They show the picture with the line to the pocket but that is all relative. Are they accurate? I am sure that depending on the drilling/lane conditions that they could be accurate. I don't put too much into them though. It may help when you are trying to determine which ball has the highest hooking potential. I will look at them when trying to the reaction between 2 different balls but I don't take it as "This ball will hook X amount and this ball will hook Y amount." Use it as a guideline, not gospel.

Ray, everyone has access to the layout sheets all you have to do is ask the Pro Shop when before they drill the ball up, or if you bought it online the sheet should be in the box the ball came in. Many times you can find them on the manufacturers website as well.

As for the diagrams showing a balls reaction, like GP said, it's more to compare how the different balls react in comparison to each other. For example, arc versus skid/flip. They don't represent the ideal line for that ball.

In my opinion the Secret is a little longer and stronger compared to the Special Agent. The Agent should go longer than both and be a little weaker, but have a hard arc off the breakpoint. Just my take on it.

The only way I read those charts is that they don't apply to everyone. But, ANYONE who rolls one of these balls, whether it is the yellow line, green, red or black, should expect other balls to react more or less then the one they rolled.

It's all relative to how you roll.

i had one of the sheets come with my MoRich. i pick a lay out that would seem to fit my style. low revs medium speed and aggressive hook. and still got it drilled the way he wanted it. but it wasn't mike either this was before mike and want use that guy again. the ball plays long and no snap but has arc. about it.