Benchmark /Asym/Sym Arsenal Layout Help.............

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Benchmark /Asym/Sym Arsenal Layout Help.............

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Hello! I am new to the site and I am looking to build a ball arsenal that I can bowl in my league and bowl in tournaments. I just registered on the site, but have been guest for a little while and see that you need to start with a benchmark/sweetspot layout and go from there, but I don’t know how to layout a Asym and Sym ball arsenal.
I do plan on learning and getting to know more, but it’s a bit much for me and the proshop I go to, I don’t think understands how to layout balls for an arsenal. I am looking to build a arsenal for multiple lane surfaces and conditions. I currently use Storm and Rotogrip balls. I do understand from reading on this site that the dynamics of a ball (coverstock, RG, Dif, int dif) may dictate certain layouts, but I need help with a starting point for different looks. If I am right I should have about 5 layouts for Asym and about 5 layouts for Sym? Can someone please help me?
My info is:

PAP: 5 ¾” over and ½” up
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Speed: 19 off hand, 17 at camera
RR: 280-300
AR: 40-50 deg
AT: 10 deg
Slightly Speed Dominant
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Re: Benchmark /Asym/Sym Arsenal Layout Help.............

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Mjones wrote:Hello! I am new to the site and I am looking to build a ball arsenal that I can bowl in my league and bowl in tournaments. I just registered on the site, but have been guest for a little while and see that you need to start with a benchmark/sweetspot layout and go from there, but I don’t know how to layout a Asym and Sym ball arsenal.
I do plan on learning and getting to know more, but it’s a bit much for me and the proshop I go to, I don’t think understands how to layout balls for an arsenal. I am looking to build a arsenal for multiple lane surfaces and conditions. I currently use Storm and Rotogrip balls. I do understand from reading on this site that the dynamics of a ball (coverstock, RG, Dif, int dif) may dictate certain layouts, but I need help with a starting point for different looks. If I am right I should have about 5 layouts for Asym and about 5 layouts for Sym? Can someone please help me?
My info is:

PAP: 5 ¾” over and ½” up
Right Handed
Speed: 19 off hand, 17 at camera
RR: 280-300
AR: 40-50 deg
AT: 10 deg
Slightly Speed Dominant
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Yes speed to revs you are slightly speed dominant but your low tilt makes it so that you will be Benchmarked as slightly rev dominant.

Asymmetrical Benchmark 100* total 2:1 Ratio 70-3.75-30

Now it is not a necessity to have 5 Asymmetricals and 5 Symmetricals in an arsenal for it to cover a wide range of conditions. I like to provide what I call the Basic arsenal which actually contains 6 different layouts all based on the Benchmark. I then give the Symmetrical equivalents.
With that said.....

Asymmetrical
Totally Strong ............... 55-4-25
Midlane ....................... 45-4-35
Benchmark................... 70-3.75-30
Long and Strong ........... 85-3.75-35
Control ....................... 70-3.75-50
low flare ..................... 85-2.25-35

Symmetrical (drilling angle to Cg)
Totally Strong .............. Double Thumb
Midlane ...................... 60-4-30 bal hole 1.5" below midline on the VAL
Benchmark ................. 75-4.25-25
Long and Strong .......... Pin next to ring finger Motion Hole
Control ...................... 75-4.25-45
low flare .................... 80-5-35

Remember these are just a basic list, ball choice may necessitate modifications to a layout.
Basically these lists represent a range of usable layouts +/-20* on the totals and +/-.5 on the ratio.
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Re: Benchmark /Asym/Sym Arsenal Layout Help.............

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Eric,
Thank you very much for your help. This is very helpful in helping me layout some equipment.
I do have one question, should I use the control layouts in the SYM and ASYM layouts you listed if I want long and continuous reaction? I am looking for when the heads start to burn and there is carry-down. I need something that will get through the heads clean and keep coming, but not angular.

Thnaks again for your help.

Matt
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Re: Benchmark /Asym/Sym Arsenal Layout Help.............

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"EricHartwell"]Welcome to BowlingChat

Yes speed to revs you are slightly speed dominant but your low tilt makes it so that you will be Benchmarked as slightly rev dominant.

