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ndlv68
01-07-2008, 08:52 PM
Been bowling for recreation for about 10 yrs. What I mean by recreation is just going out with the family when we feel like it and getting together with friends. I did bowl in a league once about 5 years ago and averaged a 168 with a high game of 223 (very lucky that game.) It was at that time by buddy gave me his old Rhino which I still have and use to this day. I never had it drilled for me, it seemed to work okay without pain. So I am used to bowling with fingertip holes. Anyways, last weekend, my wife and I went out to bowl and I, very surprisingly bowled a 191, 195, and a 170-something. Being the sweetheart that she is, she decided to buy me a ball. I found that out today. She talked to one of her friends and she ordered me the Anger. Great for me. But now here is the question. I now have to get the ball drilled. When I go to the pro-shop, is he going to need to know my PAP, bec. I have no idea what that is. I know how I bowl, but am I gonna have to explain that to them. I just don't want to look like an idiot. I love bowling, but hate looking like an idiot. BTW, the reason she got me the ball, is because we are going to bowl every weekend from now on. Any help appreciated. If it's the wrong ball to get, too late, it's on it's way and I am going to keep it regardless bec it's from her.;)

ghc83
01-07-2008, 09:01 PM
just take your other ball with ya...if he needs the PAP and things related he'll have you throw a few to get a track on the ball...all the other measurements they should measure again anyway...

ndlv68
01-07-2008, 09:06 PM
thanks very much!

ghc83
01-07-2008, 09:10 PM
oooh and when they ask you what you want the ball to do make sure u know what to tell them...i also have an anger and i have it drilled with the number 1 pattern and with this drilling it definately hooks a ton...it blows through the oil pretty quick and snaps really hard on the back..