Hello,
Was hoping Eric could recommend some layouts for a few of my friends. Everything that you have recommended for me has worked great all season thanks again for the help!
Bowler 1
Right handed
17mph off his hand
RPM-360
PAP- 3 5/8 -> 5/8 down
Initial Axis Rotation- 75*
Axis Tilt- 40* (measured his initial track ring diameter he's a spin biscuit)
What surface you want the ball for- Synthetic
What lane condition you are bowling on most of the time - House shot
He has a original SoniQ that he is looking for a layout on currently.
Bowler 2
Right handed
16 mph off his hand
RPM-300
PAP- 4 3/8-> 5/8 up
Initial Axis Rotation- 50*
Axis Tilt- 20*
What surface you want the ball for- Synthetic
What lane condition you are bowling on most of the time - House shot
2 Bowlers looking for layout advice
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Re: 2 Bowlers looking for layout advice
Bowler 1Mbrobst14 wrote:Bowler 1
Right handed
17mph off his hand
RPM-360
PAP- 3 5/8 -> 5/8 down
Initial Axis Rotation- 75*
Axis Tilt- 40* (measured his initial track ring diameter he's a spin biscuit)
What surface you want the ball for- Synthetic
What lane condition you are bowling on most of the time - House shot
He has a original SoniQ that he is looking for a layout on currently.
Sweetspot 80* Total, 1:3 Ratio
Bowler 1 specs put them in the extreme low ratio side of layouts. Use mostly dull surfaces
Asymmetrical Layouts
Totally Strong ............ 20-5.5-35
Midlane ..................... 15-5-50 Pin in middle finger
Benchmark ................ 20-5-60
Long and Strong ........ 40-4.5-60
Control ..................... 30-4.25-70
Symmetrical layouts
Benchmark ............... xx-3.25-55
low fare .................... xx-4.5-40 pin in the ring finger
SoniQ ...................... xx-3.25-55 ............ 2000 grit
Bowler 2Mbrobst14 wrote:Bowler 2
Right handed
16 mph off his hand
RPM-300
PAP- 4 3/8-> 5/8 up
Initial Axis Rotation- 50*
Axis Tilt- 20*
What surface you want the ball for- Synthetic
What lane condition you are bowling on most of the time - House shot
Sweetspot 95* Total, 1.25:1 Ratio
Asymmetrical Layouts
Totally Strong ............ 45-5-30
Midlane ..................... 35-4.5-40
Benchmark ................ 50-4-45
Long and Strong ........ 70-4-45
Control ..................... 50-4-65
low flare ................... 70-2.25-45
Symmetrical layouts
Benchmark ............... xx-4-40
low fare .................... xx-5-40
Eric Hartwell
Right Handed
PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
12* tilt
330 rev rate
16 mph off hand
Right Handed
PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
12* tilt
330 rev rate
16 mph off hand
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- Rev Rate: 475
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- Axis Rotation: 60
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Re: 2 Bowlers looking for layout advice
Thanks again Eric!