Pin Under question

[chip82901]

So, I've been talking to Chad McLean with Storm (Technical Director) about the wet/dry conditions I've been seeing in my home center, as well as sometimes in tournaments, and what he suggested I do to help battle them. I've been thinking about this for awhile, but never actually have done it. But, Chad suggested I should drill a Storm Drive with the pin under. Being a 2-hander my entire life, I was always told that having the pin under would cause the ball to roll weird. I'm not sure it would cause that as I've seen plenty of 2-handers throw pin under equipment. Either way, I've spoke to my driller and have one on the way. Just wondering what I can expect other that the ball reading sooner.

[JasonNJ]

So, I've been talking to Chad McLean with Storm (Technical Director) about the wet/dry conditions I've been seeing in my home center, as well as sometimes in tournaments, and what he suggested I do to help battle them. I've been thinking about this for awhile, but never actually have done it. But, Chad suggested I should drill a Storm Drive with the pin under. Being a 2-hander my entire life, I was always told that having the pin under would cause the ball to roll weird. I'm not sure it would cause that as I've seen plenty of 2-handers throw pin under equipment. Either way, I've spoke to my driller and have one on the way. Just wondering what I can expect other that the ball reading sooner.


I would have always assumed pin under drillings would be preferred by 2 handers. With all that extra revs and speed, I would think you guys would need the ball to enter a roll sooner. Good luck with the new ball, tell us how you do with it.

[RobLV1]

Pin under balls don't roll sooner. The position of the pin helps to determine the shape of the reaction (hook phase). Pin up balls are angular like a hockey stick, and pin down balls are more arcy like a banana shape. Pin down would help to smooth out wet/dry conditions.

[chip82901]

I know they don't roll sooner, but more of read earlier and smooth out the reaction. Like I said, I've never drilled anything pin under up to this point in my bowling career. Why, I'm not sure. I found a layout I really like and have mainly stuck with it lol. We will see what happens I suppose lol