Bowling Ball Pin Distance

Just to add to the last comment.

Bowling ball pin distance. Other than surface texture it is the single most important factor in determining ball reaction. When ordering a ball a 3 4 pin to cg length is a standard range and it will let you use most layouts. Figure 6 shows a classic example of two bowling balls with identical pin to pap distances and pin buffers. Distance from the foul line to the front of the pin deck.

It is also the point around which the ball wants to rotate. It is defined as the distance measured along the surface of the ball from the bowler s positive axis point pap to the ball s pin where. Depending on how high above the fingers you go with the pin. The only difference is the psa to pap distance.

Given an infinite length and time a ball will eventually rotate around the pin either with the pin down on the lane or on top of the ball. It is controlling how the core is oriented at the moment of release. We have used a 2 psa to pap distance on the ball on the left and 6 psa to pap distance on the ball on the right. Distance from the 7 pin to the left gutter and the 10 pin to the right gutter.

Also what pin distance is best for which type of layout. The pin to pap distance appropriately enough is the distance from your positive axis point to the pin. Distance from the front of the pin deck to the back. Does a pin in or a pin out make any difference when it comes to ball reaction.

My usual layout is pin up between the fingers or on top of the ring finger with the cg kicked out i personally would go with the 4 1 4 if your going to do that. Distance from the back row of pins to the back of the lane. 60 feet 720 inches. The cg placement and therefore the pin distance tells you something about the internal weight distribution and the core placement.

Because of variation in the manufacturer s process usbc receives pin out distances that vary from 1 inch to sometimes 6 inches. Pin to pap distance is one of the dozens of factors that can affect the on lane motion of a bowling ball. The pin to pap distance can range anywhere from 0 to 6. Its distance from the pap will dictate the amount of track flare and the amount of energy released which influences the amount of hook potential.

It is going to control how much of the core s flare potential you utilize in the bowling ball. A viewer asked about effects of pin to cg distance and. The pin in the bowling ball the colored plug signifies the center of the core.