THE " Bill Hall Tri-Grip?

[MICHAEL]

MICHAEL, when you say better direction of rev's how has the
direction of your rev's changed?

Do you get more side rev's or more forward rev's on the ball
now or what has changed?

first off remember he moved the pin from original position to where its now at in the picture! That took the let turn out, which is what I was looking for! I like the angle it enters the pocket MUCH BETTER now, and very few 10 pins now.

He also said the following in a facebook communication I have copied: Bruce Postel



I'm glad you liked it! I did change the pin position and all that's why it rolls much smoother to the pocket plus still holds its energy. When I receive the other ball I'll fix it up for you. Thax.

To try in answer your question: Its a combination of both,,,, forward and side,,,, and when it hits the pocket seems to have a lot more drive through the pins.

If you would like more information on this subject, I would highly recommend you call Bruce Postel, and BP Pro Shop! He would be happy, I am sure to answer any and all questions.. he is one sharp cookie in regards to drilling balls! Hey drilled for some of the Big names out there now!! His number is 816 313 6151
bpsproshopsllc@aol.com give Bruce a call!!

[MICHAEL]

James one of the drillers at BP Pro shop here in Kansas city went 22 miles each way to pick up my ball and bring it to me for my third game in league! He got their just before I started the game! So I had it for a full 10 frames! Had a very nice game! 255 ,,,, I like where he placed the pin on this one also! I have found that with my speed now, and revolutions with the new grip, I can't have it up and outside the pinky finger! Its a beautiful angle and explosive gradual hook into the pocket, that shows NONE, NO MERCY to the pins!!

I am very happy with the changes, and expect to have a great fall league with the help of the Tri-Grip, and the excellent drilling of Pro Bruce, at BP Pro SHOP, Strike/Spare independence mo!

Give it a try,,, ICEMAN recommends it!!!

ball feels a pound lighter, more revolutions, and the direction of the revs for me is like the perfect angle into the pocket, and very few 10 pin leaves. I think I had 3 all night!

Remember I was using my other Tri grip Frantic for the first two games!

I will post a picture of the new layout on the BEATDOWN In a few minutes...

[Mike White]

That would be fantastic! Thank You!!

It's a heck of a lot better than driving down to the Border basically!

I'll check back with you at your shop #. About how long are you thinking?

I've got the video, watched it, and I don't see any difficulties is executing the measurements/drilling.

I'm going to fit/drill a ball for myself this weekend. I'll let you know if the results are "magic".

It seems to be concentrated on how the ball fits while sitting in your hand.

Personally I would think how the ball exits the hand would be more important.

Maybe I'll make a video of my theory and sell it... I'll call it the Do-Grip... because as Yoda says, Do, or Do Not... there is no Tri.

[Zaxmazr]

Maybe I'll make a video of my theory and sell it...

Make a YouTube video

[Mudpuppy]

interesting. I am headed to the pro shop at lunch today. going to ask about this.

[MICHAEL]

All I can say, is it feels GREAT, I hit my target much more often now, better revolutions, and direction of rev's! 255 with this ball last night! I know the debate on 15lb, verses 16, but I swear this 16 with the tri grip seems to hit like a Mac-Truck! I will never go back to conventional drill pattern I had! You can see the difference in the picture, not only hole placements, but pitches!

[Mudpuppy]

All I can say, is it feels GREAT, I hit my target much more often now, better revolutions, and direction of rev's! 255 with this ball last night! I know the debate on 15lb, verses 16, but I swear this 16 with the tri grip seems to hit like a Mac-Truck! I will never go back to conventional drill pattern I had! You can see the difference in the picture, not only hole placements, but pitches!

That is right handed correct? So for left the thumb hole would be on the opposite side? Almost like it was initially on your previous drill.

[Bunny]

I've got the video, watched it, and I don't see any difficulties is executing the measurements/drilling.

I'm going to fit/drill a ball for myself this weekend. I'll let you know if the results are "magic".

It seems to be concentrated on how the ball fits while sitting in your hand.

Personally I would think how the ball exits the hand would be more important.

Maybe I'll make a video of my theory and sell it... I'll call it the Do-Grip... because as Yoda says, Do, or Do Not... there is no Tri.

Thanks for following up Mike. I really appreciate it! I look forward to hearing about how it goes.

[Mike White]

All I can say, is it feels GREAT, I hit my target much more often now, better revolutions, and direction of rev's! 255 with this ball last night! I know the debate on 15lb, verses 16, but I swear this 16 with the tri grip seems to hit like a Mac-Truck! I will never go back to conventional drill pattern I had! You can see the difference in the picture, not only hole placements, but pitches!

Looking at the picture, the patten of where the plugs are is consistent with there the new holes are so there doesn't seem to be a difference there.
Any differences in pitches wouldn't be visible in the photo, so those are most likely different.

Based on the location of the plugging, it appears the layout (ball dynamics) were changed.
Looks like the Val angle was reduced, and the Pin To PAP distance has been increased.

Also the different pitches may have caused your PAP to have changed as well which would completely alter the ball dynamics.

With all those potential changes, it would be hard to show a definite cause and effect due to the Tri-Grip.

[Bunny]

Looking at the picture, the patten of where the plugs are is consistent with there the new holes are so there doesn't seem to be a difference there.
Any differences in pitches wouldn't be visible in the photo, so those are most likely different.

Based on the location of the plugging, it appears the layout (ball dynamics) were changed.
Looks like the Val angle was reduced, and the Pin To PAP distance has been increased.

Also the different pitches may have caused your PAP to have changed as well which would completely alter the ball dynamics.

With all those potential changes, it would be hard to show a definite cause and effect due to the Tri-Grip.

Even if it's other changes in addition to the tri grip that's fine. The driller didn't even watch my husband bowl before he drilled his ball. I'm sure that taking the time to drill his ball for his game would be an improvement. And, in combination with the tri grip maybe help with his hand pain.