I agree with BossHog. Have both of the balls de-oiled and resurfaced back to original oob surface and see how they roll for you. Adjust surface as needed.

Imo, a leather shammy does a much better job wiping the oil off the ball. I switched from microfiber to leather a few years ago and couldn't be happier. I use a Genesis Pure Pad which is made of buffalo leather and is cleanable.

Curious as to what ball you're primarily using, what surface you have on it, and how your speed is measured? I'd think a fresh 500 grit on a strong, early rolling solid ball would be a good starting point to see how the lane plays. Even as low as 360 grit might be required.

After working on some swing changes this summer, I recently checked my PAP using my plastic spare ball, and found it to be 5-1/16> & 7/8^. My original PAP was measured off of a strong asym last fall and was 4-3/4> & 1-1/2^. Swing changes have been for the better, as my ball reaction has defi...

Sounds like knuckling to me. Used to have that same problem with the left top of my thumb ( right hander) being rubbed against the back of the thumb hole. Tiered taping helped me a bit, as did wearing a strip of protection tape on the back of my thumb. But the 2 things that helped the most were: 1. ...

^^^ This. It's really only surface and pin-to-pap distance in terms of tweaking the reaction of symmetric balls under today's rules.

I'd definitely try hitting it with a light 3000 or 4000 on top of the current surface (using generous water) for a little more backend reaction while being cleaner up front. For me, 500-3000 on my hybrids does what you're looking for on a typical THS. For solids, I like to use 500-2000 then hit it w...

Totally agree with both of you, and respect your opinions. To me, a "one size fits most" method is counter-productive for a bowler looking to maximize their potential with their equipment, and goes right along with "everyone gets a trophy".

Without knowing anything about his bowling abilities and where & how he likes to bowl, it's difficult to recommend something. That being said, I would suggest that you take a look at the Motiv Venom Shock and read some reviews on it. This is a very popular mid-range ball that works well for a wi...

Thanks for the quick reply and info. Much appreciated

I want to order a new ball online, probably a strong asym like a Storm Parallax or something similar in 15lbs. With the new USBC rule changes, what would be the best ball specs (pin & top wt.) to request, or does it even really matter any more? Would 2.92oz top weight be considered usable? Looki...

I'm trying to understand the effect of the height of the vertical axis coordinate of your PAP in relationship to your release. As an example, if you tend to spin the ball some, will your vertical coordinate be higher than someone who has a more up the back release?

While practicing recently, I decided to measure my pap on the 3 balls I was using. I was surprised each one was different. Can the pap vary depending on the ball and layout? After throwing what I thought was a good release with each ball, I traced the first oil ring and then used my spinner at home ...

The CG doesn't really come into play. That layout should generally work, but you should really know your PAP and other specs also. You probably should experiment with surface choice to try and get the reaction you are looking for. I like to use a 500-4000 skip-grit finish on both of mine for house s...

Seems curious. I roll 2 different Syncs, each surfaced differently and with slightly different layouts, and do well with both, either down and in or swinging the ball. Post a picture of your layout and what your specs are so I can see how they compare to mine and to the layouts I have on my Syncs.

Thanks Eric. You're absolutely right about being reluctant to switch balls from what was working. I always seem to think I can make it work still. Just end up wasting frames. I'll just have to make the commitment to the 2Fast and see what happens tomorrow night. I'll give it a shot. Can't do much wo...

I need some advice on how to play the lanes when my preferred line has dried up (usually late 2nd game or early third game), and because most everyone else has been playing inside of me, I'm usually left with nowhere to go, and my 3rd game scores suffer. As an example, last night I went 230+, 250+, ...

If the pin is drilled out in the ring finger, basically a control type of drilling with reduced differential, how much and what kind of a change in reaction would it be if you added a P4 balance hole? Also, would it be the same for an asymmetrical ball if you added a P4 with the pin in the ring fing...

Good information, Champ. I appreciate your input. Based on other reports I've read, I think I'll keep the Diesel at 500, have one Sync at 500-1000, and the other at 500-4000 and try to adjust to the lanes as needed. From past Nationals, I know there isn't a lot of time to adjust surfaces prior to st...

I'm baking and surfacing my equipment today! Bowling the USBC state tournament tomorrow, then boxing everything up and sending it to Las Vegas for my first trip to Nationals. Can't wait! Steve Good luck & have a good time. It would be great if you could post about your Nationals experience when...