Author Topic: What makes someone a "house hack"? (Read 5635 times)

leftyinsnellville · « **on:** August 31, 2009, 06:28:46 AM »

For me, it's the guy who bowls damn good...bowls even better after a few beers...and bowls best if those few beers are before 10:00 a.m.

I'm changing my sig because I admire the house hacks...they're good and they know it.

Who cares if they're bowling on a walled up shot? That's all there is left anymore unless you're lucky enough to find a PBA Experience/Sport Shot league that actually gets enough participants. About the only other place for tighter patterns is tournaments, but they're getting too expensive for me these days.

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Gazoo · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2009, 08:07:46 AM »

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"House Hack": Someone who only bowls only on Typical House Shot (THS) and mostly bowls in the same center. Score has nothing to do with it.

Most bowlers can be labeled as House Hacks.

Have to agree with this assessment. 80% of bowlers are so called "House Hacks". Without them league bowling would become a relic of the past.
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rackattack · « **Reply #32 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:00:03 AM »

House Hack = A bowler of skill and knowledge with a tremendous "A" game but is lesser skilled at adjustments and other deliveries.
Rather than work on the weaker points of his game he chooses to refine his "A" delivery and drill equipment only conducive to that shot.
He then seeks out houses that put down the shot he can dominate.
His only interest is in leagues with good money and pots where his skills will be rewarded.
This guy knows his limitations and is happy with them. He has no desire to improve in any area except his "A" game.He will not "shoe up" with you on another shot because it is of no benefit. HE knows he'll struggle.
Love him or hate him you know who he is and he's OK with that.
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dizzyfugu · « **Reply #33 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:09:27 AM »

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a house hack is someone that demolishes a house's THS. Meaning, at their home house they can crush the shot and average high, as long as the shot is consistant. However, put them on any PBA pattern or sport pattern and watch them have a meltdown. A hack gets very frustrated when they dont have a lot of area and when shot making and keeping yourself in play is key and 190 - 200 is a good game, they melt down b/c they aren't used to it. As well, they stuggle adjusting to conditons they aren't used to, because they do not leave their house. They are very full of pride too so don't expect to have a rational conversation with them, just tell them to shoe up, and get them on a condition that is very neutral, and watch the meltdown.........

That's what I would subsrcibe to, too. Have a wonderful specimen here in a THS-house, who even owns a pro shop (or calls it that way) and offers training. Kinda messiah. So good, was even in the US, blah...
But does not play any tournament (just the home tournament with bushwacka players, most of them tought dubious style and drilled equipment by himself!), nor official league ( even doubt he has an official player license), never saw or heard of him playing anywhere else than "at home". Boasts a 200+ house/home average and frequently lead the "high game of the month" list. Looks smart, talks smart, but he's a blender.

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baccala8872 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:27:56 AM »

To me, what sums up the house hack is the guy who is 215+, who rocks the easy house shots, and who looks at the bottom of his shoes and/or approach every time he/she misses a 10 pin.
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Spider Man · « **Reply #35 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:36:12 AM »

I bowled w/ what I'd call a house hack. These were some of the key points:

(1). He bowled (3) leagues at the same house.
(2). His mission is to be the high average in the house.
(3). He'd kick chairs, etc. after a "bad" game.
(4). Rest of (scratch) league didn't really care for him. When he'd throw a 300 only a couple of guys would give a half-hearted congrat's.
(5). He considered it a badge of honor that he used/cranked a 10 yr. old urethane ball, while the rest of the lg. used resin.
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novawagonmaster · « **Reply #36 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:02:14 AM »

I am not a house hack. I am just a hack. My average does not fluctuate more than a couple pins from house to house, but it drops a ton on sport/PBA patterns. I know where I stand, and I am comfortable with that. Still, I enjoy a challenge.

I think the guy we are trying to identify walks around with his chest puffed out spouting off about his performances. He is also the first to complain about "poor" lane conditions. He does not care about his team's performance. It's all about him. Every house has one (or a few) of them. When asked to compete on a tough condition (whether it be a tournament or a league), they can come up with no less than thirty two reasons why they cannot, or will not, do it.

There's nothing wrong with being a hack. Just don't be an asshat.
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Mike Austin · « **Reply #37 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:29:54 AM »

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I am not a house hack. I am just a hack. My average does not fluctuate more than a couple pins from house to house, but it drops a ton on sport/PBA patterns. I know where I stand, and I am comfortable with that. Still, I enjoy a challenge.

