Bowler: Jeff Ussery
Date: February 20th, 2006
Coverstock: Traxion Reactive 0.30
RG: 2.51"
Differential: .051"
Pin to PAP Distance: 5"
Degree Layout: 35 Degrees
Balance Hole: 25/32" Hole x 2" Deep - 3" Right of Grip Center
Surface Preparation: 2000 Abralon
What I Was Looking For in this Ball and Layout:
This is the second Total NV that I drilled, and I was looking for something that
was very aggressive but would give me a little different shape than Total NV #1.
I was hoping this ball would clean up the front just a little but still make a
very aggressive downlane move.
What I Ended Up With in this Ball and Layout:
This ball accomplished exactly what I wanted through the front part of the lane,
and it fits my eye very well. This Total NV is scuffed to 2000 Abralon so that
it will handle very heavy volumes of lane oil. I used a 5" pin distance to give
the ball just a little more length than Total NV #1. The surfaces between the
two balls are identical. As with the first Total NV I drilled, this ball lets
me know immediately when the heads are no longer slick enough for me to use it.
At the breakpoint, this Total NV is completely different than the first one.
Where the first Total NV makes an arcing type of shape, this Total NV turns the
corner more quickly and responds faster to friction. My mass bias location is
designed to get the ball to roll earlier and smoother than most of my equipment,
and it certainly accomplishes that. I believe that you'll see this in the videos,
particularly in the overhead shots. This Total NV is the perfect complement to
my first one for the way that I throw the ball.
In overall hook, this Total NV is just slightly below my first one. With a slightly
weaker pin position, the ball ended up slightly weaker. Perfect! I've also been
very impressed with surface adjustments on my Total NVs, particularly with this
ball. I've actually used this ball everywhere between 500 grit Abralon and 4000
grit Abralon with polish applied. The ball responds very well to surface changes,
but I never feel as if it is rolling too early in the heads. Don't be afraid to
make surface adjustments to your ball to fine tune your ball reaction!
***Our ball reviews are developed from a wide variety of lane conditions, surfaces,
and environments. We are attempting to give you an idea of our overall experience
and findings from a ball. Remember that all bowlers are different in regards to
ball speed, revolutions, axis rotation, and axis tilt. Bowlers will see different
qualities from bowling balls based on these factors. Be sure to also take into
account the bowler's environment (lane surface, oil pattern, etc.) and their expectation
(hook, score, etc.) before drilling a new ball for anybody.
