Editor’s PBPSI Corner

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Editor: John R. O’Dell,IBPSIA MembershipIBPSIA Technical CertificationPBPSI MembershipPBPSI Technical CertificationUSA Bowling Silver Certification

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In this issue:Graphics:The Axis of RotationPro Shop Work OrderBall Drilling Spec Sheet (RH)Ball Drilling Spec Sheet (LH)Bowling Performance RecordFlaring DefinitionFlaring ExampleNew Ball Releases

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All Forward Roll

All Sideways Roll

Rolling Track forAll Forward Roll

ForwardAxis ofRotation PIN

Rear View of Ball********Ball RollingDirection isinto the Paper

3 3/8"

LeverageLine

Rolling Track forAll Sideways Rollis the Circumferenceof this Graphic

Sideways Axisof RotationPoints Outof this Paper

PIN

Rear View of Ball

SidewaysDirectionof the Ball

Leverage Lineon the Ball

(3 3/8 " from PAP)

Bowling Ball Facts - The Axis of Rotation

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InitialRollingTrack

Initial PIN Wobble Track(the Path of the PIN)

Ball PathDirection

InitialPositiveAxis ofRotation

Primary FlareAxis Point

45 degrees

Equal Forward and Sideways Input Rotations.(Top View)

Bowling Ball Facts - The Axis of Rotation

Pro Shop Work Order

Order Day:

Name -

Need Day:

Ball to be Worked -Serial Number -Ball to Match -

Serial Number -

Description of Work to be Performed:

Date:

Date:

Time:

Time:

Total Cost: Paid Date: Not Paid:

Ball Spec Sheet to be Utilized - Ref#

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Plug & RedrillAll

Fingers OnlyThumb Only

New GripsSlug

Hole Exactacation

ColorColor

Plug & RedrillAll


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Hole Exactacation

ColorColor

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Plug & RedrillAll


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Address:

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Drill Spec Sheet Reference #

Grip Center Reference to PAP

GripCenterlineLH RH

Grip CenterMidline

Left Right RightLeft

Rev

For

Rev

For

Rev

For

Left Right

Rev

For

Left Right

DiaDia

DepthDepth

Touchto

Touch

FT GripAdjust

Touchto

Touch

Bridge

FT Grip

Type

Size

Color

FT GripAdjust

FT Grip

Type

Size

Color

FT Grip

Type

Size

ColorFtGrip Holeto Thumb Hole

Conv. FT

Ball to be Drilled:

Right HandedDrill Spec

Ball to Match: Date Needed:

Note:

Depth

Max Dia

Min Dia

Thumb Slug

Type

Size

Color

Notes:

This is not a Work Order. Please fill out a Work Order and tape to the Ball.Please file the Drill Specs but keep the Work Order with the ball.

Depth

Dia

FtGrip Holeto Thumb Hole

Thumb Hole

RH

Static Wts after Drilling:Side Finger Top:

Home Tel. Num:

Work Tel. Num:

e-Mail Address:

Desired Drill Design:Hook

Go Long

Smooth Arc

SB

BUBall

Mid Lane

Break Early

Max FlareMedium Flare

Mellow Flare

Rolling Path:Point

Down & In

Swing

Usual LeagueLane Conditions:

Wet

Medium

Dry

Ball Speed:Slow

Medium

Fast

RightPinkieHole

FTGripAngle

FTGripAngle

FTGripAngle

ThumbAngle

PinkieAngle

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RG of Ball tobe Drilled

RG ofMatching BallPin-CG-MBP:

Balance Hole: DRG of Ball tobe Drilled

DRG ofMatching Ball

Name: Date:

Address:

City: State: Zipcode:

Drill Spec Sheet Reference #

Grip Center Reference to PAP

GripCenterlineLH RH

Grip CenterMidline

Conv. FT

Ball to be Drilled: Ball to Match: Date Needed:

Note:

This is not a Work Order. Please fill out a Work Order and tape to the Ball.Please file the Drill Specs but keep the Work Order with the ball.

