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Title: Bowling Myths
Post by: trash heap on October 01, 2009, 07:21:51 AM
Just watched some MythBusters last night. Got me thinking. Are there any bowling Myths out there?

Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Xcessive_Evil on October 01, 2009, 03:33:49 PM
Yeah.  The newest "hook monster" doesn't automatically net you high scores.
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: MI 2 AZ on October 01, 2009, 03:51:56 PM
Multiple 900s?


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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: ebo4life on October 01, 2009, 05:24:05 PM
2 words Robert Mushtare
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: atltnpnr on October 01, 2009, 11:14:12 PM
quote:
2 words Robert Mushtare
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He ain't a myth tho he be real. (scores may not be tho)
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: beerguy on October 01, 2009, 11:15:59 PM
It's a new ball it HOOKS
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Oskuposer on October 01, 2009, 11:28:22 PM
What do you know your a kid?
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Smash49 on October 02, 2009, 01:32:41 PM
Lustrekings clean bowling balls.

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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Coolerman on October 02, 2009, 08:06:47 PM
That the score is based on pts. and not total # of pins knocked down.Example300 game equals 300 pts.
120 pins knocked down and 180 bonus points.I still remember Earl Anthony on
Tv broadcasts telling people this.I tried to tell people this but,when he said it,then people took notice.
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Smash49 on October 02, 2009, 09:24:53 PM
Heard a strange one today don't know if it is myth or fact.  One of the Dallas area centers is mixing caster oil with their lane oils to make the lane oil last longer.  That sound strange to me.  I hope it is caster oil and not castrol.  The center manager instructed the mechanics to add a cup of it with the lane oil normally used because the normal oil was not lasting long enough.

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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: guffnuh on October 03, 2009, 09:40:37 AM
DUDE, youre totally right!
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Hogsharley on October 03, 2009, 10:27:11 AM
All PBA members are good bowlers.


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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Gazoo on October 03, 2009, 10:47:34 AM
You can't bowl next to a split or you will get one.
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: On Further Review on October 03, 2009, 01:51:45 PM
USBC always does what is good for the game, and USBC always helps enhance bowling integrity. *** Remember, these are myths now ***
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: backupball on October 03, 2009, 02:05:36 PM
Some people still think you have to "hit" the ball to get it to hook!
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: lenstanles703 on October 03, 2009, 03:39:43 PM
Ball Death!
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: On Further Review on October 03, 2009, 06:08:47 PM
Several bowlers in my league carry higher averages than Walter Ray Williams or Norm Duke. Therefore they are better than WRW or Duke.
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Alexxx on October 03, 2009, 09:13:05 PM
Diandra Asbaty is a virgin. LOL
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: AdrianS on October 04, 2009, 02:04:43 AM
All high scores are unearned and all sport bowling is honest!!!
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: hammermark on October 04, 2009, 09:54:15 AM
Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone

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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: amazinmetz on October 04, 2009, 10:35:10 AM
Im surprised no one said this one!!

Pointing to the left or the right will make your ball hook left or right!!!
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Sean John 369 on October 07, 2009, 05:21:29 PM
myth: Righties have it easier than lefties when the lanes are flooded because the lanes open up.  Nevermind the fact that  Righties have to battle carry down.  


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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: lsf_21 on October 07, 2009, 05:27:41 PM
Lighter balls are smaller

SHOE SIZES!!!!!

omg if i hear another person say something i wear a 11 so 10 1/2 always a half size smaller

or I wear an 11 so 11 1/2

i know bowling shoes dont run exact but EVERYBODY has there opinion on if there bigger smaller and how much bigger ive heard a size and a half samll to a size and a half bigger.
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: trash heap on October 07, 2009, 06:51:46 PM
Okay....these are pretty good....hammermark, you get an F...this is a bowling subject.
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: ginro on October 07, 2009, 07:01:15 PM
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You can't bowl next to a split or you will get one.
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SECOND THIS ONE!!!
THE BEST MYTH IN BOWLING!!!!

this myth its always in my monday, wednesday and friday leagues and always by different people...
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: JohnP on October 08, 2009, 10:31:22 AM
If I buy the same ball Tommy Jones used Sunday and it doesn't react like his, it's the driller's fault.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: justdale on October 08, 2009, 10:34:27 AM
I should've throw a 300, after a couple flat 10's and carrying a nose diver
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: jbuzz31 on October 08, 2009, 10:48:27 AM
quote:

SHOE SIZES!!!!!

omg if i hear another person say something i wear a 11 so 10 1/2 always a half size smaller

or I wear an 11 so 11 1/2

i know bowling shoes dont run exact but EVERYBODY has there opinion on if there bigger smaller and how much bigger ive heard a size and a half samll to a size and a half bigger.
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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: Smash49 on October 08, 2009, 11:52:07 AM
I average 220 at home and I am a 200 average bowler.

::::Really????  

Oh yeah I just throw it up the second arrow and never have a problem.  

Or

I hate synthetics or the opposite wood lanes you have to play them so much differently (130 bowler).

::::Really?  You use the same basic techniques to find the shot on both.  What's the problem.  Glass, grass, sand, astroturf, wood or synthetics if you are a bowler it shouldn't bother you and you can find a shot.

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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: trash heap on October 08, 2009, 03:12:22 PM
Alright....Now is there anything out there (Bowling Related) that we could send to MythBusters.

I recall the CG doesn't matter topic. Anything else?

Something like......

A guy throws a ball so hard at a single pin and breaks the pin in half?

Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: OddBalls on October 08, 2009, 03:18:17 PM
Diamond cores hit harder and carry better..

10+ increase in average by using them..lol

Diamond core balls roll differently and they're unique..


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Title: Re: Bowling Myths
Post by: hammermark on October 10, 2009, 01:02:03 AM
Yeah which bowling pin isnt doing its assigned job which is to chop out the 10 pin on a solid pocket hit.  I think that pin should be identified and punished accordingly.  In fact we should humiliate said pin because it seems to be a consistent repeat offender of the crime.

HM