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保齡球答問(六)


Bill Monce



Q:
I’m a power tweener (17mph, 375 rpm), I think. Many
times on late blocks, the shot is still playable, but my
ball gets back to the pocket d.o.a. I think it’s covering
too many boards. Yet, when I try to go more direct, the
shot seems too precise and it is much harder to hit the
pocket. What types of coverstok and layouts should I be using?

我是個球勁強、中轉速、中角度(17mph, 375 rpm)的打者，
常常到了比賽後段，僅管路線還是可以控制，但球一進1,3就掛點
了，我想或許是跨過太多板數的關係，試著把它打直一點，球卻
要打更準，否則就很難打到正點！請問我該選擇那種球及鑽法?

A:
Tweener have the ability to keep the ball in play on
a wide variety of conditions. This can be a distinct
advantage when the scoring environment is low. However,
if the scoring environment is higher, it is not uncommon
for the tweener to get trapped in between the two parts of
the lane that are scoring the highest. The tweener’s rev
rate is too high to play straighter in the dry part of the
lane with the strokers, and too low to move deeper into
the oil with the power players. For this reason, many tweeners
are considered to be a jack-of-all-trades and a master of
none. With that said, let’s look at some reasons you could
be struggling. They are the lane conditions, your physical
game, and your equipment selection.

Tweener(中轉速、中角度的打法)可以適應較寬廣的球道狀
況，在低分的環境下尤其有利。但如果分數飈得很高，這種打法
的優勢就比較難在球道上的二個高分區顯現出來。球道上油量稀
少的地方，Tweener的轉速太快，球往往會彎過頭，無法能像
strokers(低轉速、小角度)以外側直送路線進袋。想要像power
player 般採大內側走重油區，又因為轉速太慢，球出油區後就
彎不回來。正因為如此，很多Tweener型的球員，在各種球道上
的表現都還不錯，可就是拿不到第一！你的困擾容我用球道狀況
、打球動作及球具的選用來說明:

As you bowl in tournament or league play, the front of
the lane will dry up and the back end will often become
tighter due to carrydown. The degree may vary, depending
on the type of oil used and the lane surface. In the earlier
stagers of play this can be an advantage. Carrydown can
smooth out back end reaction and give you more room inside
of your intended target. The problem develops when the front
of the lane becomes dry enough to make the ball bleed off
energy too early. The result is a weak back end reaction.
When this occurs, it can be very easy to find the pocket and
very difficult to carry corner pins.

球隊練球或比賽時，前端的油會變乾，後端因為油的不斷後帶
，使球道變得愈來愈難打，球道的變化的快慢取決敷陳的油質及表
面的材料。初期的油後帶會平順球的後段反應，容許路線往內的一
點小誤差，但當前端的油變乾後，球的能量會太早放完，使球在後
端的反應變得笨笨的，當這毎現象發生時，球雖然容易打進1,3，但
是會因為角落瓶的殘留而很難獲得全倒。

As the ball travels down the lane, it loses ball speed
and axis rotation. If given enough time the ball will lose
all axis rotation and axis tilt. This is called roll out.
When the ball rolls out, it has used up all of its energy.
Many tweeners have between 30 ~ 50 degrees of axis rotation.
This is great for controlling the back end of the lane on
fresh oil patterns, but not so great for creating area when
the lane opens up. A combination of lower degrees of axis
rotation and drier lane conditions results in weaker hits
that leave a flat 10 pin or weak split.