LH

Home Tel. Num:

Work Tel. Num:

e-Mail Address:

Left Right RightLeft

Rev

For

Rev

For

Rev

For

Left Right

Rev

For

Left Right

DiaDia

DepthDepth

Bridge

FT Grip

Type

Size

Color

FT Grip

Type

Size

Color

FT Grip

Type

Size

Color

Depth

Max Dia

Min Dia

Thumb Slug

Type

Size

Color

Depth

Dia Thumb Hole



Touchto

Touch

FT GripAdjust

Touchto

Touch

FT GripAdjust

Desired Drill Design:Hook

Go Long

Smooth Arc

SB

BUBall

Mid Lane

Max Flare

Medium FlareMellow Flare

Rolling Path:Point

Down & In

Swing

Usual LeagueLane Conditions:

WetMedium

Dry

Ball Speed:Slow

Medium

Fast

Break Early

Notes:

Static Wts after Drilling:Side Finger Top:

Left HandedDrill Spec

LeftPinkieHole

FTGripAngle

FTGripAngle

FTGripAngle

PinkieAngle

ThumbAngle

RG of Ball tobe Drilled

RG ofMatching Ball

Pin-CG-MBP:

Balance Hole:

DRG of Ball tobe Drilled

DRG ofMatching Ball

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BOWLING PERFORMANCE RECORD

STRIP CONDITIONSLENGTH: WHEN:

OIL CONDITIONSLENGTH: WIDTH: TO

BOWLING ESTABLISHMENT:

1 5

SPARE STRIKE

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LEAGUE NAME:

LANES: TIME: DAY: DATE: GAME#:

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Standing Spot:

Aiming Mark:

Ball:

7 4 2 1 5 38 9 6 10Spare DataKey Pins:

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Coaching Aide - Performance Record

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Weight Block

PIN

Coverstock

CG

PIN In Model #1

Ball Center

Weight BlockCenter

Pin-In Weight Block LocationNote that the center of the ball for this first graphic of the Necktie Weight BlockModel is a little above the center of the mass of the weight block. If you were to floatthe ball on a cushion of air as they do in ball manufacturing facilities, the ball wouldreorientate itself so that the center of the mass of the weight block is closest to thesurface of the ball. That line will point straight down from the center of mass, thecenter of the weight block. That point on the surface of the ball is what the manufac-turers designate as the Center of Gravity (CG) of the ball.

The difference in PIN-In and PIN-Out balls can also be easily shown with this weightblock model. PIN-In ball designs are bowling ball designs that have the weight blockpositioned so that the CG is 1” or less from the PIN. PIN-Out ball have the CG morethan an inch away from the PIN. Shown below is a perfectly aligned PIN-In ball.

Bowling Ball Facts - Pin In CG Location

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Another orientation that is still a PIN-IN design is shown in the graphic below. Gen-erally, PIN-In balls focus their CG and PIN dynamic effects at the same time since theCG and PIN are at about the same physical location on the ball surface. Note thatthe ball weight block is rotated and shifted so the center of the ball is above andslightly to the left of the center of mass of the weight block.

Weight Block

PIN

Coverstock

CG

PIN In Model #2

Ball Center

Weight BlockCenter of Mass

Bowling Ball Facts - Pin In CG Location

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PIN-Out Ball DesignsNext is the same model showing a PIN-Out ball design. Now the PIN is farther thanthe 1” limit for declaration of the ball as a PIN-In ball design. (The shift of the weightblock is shown very exaggerated. Actual weight blocks are shifted very smallamounts).

Weight Block

PIN

Coverstock

CG

PIN Out Model #1

Ball Center


Bowling Ball Facts - Pin Out CG Location

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And finally the fourth graphic of the necktie model shows a PIN-Out ball design thathas a CG very far away from the PIN. (Here also the shift of the weight block isshown very exaggerated. Actual weight blocks are shifted very small amounts).

Weight Block

PIN

Coverstock

CG

PIN Out Model #2

Ball Center


Bowling Ball Facts - Pin Out CG Location

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3 3/8"

3 3/8"

Ball Center

Rolling Track

Wobble Track

Axis ofRotation

Single Mass Imbalance ModelMaximum Imbalance

PIN Location

PIN andMass Imbalance

Ball Center

Rolling Track

Wobble Track

Axis ofRotation

Mass ImbalanceCentrifugal

Force

Single Mass Imbalance Model

Mass Imbalance

CentrifugalForceRadial

Component CentrifugalForce

TangentialComponent

The Single Mass Imbalance Model and thePIN of the BallThe PIN of a real bowling ball that has asymmetrically shaped weight block is at thecenter of rotation of the small RG axis ofrotation.

