08/24/07
2007 WWC
Lane Conditions
By John Davis
The following are the details regarding the lanes and conditioning:
Number of Lanes: 36
Surface: HPL 9000
Pinsetters: AMF 8290’s
Conditioner: Infinity
Cleaner: Defence-C
Lane Machine: Kustodian Walker
Players, Coaches, and Team Managers:
The bowling Center in Monterey and the Federation of Mexico are working hard to make this a great tournament. I have every confidence they will.
The patterns this year are 35 ft and 45 ft. We will be using Infinity lane conditioner and Defence-C lane cleaner. The machines will be the Kustodian Walker.
Regarding the lanes, although they are in spec, there are many crowns. The lengthwise level is variable from front to back. This is normal. The combined topography is different from lane to lane. For the most part all the lanes go uphill slightly from 40-45 feet to the pins. All this will translate into the short playing well; in to out slightly, on some lanes, while others will play better up the boards. The long will be less will be less affected.
So, this year’s patterns are made to blend with the surface. The front to back ratio is over 3 to 1 on the long and the short is a little over 2 to one. The actual pattern difficulty is easier than normal. This will smooth out the differences slightly in ball reaction from lane to lane and keep the styles more balanced. There is a chance that if we miss the perfect scoring pace (whatever that is), we will miss high. The pin carry will determine this fact.
Coaches, remember to have your players treat each lane individually. Take notes on each lane for your players. Always watch ball reaction on the next pair of lanes during competition. I remember the great bowlers of the past always kept note books on each lane during competition. In those days they talked about high boards and low boards. How times have changed.
As always, bring all your bowling skills to Monterey. Remember this; let your bowling balls be your guide.
John Davis
Short Pattern
Long Pattern
Number of Lanes: 36
Surface: HPL 9000
Pinsetters: AMF 8290’s
Conditioner: Infinity
Cleaner: Defence-C
Lane Machine: Kustodian Walker
Players, Coaches, and Team Managers:
The bowling Center in Monterey and the Federation of Mexico are working hard to make this a great tournament. I have every confidence they will.
The patterns this year are 35 ft and 45 ft. We will be using Infinity lane conditioner and Defence-C lane cleaner. The machines will be the Kustodian Walker.
Regarding the lanes, although they are in spec, there are many crowns. The lengthwise level is variable from front to back. This is normal. The combined topography is different from lane to lane. For the most part all the lanes go uphill slightly from 40-45 feet to the pins. All this will translate into the short playing well; in to out slightly, on some lanes, while others will play better up the boards. The long will be less will be less affected.
So, this year’s patterns are made to blend with the surface. The front to back ratio is over 3 to 1 on the long and the short is a little over 2 to one. The actual pattern difficulty is easier than normal. This will smooth out the differences slightly in ball reaction from lane to lane and keep the styles more balanced. There is a chance that if we miss the perfect scoring pace (whatever that is), we will miss high. The pin carry will determine this fact.
Coaches, remember to have your players treat each lane individually. Take notes on each lane for your players. Always watch ball reaction on the next pair of lanes during competition. I remember the great bowlers of the past always kept note books on each lane during competition. In those days they talked about high boards and low boards. How times have changed.
As always, bring all your bowling skills to Monterey. Remember this; let your bowling balls be your guide.
John Davis
Short Pattern
Long Pattern
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