球一下到球道後，球速及側旋角就開始減少，如果時間足夠得
使球的側旋角及軸傾角都喪失，這個現象稱作 ” roll out”。
roll out的球，能量已完全耗盡。很多tweener的側旋角介於30 ~ 50度
之間，這種角度在球道剛上完油時，球在球道後段的反應會是穏定犀
利又好控制，但是一旦球道前端的油量變少，人要往左移，球線要愈
打愈開時 (the lane opens up)，這種打法就佔不了便宜了！在較乾
的球道上採用較小的側旋，會使球的擊瓶力道變弱，倒致進點時留下
10號瓶，甚至開花！

Ball selection is critical in today’s bowling environment.
As Ball Designer Mo Pinel says, “You can’t out-bowl bad ball
reaction”. This has never been true. Many bowlers try to make
perfect shots rather than select a ball and an area on the lane
that gives them the maximum margin for error. Bad ball reaction
has a snowball effect on your performance. Selection the wrong
ball will make you play the wrong part of the lane, make poor
adjustment decisions and so on.


今日的保齡球環境下，球具的選擇異常重要！正如保齡球設計大師
Mo Pinel所言: “反應不佳的球是打不贏的” 這可真是至理名言。很多
球員只想把每一球打得完美無缺，卻忽略了選擇適合的球及進攻路線來
創造出最大的容錯空間。反應不佳的球對打球效率的影響會像雪球般地
愈滾愈大，選錯了球會使你在球道上找了不對的攻擊路線，用了很爛的
策略及調整方式等等….

To be successful on these conditions, bowlers must have the
ability to generate more axis rotation and select the proper
equipment. Higher degrees of axis rotation will allow the ball
to skid through lighter volumes of oil and react sharper on the
back end of the lane. Bowling longer format tournaments and late
shift leagues will require balls that are cleaner through the
front of the lane and stronger on the back. To achieve this, use
reactive balls with pins above the fingers. Placing the pin from
4-5 1/2 inches form the PAP will give you a good combination of
length and back end.


想征服這種球道狀況，得先打出較大側旋及選擇適當用球。較大的側
旋角使球能滑過稀薄的油區，保留能量到尾段時仍然可以銳利反應！長局
數的比賽或球隊聯賽的後幾局，使用的球必須能越過快沒有油的前段，且
在球道末端仍有足夠擊瓶力道。此時選擇反應樹脂的球，把pin擺在兩指上
方離PAP 4 ~ 5 1/2吋的地方，是可以兼俱滑行長度及尾段反應的組合。

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Q:
I don’t have the hand to “go around the corner”. I’m a
stroker style with 250 rpm and 15.5 mph. When bowling in tournaments
and leagues, and bowling with bowlers that have higher rev rates
(playing deeper than me), I’m okay until the head oil goes. Then,
I have to make a big move to find head oil, yet the still existent
midlane oil won’t let me throw “my shot”. I seem to need much
more back end to play the line and get it back to the pocket.
What should I do?

我是個低轉速、小角度(250 rpm，15.5 mph)的stroker，沒有把球”
送到溝邊再回來的”本事。和高轉速的球友(他們打比我內側的線)比賽
或球隊練球時，剛開始我還可以，但只要球道前端的油變少，我就要作
出大調整來找出較油的地方，但是球道中段的油還是無法配合我的球速
和轉速，使得球在後段的反應不足，進不了1,3的口袋區，有什麼解決的
辦法嗎?

A:

Many slower speed strokers experince this problem. Player
with softer ball speeds are more sensitive to the depletion of
oil in the front of the lane. There are several approaches to
combationg this problem. Two approaches are increasing your ball
speed and increasing your axis rotation.

很多球速慢的stroker都會經驗和你一樣的難題，龜速球對於球道前端
的失油非常敏感，有幾個方法可以解決這個問題，其中的二項是增加球速及
加大側旋。

Ball speed is the most dominant characteristic in ball reaction.
In order for a ball to hook, it must lose ball speed. Increasing
your ball speed will reduce hook and allow you to play closer to
the friction. Increasing ball speed is a difficult adjustment for
most bowlers. Most bowlers use muscle to increase ball speed. Using
muscle to increase ball speed creates inconsistencies in timing and
accuracy.

