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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.
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)
I like the challenges of the sport and the wide range of ability levels that can participate.
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.
Bowling balls are only tools. Knowledge and skills are what are most important.
You cannot by a hook in the box.
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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
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
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
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
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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