Bowling/Rev Rates

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Expert: Chip Aki - 3/9/2007


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Hi Chip, I run a PBA League and on the fliers they have 3 divisions of rev rates. My question is how can someone figure out rev rates for other people as well as myself. Thanks for your time.

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If you have a video camera and a vcr that has slow motion capabilites you should be able to get really close.  Place a piece of tape from the ring finger to the PAP on the bowlers ball.  This should allow you to count the revolutions from release point to pin impact.  I do not have the formula to convert to RPMs, but low would be below 10 revs, medium would be 10-16, and high would be 17 and over.

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Ball drilling/fitting, Layouts, coaching related questions, any. USA Bowling Bronze Certified Coach, International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Assocation member, 15 years Experience in ball drilling, Storm Staff member.

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Team USA State Champion Indiana'87 and Lousiana '97, National Collegiate Championship Wichita State '87, Ky state Singles Champion '99,Team USA National Finalist '97,'98, USBC Open Singles Champion 2007 (814 series)

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