Post by: tvphotog on July 22, 2011, 02:30:31 AM
I almost got my first 800 last night and am still looking for my first 300. Since my brother got his 300 last year, my mom is always saying you'll get your 300 someday. I don't think people understand that the 800 is almost better than the 300. I might want the 800 first, but would gladly take either. Any thoughts ?
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Post by: T C 300 on July 22, 2011, 10:38:29 AM
for me its both!!
getn a 300 or 800 is fine and great, but getn both in the same set is a GREAT feat!!!
Post by: marvey23 on July 22, 2011, 10:39:10 AM
Without a doubt I would rather shoot a 800 over a 300 because anyone can catch fire for one game.
Post by: milorafferty on July 22, 2011, 10:46:55 AM
Post by: xxrainmakerxx on July 22, 2011, 11:28:28 AM
Hands down 800, no question.
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Post by: SrKegler on July 22, 2011, 11:37:12 AM
I've got both. I took more pleasure in the 8's than the 3s. However I know how hard the 800 is. Most league bowlers though look at the 300 as perfection. 800s mean you misssed some shots to them. (????)
Two of the houses I used to bowl at in Illinois payed you $300 for a 300, not a penny for an 800 though.
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Post by: Inverted 1 on July 22, 2011, 11:47:57 AM
I've shot 800 twice in 40+ years of bowling. Much harder than getting a 300..
Post by: AlBundy33 on July 22, 2011, 11:51:21 AM
I was fortunate enough to shoot my one and only 800 the night I shot my first 300......been waiting over 11 years to shoot another 800. LOL.
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Post by: Juggernaut on July 22, 2011, 12:54:16 PM
The 800, for me, was much harder to get and was more satisfying.
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Post by: 9andaWiggle on July 22, 2011, 01:49:04 PM
800. Because luck is much less of a factor. Anyone in any given game can get lucky for 12, but luck alone will not get you 28+. Especially those last 10 frames after you do the math in your head from the first 2 games.
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Post by: Pinbuster on July 22, 2011, 02:24:24 PM
I'm sure it will be overwhelming in favor of the 800.
The 300 has some mystique as it is a "perfect" game.
But the 800 is at a much lower percentage level and I believe most who have done both would say they are prouder of their 800.
I've had a few 800's and I'm still amazed that I happened to carry that well for an entire set. The thought of carrying 36 for a 900 is something I can't comprehend.
Post by: Sunshine n Lollipops on July 22, 2011, 03:09:35 PM
The 800 means you really bowled well all three games. Massive figjam alert! I got my 800 the same night I shot my first and second ever 300's back to back. Really should have just hung them up after that. Got my third 300 but the second 800 is elusive.
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Post by: THIRTYSIXRED on July 22, 2011, 04:56:46 PM
I remember my 803 series. There is "less pressure" as people have poor memories and don't do the addition of where you are during the night as far as series. There was a very limited number of people who came over to watch. The 2 teams bowling each other know, but most of the league does not readily see it.
A 300 game everyone stops to watch. Never thrown one, but I've seen the people get nervous with everyone stopping to give them lane courtesy. Almost does them more harm then good.
As far as minimum # of strikes for 800...I believe it is 24
9/ X X X X X X X X 9/9 = 268 (Do this 3 games and you have 804)
I am very proud of my 800. Would not trade it for the 300. Will just have to wait a while longer.
Post by: Sunshine n Lollipops on July 22, 2011, 05:32:09 PM
You're entitled to your opinion. Unfortunately, your opinion on the 800 is way off base.
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Post by: DON DRAPER on July 24, 2011, 05:09:36 PM
Post by: Hogsharley on July 24, 2011, 08:17:28 PM
800's are harder to achieve. I would take the 8 over the 3.
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Post by: Mighty Buffalo on July 25, 2011, 06:22:34 AM
I would agree with sunshine on this one. Shooting any kind of an 800 is a great accomplishment, and to equate an 800 now to being an 850 to be a real accomplishment is in my opinion garbage. I shot 814 and 826 about 6 months from each other, and each time I had more nerves that last game than I ever had shooting a 300. Basically, take the nerves you have for the tenth frame of a 300 and multiply it times 10 for each frame in the third game.
I like having accomplished both, but for me the 800 is the bigger accomplishment.
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Post by: Nodsleinad on July 25, 2011, 06:34:29 AM
800 for sure...it meant and means more to me.....300'd barely gets any reaction now. I personally have 3-4 times more 300 than 800's.
Now the ultimate would be 800 at nationals
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Post by: Inverted 1 on July 25, 2011, 11:38:52 AM
B to B 300 is huge..best I've ever done b to b is 300 - 279..good shooting
Post by: Brickguy221 on July 25, 2011, 02:50:46 PM
+1 ... My good friend Chet has it right...
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Post by: on July 25, 2011, 03:22:58 PM
I'd rather have 300 - 800 series... Right now I'm settling for 1.
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Post by: On Further Review on July 25, 2011, 04:53:40 PM
I never rolled either a 300 or 800 and now I'm probably too old to ever do it but if I'm ever lucky enough to get one or the other I'd prefer an 800 for reasons that some posters have already said.
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The closest I came to an 800 was 775. Shot 279, 279, 217. 3rd game got started and had a quick front 4 then 1 wheel fell off. Thought okay I can still do this after a weak 7-10 leave, couldn't recover after that.