對於球的反應來說，球速有著最具影響力的主導地位，球要先喪失速度
才能彎得起來，加快球速會減少彎度，使球較不會受到球道變乾的影響。加
快球速對大多數球員來說並不容易，他們會用力丟球來增加速度，使用肌力
來增加球速會造成時間差的不固定並失去準度。

Increasing axis rotation is one of the quickest and most
effective ways to increase back end reaction when the lane
condition breaks down. Higher degrees of axis rotation will
make the ball push through the heads and respond harder on
the back end. There are several methods used to increase axis
rotation. They range from minor grip adjustments to changing
your release entirely.

當球道變得紊亂、前段失油後端帶油時，一個最有效的方法是加大側旋
來增加球尾的反應，大側旋角的球滑得較深，尾端反應也較大。有幾種方法
可以加大側旋，從些微調整球孔到整個改變釋球都有人採用。

Lateral pitches in the fingers and thumb can be altered
to increase or decrease axis rotation. Rolling the pitches
to the left (for righthanded players) places more weight on
the inside of the hand. This makes it easier for the hand to
rotate around the side of the ball at the release point. If
you choose this approach, make sure to adjust both the fingers
and the thumb. Changing one without the other can put the hand
in a strained position that could result in injury.

調整姆指及兩指的左右進退分可以增加或減少側旋，向左的pitch
(右手球員)將球的重量偏向手的內側，離手時手部繞著球面的旋拉會較
為容易，如果採取這個調整方式，記得姆指和兩指的pitch都要改變，
單單改變姆指或兩指會增加手的負擔甚至倒致受傷。

Release changes can also be made to increase or decrease
axis rotation. Many bowlers try to manipulate their hand at
the release to change ball roll. While it is effective for
some, it is difficult to repeat for most. When working with
students, I prefer to have them focus on the distribution fo
the ball’s weight in the hand. This allows the bowler to focus
on maintaining hand position throughout the swing to get the
desired reaction. To increase axis rotation, simply place the
weight of the ball on the inside (little finger side) of your
hand in the setup. As you begin your approach, focus on keeping
the weight in the same position. This will allow your hand to
rotate around the ball naturally at the release point, increasing
your axis rotation and back end reaction.

改變釋球也可以增加或減少側旋，很多球員利用手部的細微動作來控
制球的運動方式，有些人是可以，大部份很難每次都做得一樣。在教學生
時，我則提醒他們專注於球的重量在手上的分配，這可使球員在整個擺盪
的過程中，保持手部的動作來獲得自己想要的球反應。想加大側旋，只要
在執球時使球的重量偏向手的內側(小指側)，助走過程中將球的重量固定
在同樣的位置，到了釋球點時，手部自然地繞球旋轉來增加側旋及球尾反應。

Using a combination of grip changes and release changes will
have a more profound effect. I suggest you try changing the release
first. If the effect is not enough, visit your pro shop for a grip
adjustment.

同時調整指孔及加大側旋，對於球尾的反應會有加乘的效果，但我還
是建議先改變釋球方式，如果還是不夠，再請球具部來調整球孔。


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Q:
I know that the biggest hooking balls seem to be the
highest priced, but they also seem to have the shortest
lifespan. What types of balls do you suggest for oily lanes
that might also give me more use for my money?

最彎的球售價好像也是最貴的，但壽命卻也是最短的！在油
道上，有那幾種球是物超所值的?

A:
If you are looking for the most bang for the buck when
selectiong a ball for heavy oil I suggest looking for a low
RG/high diffential ball with an aggressive reactive coverstock.
Many bowlers go straight to particle coverstocks for heavy oil.
While they are very effective, particle coverstocks are more
sensitive to oil depletion and tend to be less versatile.
Strong reactive coverstocks tend to maintain the strong midlane
and continuous back end motion that we like to see on high
volumes of oil.

