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Finding Your Positive Axis Point (PAP)

This method of finding your postivie axis point (pap) requires no pro shop tools. However, your pro shop might have an armadillo tool that can quickly find your PAP also.

Step 1
bowling ball Using a low flaring bowling ball, roll it down the lane so you get a good track of oil on the bowling ball. You can either trace along the oil track with a wax pencil as shown in the photo, or quickly go to step two before the oil disappears.

Step 2
bowling ball Next, place the bowling ball on a table as shown with the track line horizontal to the table. The top most part of the bowling ball as indicated by the arrow on the graphic, is your positive axis point.
Positive Axis Point Video Example
If you place a piece of contrasting tape on the positive axis point of a low flaring ball, you should see the tape remain at a constant point. The below video is an example of a correctly marked positive axis point.