Hello. Been lurking for a while and have a question. What factors determine what good Pin-PAP distances are for a particular bowler/style? Maybe that question is too broad or I've overlooked the info in the reading I've done on the Wiki.
For example one might be (or have been suggested maybe is a better description):
Asymmetrical Layouts: use a 3"-4.5" Pin-PAP
Symmetrical Layouts: use a 2"-3.25" Pin-PAP
I know that moving the Pin-PAP longer (in asymmetrical layouts) will cause the ball to roll sooner vise more side roll with a closer measurement. Also I get the concept of how distance changes track flare and thus 'traction' with regards to where the breakpoint will occur.
But how does one determine that aspect; one's 'sweet spot' ranges of Pin-PAP position? What happens if you go outside those 'ranges'? Uncontrollable ball reaction? Rolling over holes? Are these related to tilt, rotation, or both?
Sorry if this is a repeat question. Thanks everyone for your great posts on a number of topics.
Pin Distance Question
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Re: Pin Distance Question
twelvexs wrote:Hello. Been lurking for a while and have a question. What factors determine what good Pin-PAP distances are for a particular bowler/style? Maybe that question is too broad or I've overlooked the info in the reading I've done on the Wiki.
For example one might be (or have been suggested maybe is a better description):
Asymmetrical Layouts: use a 3"-4.5" Pin-PAP
Symmetrical Layouts: use a 2"-3.25" Pin-PAP
I know that moving the Pin-PAP longer (in asymmetrical layouts) will cause the ball to roll sooner vise more side roll with a closer measurement. Also I get the concept of how distance changes track flare and thus 'traction' with regards to where the breakpoint will occur.
But how does one determine that aspect; one's 'sweet spot' ranges of Pin-PAP position? What happens if you go outside those 'ranges'? Uncontrollable ball reaction? Rolling over holes? Are these related to tilt, rotation, or both?
Sorry if this is a repeat question. Thanks everyone for your great posts on a number of topics.
This is all shown in the flare charts in the Wiki. There is one for asyms. and one for syms. Mostly pin to PAP distance controls the flare of the drilled ball. On asyms., it also controls shape. The info is in the legends on the flare charts. I know they're in the Dual Angle article in the Wiki and on http://www.morichbowling.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
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Re: Pin Distance Question
If I understand your question correctly, you're asking what the determining factors are for our recommendations for a Pin-PAP range for a specific bowler. The main determinant is the bowler's axis tilt and it's relationship to their axis rotation.twelvexs wrote:Hello. Been lurking for a while and have a question. What factors determine what good Pin-PAP distances are for a particular bowler/style? Maybe that question is too broad or I've overlooked the info in the reading I've done on the Wiki.
For example one might be (or have been suggested maybe is a better description):
Asymmetrical Layouts: use a 3"-4.5" Pin-PAP
Symmetrical Layouts: use a 2"-3.25" Pin-PAP
I know that moving the Pin-PAP longer (in asymmetrical layouts) will cause the ball to roll sooner vise more side roll with a closer measurement. Also I get the concept of how distance changes track flare and thus 'traction' with regards to where the breakpoint will occur.
But how does one determine that aspect; one's 'sweet spot' ranges of Pin-PAP position? What happens if you go outside those 'ranges'? Uncontrollable ball reaction? Rolling over holes? Are these related to tilt, rotation, or both?
Sorry if this is a repeat question. Thanks everyone for your great posts on a number of topics.
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Re: Pin Distance Question
Kellytehuna,
Thanks for the reply. That's exactly what I was looking for! I understand Mo's comment and I reviewed the material, but I was looking for how those numbers are derived.
Thanks again for the reply!
Thanks for the reply. That's exactly what I was looking for! I understand Mo's comment and I reviewed the material, but I was looking for how those numbers are derived.
Thanks again for the reply!