS REVS BUT NO LIFT.DO YOU LIFT HARD?
WHAT BALL DO YOU THROW NOW / & WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS MISSING?
WHAT ARE THE WEIGHTS IN YOUR BALL?
WHERE IS THE PIN?
IS IT SHINY OR DULL?

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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.

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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!).

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