From Virtual Gravity Nano to Manic...drilling question

[Milkmandan]

I'll preface this by saying I'm very new to ball layouts, pin location, etc., so please forgive me if my question is ill formed.

I bought my current strike ball (VG Nano) based on a recommendation from a friend. I love the ball, however once the lanes begin to break down, I find myself fighting the lanes more than I would prefer. I did some research, and found the new Storm Manic to allegedly be a ball better suited for medium oil conditions. So, I bought one. Logic seems to dictate it would be a good ball to add to my arsenal to complement my VG Nano. Hopefully, my logic is not flawed. I spoke with the pro shop guy who will be drilling the ball for me over the phone, and when he asked how I would like the ball drilled, I didn't know how to respond.

Ultimately, my goal is to have a ball I can switch to as the lanes begin to break down, or to start with if the lanes are simply too dry for my Nano to begin with. With that goal in mind, are there special instructions I should provide to the pro shop guy for drilling? I just assumed that if he drilled the ball the same as my Nano, it would be similar to the Nano, but not as aggressive, since it is for medium oil. In case it's relevant, I consider myself to be speed dominant.

I'm sure there is much more information I should be providing, such as the details behind my existing layout. Sadly, I don't know enough to be able to answer that question.

Thank you in advance for any help or guidance you can provide.

- MMD

[bowl1820]

I'll preface this by saying I'm very new to ball layouts, pin location, etc., so please forgive me if my question is ill formed.

I bought my current strike ball (VG Nano) based on a recommendation from a friend. I love the ball, however once the lanes begin to break down, I find myself fighting the lanes more than I would prefer. I did some research, and found the new Storm Manic to allegedly be a ball better suited for medium oil conditions. So, I bought one. Logic seems to dictate it would be a good ball to add to my arsenal to complement my VG Nano. Hopefully, my logic is not flawed. I spoke with the pro shop guy who will be drilling the ball for me over the phone, and when he asked how I would like the ball drilled, I didn't know how to respond.

Ultimately, my goal is to have a ball I can switch to as the lanes begin to break down, or to start with if the lanes are simply too dry for my Nano to begin with. With that goal in mind, are there special instructions I should provide to the pro shop guy for drilling? I just assumed that if he drilled the ball the same as my Nano, it would be similar to the Nano, but not as aggressive, since it is for medium oil. In case it's relevant, I consider myself to be speed dominant.

I'm sure there is much more information I should be providing, such as the details behind my existing layout. Sadly, I don't know enough to be able to answer that question.

Thank you in advance for any help or guidance you can provide.

- MMD

The simplest thing to tell him is what you just told us.

That once the lanes begin to break down, you find yourself fighting the lanes with the VG Nano. You want to be able to switch to the Manic as the lanes begin to break down or be able to start off with it if the lanes are too dry for the VG Nano to begin with.

If he didn't drill the Nano for you, then you can give him info on how it's drilled also or better yet let him look at it first. That way he can get the PAP from it. (if you have to tell him over the phone about the Nano and don't know how to describe the layout. Look here at the drill sheet and find the layout closest to what you have and tell him which one it is. http://www.stormbowling.com/drill-specs/PSA_Lightning_Stikes.pdf its not perfect but can do in a pinch)

Also using the same layout on two different balls, doesn't mean they will react the same or just a little different. There could be a big difference depending on the balls.