inmate Bowlers? - Page 3

01-08-2009, 04:23 PM

I went last night. Over four games I averaged 161. I had one 200 game. I was really pleased. The damn lane was oily as hell. I had to play straight up the middle with maybe 2 boards of hook on the backend into the pocket or play along the 4 board so that it would grab the dry about 45 feet out at about the 5 board and then hook into the pocket. I made a few split conversions that I was really happy about.

I think I need a new ball drill more aggressively for heavy oil patterns like this. I have a MoRich Solid LevRG drilled for an even arc and it works well on medium and light oil. I have a RotoGrip Neptune that is drilled rather passively and it works well as a spare on medium and heavy and hooks out of the park on dry lanes.

I'm thinking about a Storm Revolution, a Storm Virtual Gravity, a Motiv TX1, or a Brunswick Maxx Zone. Hmmm...

Starscream · 01-08-2009, 04:43 PM

135 average. Haven't played seriously in years.

physiognomy · 02-08-2009, 12:41 AM

I hadn't bowled in about 4yrs before I went 2 or so weeks back... I was pleasantly surprised with scores in the 130-140 range. I'd like to pick up my own ball some day, but wouldn't know the first place to start.

Partagaspete · 02-08-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by physiognomy

I hadn't bowled in about 4yrs before I went 2 or so weeks back... I was pleasantly surprised with scores in the 130-140 range. I'd like to pick up my own ball some day, but wouldn't know the first place to start.

I would tlak with your pro-shop guy a lot really goes into it. What weight, aggresiveness, typicla house oil patterns, etc, etc. However you may find a better deal once youo are ready to purchase from an online vendor.

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big a · 02-08-2009, 08:49 AM

I bowled a lot in highschool. I even got a lot of school paid for in bowling scholarships. I havn't been able to bowl much latly but i plan to get in some more legs soon. I had a 200+ avg on house shoots and 170ish on sport shots/tournament shoots. I even have a couple balls i would let go for a good price or trade

to help some people get started. At one point i had 14+ bowling balls. Now i only have 7 but only throw 3.

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Originally Posted by Partagaspete

I would tlak with your pro-shop guy a lot really goes into it. What weight, aggresiveness, typicla house oil patterns, etc, etc. However you may find a better deal once youo are ready to purchase from an online vendor.

T

You need to watch out with buying online. Sometimes the quality sucks. Also proshops will charge a arm and a leg to drill stuff that is not purchased there. They have to make their money somehow. But i agree with above, talk to them and get a good started ball that is drilled finger tip. After you learn to throw the finger tip while putting some rotation on the ball then it will be time to move up to some more aggressive balls

Partagaspete · 02-08-2009, 09:01 AM

You need to watch out with buying online. Sometimes the quality sucks. Also proshops will charge a arm and a leg to drill stuff that is not purchased there. They have to make their money somehow. But i agree with above, talk to them and get a good started ball that is drilled finger tip. After you learn to throw the finger tip while putting some rotation on the ball then it will be time to move up to some more aggressive balls[/quote]

Just like cigars "Know Thy Vendor" Always buy drilling insurance (you'll get the better quality ball they have and even if it does encounter a problem you will be insured. My house charges 30 bucks ti drill a ball you bring in so add that to the cost from the online vendors to see if it is worth it.

T

01-08-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: inmate Bowlers? I went last night. Over four games I averaged 161. I had one 200 game. I was really pleased. The damn lane was oily as hell. I had to play straight up the middle with maybe 2 boards of hook on the backend into the pocket or play along the 4 board so that it would grab the dry about 45 feet out at about the 5 board and then hook into the pocket. I made a few split conversions that I was really happy about. I think I need a new ball drill more aggressively for heavy oil patterns like this. I have a MoRich Solid LevRG drilled for an even arc and it works well on medium and light oil. I have a RotoGrip Neptune that is drilled rather passively and it works well as a spare on medium and heavy and hooks out of the park on dry lanes. I'm thinking about a Storm Revolution, a Storm Virtual Gravity, a Motiv TX1, or a Brunswick Maxx Zone. Hmmm...

01-08-2009, 04:43 PM	#2
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: inmate Bowlers? 135 average. Haven't played seriously in years. __________________ Insert quote here.

02-08-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I hadn't bowled in about 4yrs before I went 2 or so weeks back... I was pleasantly surprised with scores in the 130-140 range. I'd like to pick up my own ball some day, but wouldn't know the first place to start.

02-08-2009, 09:01 AM	#6
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: inmate Bowlers? You need to watch out with buying online. Sometimes the quality sucks. Also proshops will charge a arm and a leg to drill stuff that is not purchased there. They have to make their money somehow. But i agree with above, talk to them and get a good started ball that is drilled finger tip. After you learn to throw the finger tip while putting some rotation on the ball then it will be time to move up to some more aggressive balls[/quote] Just like cigars "Know Thy Vendor" Always buy drilling insurance (you'll get the better quality ball they have and even if it does encounter a problem you will be insured. My house charges 30 bucks ti drill a ball you bring in so add that to the cost from the online vendors to see if it is worth it. T