Expert: Chip Aki - 9/10/2006

Question
Hi chip they recently resurfaced out lanes and changed pattern I have a Atomac Charge, HPH, Scout partical and nothing moves  unless I play about 3 to 5 board and let it run in and than sometimes still light. However I have an old aftershock works pretty good can play anywere from 3 to 15 board with pretty good success but I dont want to be limited to one ball when lanes change later in league. After the second game I can get some results with the scout or hph still not much with Atomic Charge what ball would you recommend I am pretty much a full roller. I have a flair I have not tried yet but will tomarrow. Thank you for any help you can give me. Your help in the past about the Dry R was great thanks again.

Answer
When lanes are just resurfaced, they tend to have alot of friction, especially down the lane.  I would imagine after a few days or weeks, they will return to normal.  If not, I think the flare might work or any pearlized ball.  This type of coverstock will retain its energy longer than the other balls you have.

Good luck,
Chip