Sam, I accept stubborn. I don't accept what your pro shop guy said. If he really said your ball was fighting the oil when you hit first arrow (most THS are mostly dry from the 10/second arrow to the gutter as are the backends) so it couldn't come back, he is in the wrong business and I personally nominate him as one of the biggest morons to work in a pro shop. I also have trouble accepting that after all the time you've been here and all you SHOULD have learned, that you didn't think for yourself and realize that what he said just wasn't logical. You have been on thread after thread where it was discussed when a high performance, heavy oil or medium-heavy oil ball was used on a dry lane it would use too much energy getting down the lane and not have enough left to power through the hook and roll phases. You could have shown everyone what a moron this person was if you would have gone to a medium or medium-dry ball and threw that same line. Then you could of asked him how the "weaker" ball managed to fight that oil to crush the pocket. Given how stupid this pro was, I'm guessing your friend is correct and your ball was drilled for a right hander.
Word of advice on gaining respect as a young adult. When you are wrong and know it, admit it. When you are right, never back down. But always, always, maintain an open mind so it can be proven either way.
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