What is dual angle?

Using the DUAL ANGLE LAYOUT TECHNIQUE™ developed by MoRich, allows the ball driller to design precise ball reactions by choosing the drilling angle, the pin to PAP distance and the angle between the Pin to PAP line and the VAL.

What is Val angle?

The VAL angle basically moves the weight block up and down on the bowling ball in relation to your grip. If you have a smaller VAL angle, your pin will normally be above your fingers. 30-45 degrees is normally a pin up VAL angle. A bigger VAL angle of 65 – 90+ degrees is going to be pin down drilling.

What does Val mean in bowling?

The Vertical Axis Line (VAL) is a line that passes through the bowler's Positive Axis Point (PAP) and Negative Axis Point (NAP) when extended completely around the ball. The VAL separates the top and bottom of the ball on the bowler's initial axis of rotation.

What is PSA in bowling?

The preferred spin axis (PSA) on an asymmetrical ball is one of the most misunderstood topics surrounding bowling ball technology in today's game. A majority of bowlers don't realize how important it is and how much more the ball reaction can be fine-tuned when drilling an asymmetrical ball.

What is pin to PAP?

Orientation of the core

The Pin-to-PAP distance (appropriately enough) is the distance from your positive axis point to the pin. It is going to control how much of the core's flare potential you utilize in the bowling ball. It is controlling how the core is oriented at the moment of release.

Who makes bowling balls in the USA?

If you are searching for American made bowling balls, you can't miss finding them right here at our site. Brands such as Motiv, 900 Global, Roto Grip, and the majority of balls Storm (with the exclusion of the Ice Storm and Tropical line), are produced in America.

How do you drill a bowling ball?

Choose a hole configuration.

1. A conventional grip is achieved by drilling holes deep enough so that your fingers and thumb are inserted into the ball up to the second knuckle joint. ...
2. A fingertip grip is achieved by drilling holes that allow your fingers to be inserted into the ball up to the first knuckle joint.

What does drilling angle mean?

For a ball with a symmetrical core, the drilling angle measures the angle between a line drawn from the pin through the center of gravity (cg) and the line drawn from the pin through the PAP. The pin on both types of balls is the low RG axis of the ball.

What is high track bowling?

High Track (Up the Back)

This bowling style's track is closer to the thumb and fingers and the ball roll is more end-over-end. The bowling ball picks up on the lane a lot earlier. High track players find heavier volumes of oil, especially in the front part of the lane, ideal.

How do you set up bowling pins?

Ten pins are arranged at the end of the bowling lane at the beginning of every frame. They are arranged in a triangle formation, with the point of the triangle facing the bowler. There is one pin in the first row, which is the head pin, two pins in the second row, three in the third, and four in the fourth.

What makes a bowling ball Illegal?

It's Aug. 1 and that means effective today if you have a balance hole (or weight hole) in your bowling ball, it is officially illegal in USBC competition. Bowlers have had more than two years to prepare for this day after USBC announced on April 24, 2018 that balance holes would be outlawed on Aug. 1, 2020.

Where is the PAP on a bowling ball?

Trace a line on the edge of the first oil ring nearest your finger and thumbhole. Next, take your track line and place it so that it is parallel to the table or counter it is on. Mark the center on the top of the ball and put a piece of tape on it and you have your PAP.

Do bowling balls come with finger holes?

When you buy your first bowling ball, it will come without holes in it (it is possible to buy balls with holes already drilled, but that's almost the same as choosing one off the rack for free at the bowling alley).

Who is MOTIV owned by?

MOTIV bowling balls manufactured by Wilbur Products Inc. in Muskegon Heights. The company is a longtime producer of bowling products for pro shops and is making the bowling balls through its Tech-Line Products, a Spring Lake Township manufacturer.

What brands does MOTIV own?

It has become a notable high-performance brand among league, tournament and professional players, and is now one of four parent companies (with Storm, Brunswick and BIG Bowling) producing balls authorized for use on the PBA and PWBA Tours.

Does Brunswick own Ebonite?

Ebonite, the local bowling ball manufacturing plant, closed its doors on Friday. The company was acquired by Brunswick Bowling Products, according to a news release. The company has operated in Hopkinsville for 52 years.

What does top weight mean on a bowling ball?

Top weight is defined as the actual weight difference between the Bottom Half and the Top Half of the Bowling Ball. When a bowling ball is designed, the ideal top weight is around 3 ounces.

Does pin to CG distance matter?

Re: Pin to CG distance

It doesn't really matter. I requested a 3-4" pin from Motiv and for some reason the ball i got only had a 2 1/4 - 2 1/2" pin. I still used the same layout i planned on using. Any knowledgeable pro shop will know how to get a ball legal.

What is pin length of bowling ball?

a 3"-4" pin length is a standard range and it will let you use most layouts. Too Short/Long distances can limit layout options. The length is marked on the box or you can measure it with a flex tape or quarter scale.

What is the hardest spare to pick up?

The 7-10 split is famously the hardest shot in bowling. Most of us will never pick up the spare on a 7-10 split.

How far apart is each bowling pin?

Each pin is 12 inches from its adjacent neighbor(s). This distance applies to any pair of pins that are aligned one directly behind the other. This includes the number 2 and 8 pins, the 3 and 9 pins, and the 1 and 5 pins. These pairs of pins are also referred to as sleeper pins.