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First time buying bowling ball

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Just bought my first bowling ball, Roto Grip hectic.

Went to drill my ball and driller said the pin placement is wrong and the ball is messed up.

So I looked up online and my ball's distance between the pin and the cg is too close.

Any ideas?
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That is referred to as a "pin-in" ball.
But the real issue is the top weight; if it's over ~3.5oz, the layout and balance hole options will be limited.
It's best to purchase balls from a certified driller.
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yeah... I bought it from bowling.com and they sent me this one.
I told them I want to return it and they said I need to pay for shipping and they are gonna charge 15% restocking fee and pay me back the rest money.

do you think it is okay to use it?
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Your bowling ball is fine.
Its perfectly workable if your pro shop lives up to its title.
Tell us the numbers on the box, gross weight, top weight, pin distance.
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