My first bowling ball and layout

[newmanator]

i recently got a global 900 hook ball and got it drilled, the pro shop guy didn't ask me how i wanted it laid out or anything all he did was measure my hand. The layout doesnt look like any of the ones that was on the paper that came with the ball so i was wondering what you guys thought of it?photo.JPGphoto-1.JPG

[SmilingBowler]

Did the guy at the Pro Shop watch you bowl at all? Generally, they'll look to see how you track a ball and from that can see where your Positive Axis Point (PAP) is, but without that, he probably just drilled it as a standard hook with some length.

[newmanator]

Did the guy at the Pro Shop watch you bowl at all? Generally, they'll look to see how you track a ball and from that can see where your Positive Axis Point (PAP) is, but without that, he probably just drilled it as a standard hook with some length.

all he did was measure my hand and i told him i throw it with just the two fingers and my thumb not in the hole, he didnt ask to see me bowl or anything. i bowl from the very left mark and try to throw my ball between the center and 1 over. i just didnt know if the way he drilled it was good.

[swingset]

Sounds like a lazy driller just using a rubber stamp common layout. Won't mean the drilling is wrong, but it's guesswork.

[billf]

A agree wth swingset 100%. It's amazing how many driller's will accept the full amount of money for only part of the work. People work hard (some anyway) to be able to afford equipment and pay these shops salaries. The least they could do, in my opinion, is make the ball the best it can be for that bowler whenever possible.

It will hook but does appear generic.

[SmilingBowler]

I echo BillF there. Personally, I am lucky to have the same two guys drill every one of my balls since I started throwing a fingertip about 6 years ago. The one guy drilled many of my straight balls before then. Each of them watch me bowl regularly and they do the same for a lot of people. Most won't even begin the conversation of recommending a ball to you until they've seen how you throw at least a plastic alley ball. This helps them judge your style of play as well as your level of experience.

If you find videos on YouTube of your ball, you can see how others may have had the ball drilled and compare. You may be able to pick some things up from those guys, too. Generally they are on the staff of the manufacturer and have strong skill set.

[newmanator]

thanks guys ill use it and see how it does

[v33dubfox]

If it is you very first bowling ball, I think that it is complicated to find your PAP. I am sure that is I take a house ball and measure my PAP out of it, it won't be the same than with my own bowling ball.

[SmilingBowler]

True, your PAP may not be spot on, but generally it'll be in the right area. Its not going to be more than 3" off, I don't think. More or less the track on a standard straight (spare) ball can help and even that is better than just guessing and drilling a new ball for a new customer.

I recommend attending a Demo Day, no matter what your level of play. Anyone can attend and you can throw a lot of different balls and speak with the pro shop guys; have them watch you throw a couple balls you feel comfortable with.

[ecub]

If it is you very first bowling ball, I think that it is complicated to find your PAP. I am sure that is I take a house ball and measure my PAP out of it, it won't be the same than with my own bowling ball.

I agree. Especially if you have an inconsistent release. I remember until this year, my track on my bowling ball will vary. I've been working on a more consistent release, and now my track will be the same, so my PAP can be easily figured out.