Asymmetrical Benchmark 100* total 2:1 Ratio 70-3.75-30

Now it is not a necessity to have 5 Asymmetricals and 5 Symmetricals in an arsenal for it to cover a wide range of conditions. I like to provide what I call the Basic arsenal which actually contains 6 different layouts all based on the Benchmark. I then give the Symmetrical equivalents.
With that said.....

Asymmetrical
Totally Strong ............... 55-4-25
Midlane ....................... 45-4-35
Benchmark................... 70-3.75-30
Long and Strong ........... 85-3.75-35
Control ....................... 70-3.75-50
low flare ..................... 85-2.25-35

Symmetrical (drilling angle to Cg)
Totally Strong .............. Double Thumb
Midlane ...................... 60-4-30 bal hole 1.5" below midline on the VAL
Benchmark ................. 75-4.25-25
Long and Strong .......... Pin next to ring finger Motion Hole
Control ...................... 75-4.25-45
low flare .................... 80-5-35

Remember these are just a basic list, ball choice may necessitate modifications to a layout.
Basically these lists represent a range of usable layouts +/-20* on the totals and +/-.5 on the ratio.[Drilled up a No Rules Pearl 70x3.75x50 and it reacts nice, but still looking for something more continuous Asym or Sym- any suggestions??????]
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Re: Benchmark /Asym/Sym Arsenal Layout Help.............

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Mjones wrote:Drilled up a No Rules Pearl 70x3.75x50 and it reacts nice, but still looking for something more continuous Asym or Sym- any suggestions??????
Shorter pin to PAP on Asyms will give you more continuation.
Asymmetrical low flare 85-2.25-35 is for dryer lane conditions,
To handle some oil you could go with an Asym drilled 80-2.75-40
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"EricHartwell-
Shorter pin to PAP on Asyms will give you more continuation.
Asymmetrical low flare 85-2.25-35 is for dryer lane conditions,
To handle some oil you could go with an Asym drilled 80-2.75-40


Would a 80x4 1/2x 45 work for more continuous on a Sym ball?
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Mjones wrote:Would a 80x4 1/2x 45 work for more continuous on a Sym ball?
It would depend on the ball. Yes for a lower differential ball (.020-.030). A higher differential ball (>.050) I would push the Pin to PAP out to 5-5 1/4"

The larger the VAL angle the more continuous the hook zone becomes.
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EricHartwell wrote:
It would depend on the ball. Yes for a lower differential ball (.020-.030). A higher differential ball (>.050) I would push the Pin to PAP out to 5-5 1/4"

The larger the VAL angle the more continuous the hook zone becomes.
Out of curiosity, is the correct term "continuous hook zone" or "longer hook zone"? I have used larger VAL angle before and the hook zone is long and if the ball does not finish its hook it is DOA.

For me, I use larger VAL angles when I will see earlier friction to try and delay the roll phase as long as possible. If I use larger VAL angles on longer oil I will leave 10s and 7s all day long.
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spmcgivern wrote:
Out of curiosity, is the correct term "continuous hook zone" or "longer hook zone"? I have used larger VAL angle before and the hook zone is long and if the ball does not finish its hook it is DOA.

For me, I use larger VAL angles when I will see earlier friction to try and delay the roll phase as long as possible. If I use larger VAL angles on longer oil I will leave 10s and 7s all day long.
Continuous, continuation and adjectives of the like are another way of describing a ball shape with a longer hook zone.

You make a ggod point about having a hook zone that is too long not enabling the ball to transition into a roll before hitting the pins. Another side effct is too many boards covered, too much hook. Forcing you to play further inside than you really need.
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EricHartwell"]"MjonesWould a 80x4 1/2x 45 work for more continuous on a Sym ball?[/quote]

It would depend on the ball. Yes for a lower differential ball (.020-.030). A higher differential ball (>.050) I would push the Pin to PAP out to 5-5 1/4"

The larger the VAL angle the more continuous the hook zone becomes.[/quote]




Thanks! I just drilled a Rocket Ship and it is exactly what I was looking for even though it has a high diff its still strong with that layout- doesn't burn.
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