The only thing in my opinion that the wall has created was a higher average for a weaker bowler, and better bowlers no longer need to practice.  I do not care for it because I hate being in a carry contest with someone that could not hit the pocket ever shot and yet they are going strike for strike with  me.  And I will say that yes I may not like or care for it but it how the game is and I will not b*t#h about it.  I am more interested in when they are going to slow bowling companies down with what they can and cannot make a ball do.
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Watch out Lane1 has droped the BOMB!!!!!
Quantum300

Generalized statement that does not apply to all houses.  There are more  difficult house shots out there; if you want them, go find them.

I apologize in advance to those who have only one house within 50 miles.  I live in a city and shoot three different houses, two of which generally deliver a shot outside my comfort zone.  


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Well, there's always the story of the Paladin on his wedding night....
Sayeth his demure young bride, "I offer you my honor."
"I honor your offer," quoth he.
So the motto would be, "Honor, Offer, Honor, Offer," all night long.

Sawbones: Yes, I remember that thread. There were a lot of interesting perspectives.

Sorry if I came across as gruff, but this theme is wrong and it just won't go away. It brings back thoughts of my opponent in our match point scratch league the other night. He's the highest average in the league at 240, and he whips the pins around like they're plastic toys. He has a ton of revs, but he's accurate and versatile. I'm not even going to complain that he's a lefty.

Until I can find a way to get close to his level, I have no right to complain about anything being 'easy'. As good as this guy legitimately is, he always belives there is more to squeeze out, and he's right because there always is. That's the attitude that bowlers who want to get better should take. Unfortunately, too many make excuses for their lack of continuous improvement.
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"You want the truth? -- You can't handle the truth! "

Integrity.  What is integrity really?

  Bones says that it is an "adherence to a set of rules".  My dad told me that integrity was doing the right thing, even when no one else is watching.

  Can you really take integrity from an inanimate object like the sport/game/recreation of bowling? Here is what I think, even if it is impracticle.

1. I think that once or twice a week league bowlers SHOULD have a pretty easy shot. We all have jobs we work at, and for these people, bowling is supposed to be an enjoyable escape. If it is hard, it probably isn't any fun for a beginner. This level of bowling should be classified as a GAME and should be played as such with easy conditions and rules.

2. I think that higher average bowlers who crave a tougher shot and tougher competition SHOULD be able to find that. I think there should be leagues and tournaments designed for just that reason. If it is a bit harder, most of these people would look at it as a challenge to their talents and work to reach their goals on the tougher conditions.

3. I don't think open bowlers know the difference, nor do they care.  They just want to relax, have a drink or two, fellowship with their friends that came with them, and have a laugh or two at the expense of their friends and get laughed at. The game itself matters not to these people, they could have just as easily went to the putt-putt course instead.

 I used to complain abouteasy conditions too, until I realized that they weren't so easy for everybody, just those that took the time and effort to learn the game. Those who don't got just as left behind as ever.

 Bowling has to be broken down into several categories, but we as bowlers also need to understand that at times those categories must necessarily overlap, and league bowling is where it happens the most often. If you want harder league conditions, use a urethane or a plastic(polyester) ball. You will lose for a while until your average comes back into focus, but I guarantee it will make you a better bowler overall.
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Brunswick will soon own the world.
You must face it.
There is no escape.


Edited on 3/26/2005 4:53 PM