No honor scores or 11 in a row to my credit although I do have 11 in a row unsanctioned that was posted on the records board above the bar window from when I shot 290 on the Cheetah pattern during a summer league.
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Post by: BigBaller on February 03, 2013, 01:26:01 AM
2 weeks before i shot 8 i was talking with Ernie Schlegel in the pro shop and he told me to hang in there someday it will happen and it did.
I would take 800 over 300 everyday.
The one thing i have noticed is when i shot my 3's people were standing around watching. When i shot 8 i was the only one keeping track. Nobody even knew. But I did, and that is what mattered to me.
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Post by: cav on February 03, 2013, 01:31:11 PM
Anyone that says 300 should just quit bowling...
I think 300......But alas I quit bowling due to this post...farewell.
Cav
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Post by: LookingForALeftyWall on February 03, 2013, 02:19:53 PM
Now, I think as you get further along, and you average higher, I think you get a better understanding of just how hard 800 is. I personally think that 800 is more prestigious and is much harder to accomplishment than a 300. With that said, why would you want one rather than the other when every night you go bowling you should want to shoot both each and everytime?
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Post by: Jesse James on February 04, 2013, 10:01:12 AM
An 800 means you are bowling with consistency and reading the lanes correctly as they transition and breakdown. To me, that is huge! I can't tell you how many times I have made third game moves......only to realize after getting tapped twice.....that I didn't make a big enough move, that would have changed that 223 game into a 258 or better game!
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Post by: littlegreycat on February 04, 2013, 11:43:01 AM
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I watched so many high average bowlers play straight somewhere down 5 to gutter. They've tweeked their throw and drillings to play there league or tourney. This seems smart you always play from the weakest oil. I know there are patterns that won't work this way but these guys won't bowl on them. You're saying "What's this got to do with 300 or 800?" Plenty if you can concour one line for all conditions what place stands a chance. Is that not the best way to achive the perfect goal. Whoever thinks I must concour all lines on all conditons with my limitless arsenal is going to work the hardest to get to that 300 800. KISS
Post by: born2bowl2 on February 04, 2013, 12:11:22 PM
Post by: Steven on February 04, 2013, 12:23:11 PM
There was nothing like getting that first 800 several years ago, but after you've accumulated several of each, at least for me, a good 300 is special.
Post by: ithinkican on February 04, 2013, 02:41:38 PM
Is this really a question? 300 is perfect, while 800 is not......I am not positive but it takes a legit 30 strikes out of 36 in order to bowl an 800. 12 strikes is way easier than 30.
Cav
Post by: Uncle Crusty on February 04, 2013, 03:24:38 PM
I guarantee that almost all of you are thinking both (I would be). Which means every honor score is equally special. That's my answer.
Post by: cav on February 04, 2013, 03:53:20 PM
Is this really a question? 300 is perfect, while 800 is not......I am not positive but it takes a legit 30 strikes out of 36 in order to bowl an 800. 12 strikes is way easier than 30.
Cav
30/36 = .8333333333= not perfect
Post by: shipper50 on February 04, 2013, 03:56:01 PM
Anybody can get lucky and shoot 300, but it's harder to get that lucky for an 800! I've seen several people get 300's and not shoot 600 with a lots of brooklyn strikes!Not sure anyone can. I have been bowling since 73 and have had the front 11, 2 times. Once for 298 my 3rd of bowling and then 30 years later and shot 297.
When I tell people I have never shot 300 or 800, they all say, I would never have thought that after seeing you bowl.
Post by: hhhbs1 on February 04, 2013, 04:05:43 PM
Post by: cav on February 04, 2013, 04:06:43 PM
Is this really a question? 300 is perfect, while 800 is not......I am not positive but it takes a legit 30 strikes out of 36 in order to bowl an 800. 12 strikes is way easier than 30.
Cav
You can bowl a 800 with 24/36 strikes.........only 66.667%
Post by: milorafferty on February 04, 2013, 04:06:55 PM
Post by: milorafferty on February 04, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
Is this really a question? 300 is perfect, while 800 is not......I am not positive but it takes a legit 30 strikes out of 36 in order to bowl an 800. 12 strikes is way easier than 30.
Cav
You can bowl a 800 with 24/36 strikes.........only 66.667%
Really? I would like to see how that scoring works if you don't mind. I would never have thought it possible.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 04, 2013, 05:49:53 PM
Is this really a question? 300 is perfect, while 800 is not......I am not positive but it takes a legit 30 strikes out of 36 in order to bowl an 800. 12 strikes is way easier than 30.
Cav
You can bowl a 800 with 24/36 strikes.........only 66.667%
Really? I would like to see how that scoring works if you don't mind. I would never have thought it possible.
I agree. I don't see how that is possible as stated (24/36). That means that the 10, 11th and 12th balls of all three games were strikes, leaving only 15 strikes for the rest of the frames (15/27). I don't see 800 that way.
Post by: hhhbs1 on February 04, 2013, 06:05:50 PM
Post by: milorafferty on February 04, 2013, 06:15:54 PM
I did this real quick math so I might be wrong and i think someone else might have posted this, but if you go 9/ next 8 then 9/ 9 that equals 268. you do that 3 games its 804. Which is 24 strikes in the set. Now its not 24/36 like some one else stated, but it is 24 strikes. It would be 24/33 strikes.
Ah, ok. That would do it then. I think it was meant as 24 of a possible 36 strikes. I would still rather have that than a 300. And it would be one heck of a triplicate! ;D
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That gives me hope, now all I need is the skill. :)
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