Not sure that the video explained application completely (saying "more or less texture"), but I just want to emphasize that if you want your ball to read/hook/slow down sooner, (front to back) you would want to use grits lower than the current surface of the ball. If you want the ball to hook later, you should use grits of a higher number than the current surface of the ball, or even use polish if necessary. Also, when bowlers talk about a ball having "more or less surface" put on a bowling ball, "more surface" refers to the lower number pads, and "less surface" refers to the higher number pads.
I love my Abralons! You've given me another idea for experimentation this summer, whenever that actually begins. Last summer was spent working on my physical game, which at 61 was a lot of work. This summer will be about fine tuning. Thanks for sharing your expertise, Coach Shady!
Nice video, only scratched the surface of the surface adjustment, but in a few minutes got the essential information out. A few things to consider... Abralon pads are marked with the numbers indicating the roughness of the pad itself (not the surface you put on a ball). Second, they are prone to lose this roughness (grit) with each use, so you have to be aware of the number of times you can apply them to the ball because they lose their cut fairly quick (you have higher grit applied on the ball with each use of the pad). There is an option made for bowling, it is called Trucut pad. They are less prone to losing their cut power (last longer then the Abralon pads) and you can take out the residue from the pores of these pads by simply slapping them on the side of the table or anything else. This residue is the main reason for losing the cutting power of all pads. Also, Trucut is marked by numbers that indicate the surface you get on the ball itself if you apply that pad to it. It is worth checking out. Thank's for the video. Keep it up!
Is there any subtle differences between a set of Abralon Pads and SiaAir pads with respect to ball motion across the grit spectrum? I prefer SiaAir because they seem to last longer than the Abralon Pads I've used and just wondering if they different type of abrasive in each pads gives you something different on the lanes.
Well, there is a such thing in bowling called making an adjustment with your feet, eyes, arm swing, changing finger layout on the ball and etc when the lanes start going light or high in the pocket. Abralon pads are useless because you can't use them during sanctioned leagues and tournaments. They're only allowed during practice outside the league. You can use them during warmup before the first ball is thrown during the first frame on the first game. But other than that, useless and only good for resurfacing the ball and making the ball new again for do it yourself or at the pro shop.
Not sure that the video explained application completely (saying "more or less texture"), but I just want to emphasize that if you want your ball to read/hook/slow down sooner, (front to back) you would want to use grits lower than the current surface of the ball. If you want the ball to hook later, you should use grits of a higher number than the current surface of the ball, or even use polish if necessary.
Also, when bowlers talk about a ball having "more or less surface" put on a bowling ball, "more surface" refers to the lower number pads, and "less surface" refers to the higher number pads.
I love my Abralons! You've given me another idea for experimentation this summer, whenever that actually begins. Last summer was spent working on my physical game, which at 61 was a lot of work. This summer will be about fine tuning.
Thanks for sharing your expertise, Coach Shady!
Nice video, only scratched the surface of the surface adjustment, but in a few minutes got the essential information out.
A few things to consider...
Abralon pads are marked with the numbers indicating the roughness of the pad itself (not the surface you put on a ball). Second, they are prone to lose this roughness (grit) with each use, so you have to be aware of the number of times you can apply them to the ball because they lose their cut fairly quick (you have higher grit applied on the ball with each use of the pad).
There is an option made for bowling, it is called Trucut pad. They are less prone to losing their cut power (last longer then the Abralon pads) and you can take out the residue from the pores of these pads by simply slapping them on the side of the table or anything else. This residue is the main reason for losing the cutting power of all pads. Also, Trucut is marked by numbers that indicate the surface you get on the ball itself if you apply that pad to it. It is worth checking out.
Thank's for the video.
Keep it up!
Love my Trucut pads. CtD is where it's at for adjusting ball surface.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for the kind comments. Glad you enjoy them.
Coach Shady and Mike! Good info on surface... Looking forward to getting back on the lanes and competition soon... and apply this tip ✌🏽👍🏽😊👌🏽✌🏽
Thanks Romeo. Hopefully the bowling centers will be open soon.
Is there any subtle differences between a set of Abralon Pads and SiaAir pads with respect to ball motion across the grit spectrum? I prefer SiaAir because they seem to last longer than the Abralon Pads I've used and just wondering if they different type of abrasive in each pads gives you something different on the lanes.
I've always wondered if this ruins ball or if you can continues change texture with no effect ? Will this work with urathene
Well, there is a such thing in bowling called making an adjustment with your feet, eyes, arm swing, changing finger layout on the ball and etc when the lanes start going light or high in the pocket.
Abralon pads are useless because you can't use them during sanctioned leagues and tournaments. They're only allowed during practice outside the league. You can use them during warmup before the first ball is thrown during the first frame on the first game. But other than that, useless and only good for resurfacing the ball and making the ball new again for do it yourself or at the pro shop.
Nobody mentioned Heather lol, wow!!!
She looked pissed off from the beginning to the end.
Coach reminds me of Bo Burton Jr.
Heather looks mad that her ball got scuffed up.