Expert: Chip Aki - 10/12/2006

Question
I have a two part question, what type of ball should I looking getting, I have a Puma and a nemesis that I using at the moment( I have  a savage, a professional, and an absolute inferno(12lbs, my first ball, didn’t know  any better, now bowling with 15's)? Next how should I have it drilled... per pro shop I'm a tweener, that suitcase the ball, I try to play down and in around the 10 board, med speed (between 11 and 12 mph) they say that I don’t rev the ball much.  I'm not sure as to well the pin is or top weight,( if it would help I can send you a picture of my two bowling balls) I've the a balled drilled with a continues roll would be right for me, now I'm told that my balls are drilled  for length and the snap.... I feel that my balls are not hitting the pocket hard enough.... my bowling avg is about 172 with a few games over 200, highest so far is 259 league play and 279 during practice
I hope that I have included enough info about me and mine game to help you help me
Thanks


Answer
With the slower ball speed you will need to look for balls with a High RG number.  I would look at a pearl coverstock also.  Look for a ball with the highest differential you can find with the before mentioned characteristics.

This combination will help you get the ball down the lane and retain some energy to increase the hitting power.

Without seeing your ball track, I really cant help you with the layout.

Good luck,
Chip