Mapping Out A Layout For a Companion Ball -  

PSA in the thumb hole is the weakest.

He has already done this - Effecitve Modern Layouts w/Mo Pinel - Volume 1

Not much difference than having it in the thumb, but you're likely moving the pin lower and increasing the VAL angle in the process.

Surface mostly affects how long the skid phase is. PSA and VAL will help control the length of the hook phase and the shape at the break point.

RadicalBowling - good to know. Thanks for the reply!

Yes, he should have watched you bowl so he could get you PAP, approximate ball, approximate rev rate, your axis rotation and axis tilt.

If you put the pin an inch away from your ring finger. You get max flare. Pin up make it skid more. Pin down makes it skid less and more stable. You sacrifice ball end reaction. Pin up delays hook. Giving you more angle into pins

@@MrPottsTeaching I was speaking of drill to my bowler specs, not layout differences

today's game is very technical when it comes to ball setups. The more you know about your particulars the better you can fine tune your layouts. If you're only playing on a typical hoise shot you likely aren't missing that much as long as the patterns are "close enough". But every shop operator really is falling down on the job if they di not at least offer a more technical drill. I haven't been active for about 17yrs but i see the value in getting the mist you can using the new data points....why not these balls are not cheap plus if you want yo hit tournaments having a set of gear covering various conditions matters. If your gear is more accurately setup the physical side of your game becomes easier yo address. Meaning ya can't blame the ball... dang it! hahaha

You could probably raise your average by having the ball drilled for you. Rather than working to make the ball work, the ball should just be working for you right off of your hand. I highly recommend talking to you proshop professional or finding one that you can trust, and have them to watch you throw a few shots before having them drill a ball for you. When my proshop guy #BKFDoubleStopProShop with #DavidSchweigler asked to see me bowl and drilled balls according to my numbers, I bowled my first 300 and (3) 800 series and my average went from 190's to 230 in one of my leagues. I believes it also builds your confidence in your game and equipment. In short, find out your numbers from a GOOD proshop professional and have them drill accordingly.

@@MrPottsTeaching putting the pin 1 inch from the ring to get max flare will depend upon the individual bowler’s PAP. If the bowler’s PAP horizontal distance is around 5 inches, them yes that will give you pretty close to max flare. What if the bowler’s PAP horizontal distance is 3 to 4 inches? From experience that will put the pin too close to the PAP to warrant max flare.