Expert: Chip Aki - 9/18/2005

Question
I bought an x-blem arsenal agressive Particle from ebay. The top weight is 1 1/4 oz and the Pin out is 4 inches. I am a semi roller and usually hit the 2nd arrow from the right to hit the pocket with my other balls (2 inch pins with 2.5oz Top weights). I'd like the reaction to be similar with a backend reaction or flip. Is there a way to drill this ball to give it a good backend reaction. Is this considered a low top weight(possible reason for it being an X-blem)?

Answer
Sorry, I read thses in the wrong order.

The low top weight is probably the reason for the blem designation.

I would place the pin above the ring finger and kick the CG to the right about 3 inches.  This will require an extra hole to bring the ball back to legal specs.  Place the extra hole on your PAP, but pitch the hole towards the bottom of the ball.  This will lessen bottom weight in the ball and add a little top weight.

Good luck,
Chip