What Causes a BowlingBall to Flare?

Shown in the graphic the right is a cutawayview of a bowling ball that has the weightblock PIN orientated away from the initialrolling track. The centrifugal force acts inthe direction opposite to gravity; so it actsupward. That force can be divided into twocomponents, one that acts radially outwardand one that acts tangential to the surface ofthe ball.

The force that acts radially outward is one ofthe forces that promotes separation. (Be-ware high rev bowlers).

The other force component is the one thatacts along the surface of the ball, the tan-gential component. It wants to move the pintoward the rolling track. It is that tangentialcomponent that causes the flaring to occur.

The maximum value for the tangentialcomponent of the centrifugal force occurs atan angle of 45 degrees with respect to ahorizontal line drawn from the center of theball to the positive axis of rotation. That 45degree angle corresponds to what is com-monly called the Leverage Line. For a ballthat has a full circumference initial rolling

Bowling Ball Facts - Flaring

track, the leverage line is 3 3/8”from the initial rolling track andthe positive axis of rotation is 6 3/4” from the initial rolling track.

Locating the Pin you see is veryimportant. Drilling a ball to give itthe maximum hook potentialrequires that the ball driller knowthe location of the initial rollingtrack on the surface of the ball.From that information, he canderive where the Axis of Rotation islocated, then he can place the Pinat a distance of 3 3/8 inches fromthat axis of rotation.

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InitialRollingTrack

InitialPIN WobbleTrack

Ball PathDirection

InitialPositiveAxis ofRotation


Wobbling/Flaring on Lanes Oiled 60Feet Long and Seemingly, 60 Feet DeepThe series of graphics shown below detail a very smooth surface bowling ball releasedwith equal sideways roll and forward roll on very very wet lanes. (The ball neverwrinkles; it slides the whole 60 feet; it never breaks across the lane, but it doeswobble and consequently flare throughout the entire rolling path, which in this caseis a straight line).

Super Wet Initial Trackjust after Release

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Super Wet Track #2

Super Wet Track #3

CurrentRollingTrack

CurrentPIN WobbleTrack

Ball PathDirection

CurrentPositiveAxis ofRotation


CurrentRollingTrack


Ball PathDirection



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Super Wet Track #4

Super Wet Track #5

CurrentRollingTrack


Ball PathDirection



CurrentRollingTrack


Ball PathDirection



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Super Wet Track #6

Final Super Wet TrackNote that the flaring distancefor this model is 6 3/4” whichis 1/4 the circumference ofthe ball.

CurrentRollingTrack


Ball PathDirection



Final PINWobble Track &Final Rolling Track

Ball PathDirection

FinalPositiveAxis ofRotation


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Bowling Ball Rolling Path TerminologyThere are some differences in the terminology used when describing the rolling pathof a bowling ball. The generally accepted definitions are as follows:

Skid or SlipThis is the earliest part of the rolling path. It is associated with the heavy frontendoil which is usually very slippery. So, the bowling ball usually slides down the lanewhile it is rotating and trying to get traction with the lane surface.

Hook or BreakThis is the middle part of the rolling path. It is associated with the area of the lanesurface just after the end of the heavier oil. It is dramatically less slippery. Depend-ing on the surface texture, the ball may now begin to use up the sideways rotationthat was imparted to it during the release and change the direction of the ball to amore across the lane direction.