如果你想在重油道上找到物超所值的球，我的建議是:
低RG/高RG差、高破壞力反應樹脂球。很多球員會直接選擇微
粒樹脂球來對付重油道，微粒樹脂很適合重油，但球道一旦失
油，球會較不好控制。強力的反應樹脂球皮，在高油量的球道
上，還是可以維持中段反應，使球到了球道尾段仍然能持續作動。

Performance vesus durability has been an issue in bowling
since reactive resin bowling balls were introduced. Bowlers
realized very quickly after the advent of reactive urethane
that they had to sacrifice longevity for performance.
Unfortunately, there is no single answer to the question of
which balls last the longest. There seems to be as many opinions
on this issue as there are bowlers. The one overwhelming fact is
that bowling balls require regular maintenance to perform optimally.
We would not let our cars go over that magic 3000 mile mark
without an oil change, but will use our newest ball over 100 games
without resurfacing or cleaning it.

打從反應樹脂球問世以來，破壞力及耐久性始終是這款保齡球的
話題，球員很快就查覺，他那很’兇’的球一下子就打掛了！可惜的
是，這個問題到目前還沒有找到單一有效的解決辦法，各家所採行的
方式也不盡相同。不能改變的事實是: 保齡球一定要定期保養，才可
以在球道上作出適切的反應，我們都會讓開了超過3000英哩的汽車進
廠換油保養，但不少人的新球在打了100局以上，卻不作任何的表面處
理或清潔！

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Q:
I’ve heard a lot about a drilling with the pin in the
middle of the grip and cg kicked out 45 degrees, with a
weight hole at 6.75 from pin on the same line. What are the
likely characteristics of such a drilling and what types of
balls should it be used on? Can it be used on a MB ball?

聽說有種鑽法把pin放在三孔中心，cg外移45度，離pin 6.75吋
的地方開平衡孔，這種鑽法是在什麼狀況下使用，有MB的球可以這樣
鑽嗎?



A:
The layout you are describing is designed to increase
control of the midlane. By placing the pin in the grip center,
both the finger and thumbholes are removing mass form the top
of the core. This lowers both RG and differential of the ball.
Lower RG balls will rev sooner and faster, increasing midlane
control and smoothing out the breakpoint. The CG and balance
hole placement on this layout are designed to move the bowtie
of the track toward the fingers. This reduces the possibility
of the ball flaring over the fingers.

你所提到的鑽法是用來強化中段反應用的，將pin擺在三孔中心，
開球時兩指及姆指會自球心上方抽離質量，如此一來會同時降低RG及RG
差。低RG的球會較快作動，加強球的中段控制及使轉折平順。CG及平衡
孔的擺法是用來將油圈的交叉點移往兩指，以防止球滾過兩指的指孔。

Since this layout is designed for control, it can be used
on wet/dry patterns to keep the ball from overracting when it
hits the dry, or on flatter paterns where there is not a defined
breakpoint. While this layout can be used on almost any ball,
I prefer to use it on low RG symmetrical cores. Symmetrical
cores lose axis tilt and rotation more evenly. The result is a
smoother motion at the breakpoint. This layout will enhance that
characteristic.

這種開法的設計是用來強化控制力的，在前油後乾的球道上，使球
碰到乾燥區時不致過度反應。也可以用在較平的油象、轉折不明顯的球
道狀況下。雖然這種開法可適用於任何球，我個人較偏愛使用低RG，對
稱型球心(沒有MB)的球，對稱型的球心失去軸傾角及側旋角時較為平順
，因此會有較為和緩的轉折點，這種開法更強化這個特性。

While this layout can be a very useful tool for many, lower
pin drillings are not for everyone. For instance, a player with
slow ball speed would have trouble using a ball drilled with the
pin in the grip center. The ball could read the lane too early
with little back end reaction. It is also possible for the track
to flare over the fingers for players with higher ball tracks.

僅管這種開法球對於很多人相當管用，但低PIN的開法並非適用於每
個人。舉例來說，球速慢的球員對於這種PIN擺在三孔中心的球就會有使
用上的麻煩，球會太早咬住球道，而幾乎沒有尾段反應。高油線的打者
也可能使球滾過兩指指孔。

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