"Stroker" advice?

[ArtVandelay]

...but, just to make sure, I checked the forum rules and Im not in any violation! Hahahaha. Crisis adverted! Carry on!

http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...Rules-and-Info

[ecub]

Not forum rules, but forum ETIQUETTE. Basically, the OP (Original Poster) wants a question asked. And you interrupt the conversation. You, therefore, divert the OP's questions, with your own. How would you like if you wanted a question, but someone else came in and asked their own?

[ecub]

Hi Greenday.
I am not sure how many revs I get, but I don't rip the ball up big, just an average lift bringing my hand up to about my forehead - if that means anything to you! I get about 14- 15 mph at the pins. I seemed to get better pin action than the urethane, but this may have been due to the increased speed as well as the different coverstock.
I did get more hook if I angled the hand a bit more at release so I may have to compromise with the release and sacrifice a bit of that speed.
Finding that happy medium may be the next quest for me.
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What's the layout on the ball now? Can you provide a pic?

[noeymc]

ecub u got 52 post... in case u didnt notice everyone high jacks other peoples threads =P

[aussiedave]

What's the layout on the ball now? Can you provide a pic?

Not sure of the layout - I can get a pic, but not until later today - low tech!
My driller said it was set up to roll a smooth arc - if that helps.
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[billf]

When you generate your lift, are you putting getting more of the pressure with your middle finger?

[Tampabaybob]

Dave, in answer to your question, it does sound like you're a stroker and I would sugesst you try changing your hand position. The more yo hold your thumb towards the 3:00 position, you'll see a different track ( from a different roll) on the ball. Also if you can learn to cup the ball with your wrist that may add some revs as well. Bill's suggestion with the index finger is a good one. I started doing that this year and it's helped with my accuracy and pin carry.

John Anderson.....check your statement on definitions of a cranker and a stroker. You've got them reversed.

[aussiedave]

Not sure of the layout - I can get a pic, but not until later today - low tech!
My driller said it was set up to roll a smooth arc - if that helps.
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I can't get the pic I took on this site, however, the pin is to the right of the fingers about 1.25 inches and just over.
I went to league practice and tried holding the ball dead flat and coming to the handshake position at the last second and it worked - I got 202 and 184. I also made sure I get the follow through up to a consistent area and it seemed to fall into place.
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[aussiedave]

When you generate your lift, are you putting getting more of the pressure with your middle finger?

Yesterday I was trying to lift the ball almost end over end and that's why I didn't get the move up to the pocket. I was getting the lift on both fingers that way.
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[billf]

That was my point. By putting the pressure on the middle finger you will create more axis rotation without having to think about it. Glad to hear you have it figured out though.