Roll or RolloutThis portion of the rolling path is associated with the end of the sideways motion(with respect to the direction of the ball). Note: At the beginning of this part ofthe rolling path is the optimum time for the ball to impact the head pin. If thebowler imparted enough forward rotation into the ball, it still rotates faster than thetravel down the lane (still driving toward the pocket). Eventually the excess forwardrotation is used up and there is no longer any excess forward drive toward thepocket

Skid or Slip

Hook or Break

Roll or Rollout or Hookout

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1-888-Lane Oil (1-888-526-3645)Lane Masters 1448 Shaw Road Stockton, CA 95215

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Information SheetInformation SheetSpecifications Monster SmashRSpecifications Monster SmashR™™ – PowrKoil 18 – PowrKoil 18ReactiveReactivePart Number 60-103673-93XCoverstock PowrKoil 18 - Reactive Color: Blue / Silver Hardness: 75-77 Glow EngravingSurface Finish 800-grit wet sandCore Dynamics RG Max: 2.577 RG Min: 2.536 RG Diff.: 0.041 Average RG: 4.5Performance Hook Potential: 115 Length: 90 Typical Breakpoint Shape: 65Available Weights 10-16 Pounds (10-11 use a spherical offset core, no riser pin)

Reaction Characteristics – Reaction Characteristics – Heavy HitterHeavy HitterThere are those that can deliver the heavy hit, and those that can’t. The new Monster SmashR from Brunswick draws a linein the wreckage that separates the big hitters from all the rest.

With the Monster SmashR Brunswick has moved its hugely popular PowrKoil 18 coverstock system to the mid-price point.PowrKoil 18, made popular by the Danger Zone, delivers a fundamentally more aggressive ball reaction than the N’ControlPowerStock Reactive family used on the Monster ScreamR.

The Monster SmashR features a low profile, high density, door-knob shaped inner core which configures the SmashR to a low-RG, high-flare, quick revving mass distribution.

Utility - The SmashR bridges the ball reaction gap between the Ultra High Load Proactive Swamp Monster and the

Reactive ScreamR.• Out of the box: With its dull surface finish the SmashR is an excellent heavy oil ball that will be significantly moreaggressive than the ScreamR and less prone to over/under reactions.• When Polished: The SmashR’s reaction will become more skid/snap in character, but still be more aggressive in theoil and the dry than the ScreamR.

The SmashR’s PowrKoil 18 Coverstock and quick revving mass distribution make it an ideal match for midrange physicalgames on most league lane conditions and a good heavy oil ball for high RPM players.

Reaction SetupThe Monster SmashR can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for two-piece balls, see the includeddrilling instructions for reaction characteristics and layout details.

The Monster SmashR is finished with a dull 800-grit surface finish which increases its hooking action in the oil. Dull surfacefinishes can sometimes hook too early resulting in reduced back-end reaction and hitting power. To increase length, polish thesurface with a rubbing compound. For the most skid/snap reaction use a finishing compound in addition to the rubbingcompound.

Brunswick’s Monster-Series delivers the bowling industry’s widest range of ProActive and Reactive ball reactions available atthe mid-price point. At rock bottom prices to boot.

For the most up to date Product Line Information go to www.brunswickbowling.com

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Information SheetInformation Sheet


Specifications Swamp MonsterSpecifications Swamp Monster™™ – Ultra High Load – Ultra High LoadProactiveProactivePart Number 60-103665-93XCoverstock Proactive – Ultra High Load Color: Swamp Green Hardness: 77-79 Glow EngravingSurface Finish 35-Micron TrizactCore Dynamics RG Max: 2.587 RG Min: 2.546 RG Diff.: 0.041 Average RG: 4.8Performance Hook Potential: 150 Length: 35 Typical Breakpoint Shape: 35Available Weights 10-16 Pounds (10-11 use a spherical offset core, no riser pin)

Reaction Characteristics - - Over come your deepest fears!Over come your deepest fears!Do heavy oiled conditions stop your game dead in its tracks? If you’ve come to fear the deep, it’s time you discovered thesuperior traction and big hook-ability of the Swamp Monster™.

The Swamp Monster updates and improves upon the popular Purple Monster by utilizing Brunswick’s new Aggressive Reac-tive coverstock as a base for a new Ultra High Load Proactive-Particle ball. The Aggressive Reactive base provides a cleanerfront-end and a stronger, more continuous backend than the base material used in the Purple Monster. These positiveperformance characteristics carry through to the Proactive version of the coverstock, allowing the Swamp Monster to set newstandard in mid-price Proactive-Particle performance

The Swamp Monster features a low profile, high density, door-knob shaped inner core which configures the Swamp Monster toa low-RG, high-flare, quick revving mass distribution.

