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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
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)
What do you like about this subject?
I like the challenges of the sport and the wide range of ability levels that can participate.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
My goal is to make the understanding of bowling balls and what part they play in the sport understood by all skill levels, and to what extent they can help or hurt an individuals performance.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Bowling balls are only tools. Knowledge and skills are what are most important.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
You cannot by a hook in the box.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| John Doe | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Chip Aki was very helpful and supportive ..... |
| Bill | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS AGAIN CHIP!! I NOMINATE CHIP FOR ..... |
| Bill | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Chip again has been a GREAT HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!sincerely ..... |
| Bill | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Chip, you have been very helpful. Thank ..... |
| David | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Chip Aki
2009-11-19 lefty arsenol:
Did you watch the PBA show that featured the Cheetah pattern? The lefty had a good look with a Storm Natural. I think that ball would match the look you like to see on that pattern. I use my Natural
2009-11-19 PAP confusion for new equipment:
Unless the ball has a mass bias marker on it, like the key, it is easier to explain the layout by using the CG. At times, I tend to use the CG even with the balls that have that extra marker on it. Old
2009-11-18 lefty arsenol:
The Fast will be a bit stronger than your Rattler. It should give your more hook and sharper breakpoint. The Furious would hook sooner and be better for a heavier oil condition. For the tougher patterns
2009-11-17 New Ball:
When you were using the house ball, were you using your thumb? It is usually harder to throw a hook with those than the Tropical Storm. Does the Tropical Storm have finger inserts? If so, they may be
2009-11-16 lefty arsenol:
I would look for balls drilled with the layout number 2 for most conditions. Go with a solid, a pearl, a polished solid, and a urethane ball. Non of them have to be the high end if you cant afford it
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