What is low track?

Low Track (Spinner) A bowler that has a low track typically comes over the top of the ball at the point of release. Typically a low track or spinner style bowler's track is three or more inches away from the thumbhole.

1. What is high track?
2. What is a low track in bowling?
3. What is plus or minus in bowling?
4. What is axis tilt in bowling?
5. What is track flare potential?
6. How does RG affect a bowling ball?
7. What is the perfect scale for bowling ball?
8. What's the advantage of a high track dozer?

What is high track?

A ball track is determined by the location of the first oil ring in relation to the finger and thumb holes. ... This track is considered high because it is about 1 to 1 1/2 inches from the finger and thumb hole.

What is a low track in bowling?

Low Track (Spinner)

A bowler that has a low track typically comes over the top of the ball at the point of release. Typically a low track or spinner style bowler's track is three or more inches away from the thumbhole.

What is plus or minus in bowling?

So plus or minus a number is how many total pins you are from a 200 average. For example for a 3 game series 600 would be "even" and 80 over would be a 680 series. Or a 580 series would be - 20 since that's how far you are away from a 200 average. Goes for any amount of games.

What is axis tilt in bowling?

Axis tilt is the spin that you put on the ball. Tilt increases as the circumference of the ball track lessens, there's more tilt with a spinner and less tilt with a high track. To determine the tilt of your axis, you must find the axis of the ball's rotation.

What is track flare potential?

The bowling ball flare potential is the maximum amount a bowling ball can migrate while traveling down the lane. Flare potential can be used as an indicator for which bowling balls are best suited for certain patterns and conditions i.e. oily lane conditions (high flare) and or drier lane conditions (low flare).

How does RG affect a bowling ball?

RG-differential indicates the bowling ball's track flare potential. Therefore, the higher the differential, the more the ball will flare. The more flare on a bowling ball, the more the bowling ball cover touches the lane surface. With more of the surface touching the lane, the earlier the ball wants to hook.

What is the perfect scale for bowling ball?

The Perfect Scale® ranges from 1 to 300. Plastic bowling balls with very low hook potential, rate a 5. The highest number achieved on the scale to date is 237.7.

What's the advantage of a high track dozer?

By separating the drive sprockets from the track roller frame and elevating them above the tracks, more track remained on the ground for improved traction. The elevated sprocket design was also better able to absorb ground shocks for longer life and greater operator comfort.