Utility - The Swamp Monster has two outstanding areas of utility.

• Out of the box: The Swamp Monster is an ideal heavy oil ball. The Ultra High Particle load increases traction andhooking action in the oil, reducing skid and maximizing playability in heavy oil.• When shined: Using Brunswick’s Trizact finishing system, the total hooking action of the Swamp Monster can bereduced and the arc made more skid/snap. Changing the surface finish in this way allows the Swamp Monster to be used tosmooth the over/under reactions seen with Reactive coverstock balls on wet/dry lane conditions

Reaction SetupThe Swamp Monster can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for two-piece balls, see the includeddrilling instructions for reaction characteristics and layout details.

The Swamp Monster is finished with 35-micron Trizact to produce a dull finish that provides increased hooking action in the oil.Dull surface finishes can sometimes hook too early resulting in reduced back-end reaction and hitting power. To increaselength, smooth the surface with the finer 10 and 5 micron Trizact abrasives. For the most skid/snap reaction use the 10 and 5micron Trizact followed by the Cerium-Oxide Trizact pad.

Brunswick’s Monster-Series delivers the bowling industries widest range of Proactive and Reactive ball reactions available atthe mid-price point. At rock bottom prices to boot.

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Information SheetInformation Sheet


S p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sS p e c i f i c a t i o n sPart Number 60-103681-93xCoverstock Aggressive Reactive SS Color: Blue / Gold Hardness: 78-80Factory Finish Rubbing and Finishing Compound Double BuffCore Dynamics RG Max: 2.563 RG Min: 2.520 RG Diff: 0.043 RG Avg: 4.1Performance Hook Potential: 105 Length: 115 Breakpoint Shape: 85Available Weights 12-16 Pounds

- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S- A g g r e s s i v e R e a c t i v e S S

Single-Density Mirror-Imaged top and bottomsections create Geometrically BalancedInner Core Construction for more stablerotation.

Four and Eight-Sided Symmetry sections forincreased inner core surface area bondingand core integrity.

A split density outer core with Higher andLower Density sections moves Top Weightcontrolto the Perimeter. This creates a ball withTop to Bottom Geometrically Balanced coreConstruction while providing standard TopWeight and Pin-Out specifications.

Aggressive Reactive SS (Skid/Snap)coverstockLight it up “Long and Strong” with Brunswick’slatest High Performance coverstock

Reaction Characteristics – Light it up Long and StrongLight it up “Long and Strong” with the Fuze Igniter™ from Brunswick. With the Igniter you’ll blast your game to the next level ofperformance and satisfaction.

The Fuze Igniter introduces a new, harder version of Brunswick’s Aggressive Reactive coverstock system, Aggressive Reac-tive SS (Skid/Snap) designed for more length and a sharper breakpoint.

The Igniter also features a totally new Geometrically-Balanced, medium-low RG core, which has been designed to produceheavy mid-lane roll and a smooth controlled breakpoint. In combination with a split density outer core that provides perimetertop weight control, the total core system of the Igniter provides exceptional mid-lane recovery and backend strength.

UtilityOut of the Box: With it’s high gloss surface high rev rate players will find the Fuze Igniter matches up well on medium-oily tomedium dry lane conditions or lane surfaces that tend to hook early, while players with more average rev rates will find it bestsuited to medium lane conditions.When dulled: The Igniter’s hooking action will increase and its arc will become more even creating a better match-up for oilylane conditions and for smoothing over/under reactions seen on wet/dry lane conditions.

Reaction SetupYour Fuze Igniter can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for two-piece balls, see the included drillinginstructions for reaction characteristics and layouts details.

Your Igniter is finished with a high gloss surface which enhances it’s appearance and reduces hooking action in the oil. Highgloss finishes can sometimes cause over/under reactions, too little hooking action in the oil, then too much hooking action offthe dry, which can be hard to control. To increase hooking action and smooth out the ball reaction dull the surface, first with afine 800-1000 grit abrasive. If more hooking action and a smoother reaction is desired dull the surface of the ball with a coarse320-400 grit abrasive.

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