I think the guy we are trying to identify walks around with his chest puffed out spouting off about his performances. He is also the first to complain about "poor" lane conditions. He does not care about his team's performance. It's all about him. Every house has one (or a few) of them. When asked to compete on a tough condition (whether it be a tournament or a league), they can come up with no less than thirty two reasons why they cannot, or will not, do it.

There's nothing wrong with being a hack. Just don't be an asshat.
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I like Nova's explanation. There are plenty of guys averaging 220 and may only bowl one or two houses, but it's all about attitude. Hacks think they are great, worried about how they look, who's watching them. They talk the talk, but can't run with the big dogs. Deep inside they know it, that's why they stay on their one porch. But they try make the lesser bowlers think they are one of the big dogs.

I've seen plenty of 220 bowlers that are just that, they keep working on their game, they're humble about their abilities, and know the THS is easy.

But yeah there are always those guys that think their poop don't stink, got a million balls, a million excuses, blah blah blah.

Bottom line the players know who the players are. The players know who the hacks are. The hacks are wannabe players, but won't do what it takes to become a player.

Good topic so far, and no name calling and such (yet).

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Thunder835 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 02, 2009, 02:18:55 PM »

You are a "house hack" if you walk in to bowl without balls, and leave without balls. (LOCKER!!!)
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northface28 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 02, 2009, 03:49:33 PM »

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No such thing as a "house hack". Just a segment of bowlers who had to come up with a name for league bowlers so they could feel better about themselves. I don't have any admiration for the assclown that brags about going to Nationals or all the tourney's he bowls in just to average 180 in them. "Tourney hack" just as bad as "house hack" in my book.
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I like this, working off this same theory. My favorite is "tournament hack" who feels just because he entered a tournament he is in someway better than the "house hack" who never bowl tournaments. Although the said "tournament hack" consistently finishes in the bottom third of every tournament he enters.
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VIXIV · « **Reply #40 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:06:02 PM »

Seems that quite a few of us agree is the negative attitude more than the actual skill level.

Rev_O · « **Reply #41 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:26:50 AM »

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I am not a house hack. I am just a hack. My average does not fluctuate more than a couple pins from house to house, but it drops a ton on sport/PBA patterns. I know where I stand, and I am comfortable with that. Still, I enjoy a challenge.

I think the guy we are trying to identify walks around with his chest puffed out spouting off about his performances. He is also the first to complain about "poor" lane conditions. He does not care about his team's performance. It's all about him. Every house has one (or a few) of them. When asked to compete on a tough condition (whether it be a tournament or a league), they can come up with no less than thirty two reasons why they cannot, or will not, do it.

There's nothing wrong with being a hack. Just don't be an asshat.
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Jon, I don't think you're a hack. I enjoy bowling with you and would bowl with you anytime if I had the motivation to bowl.

I am deeply saddened to read all of the post in this thread to see that nobody has named the #1 house hack according to the travel agent in Muskogee Oklahoma. I really thought someone would have said "Rev_O from 2004-2005"!

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J_Mac · « **Reply #42 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:31:54 AM »

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I am not a house hack. I am just a hack. My average does not fluctuate more than a couple pins from house to house, but it drops a ton on sport/PBA patterns. I know where I stand, and I am comfortable with that. Still, I enjoy a challenge.

I think the guy we are trying to identify walks around with his chest puffed out spouting off about his performances. He is also the first to complain about "poor" lane conditions. He does not care about his team's performance. It's all about him. Every house has one (or a few) of them. When asked to compete on a tough condition (whether it be a tournament or a league), they can come up with no less than thirty two reasons why they cannot, or will not, do it.

There's nothing wrong with being a hack. Just don't be an asshat.
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aka: Rico SwervÃ©~

Jon, I don't think you're a hack. I enjoy bowling with you and would bowl with you anytime if I had the motivation to bowl.

I am deeply saddened to read all of the post in this thread to see that nobody has named the #1 house hack according to the travel agent in Muskogee Oklahoma. I really thought someone would have said "Rev_O from 2004-2005"!
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Rev_O · « **Reply #43 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:34:39 AM »

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Whatever happened to Mr. Merkin anyhow?

Looks like he's to busy playing games on Facebook!?
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Atochabsh · « **Reply #44 on:** September 03, 2009, 06:53:33 AM »

So tell me,please, on these boards, what does it take for a bowler to be "admired". Do they have to get coaching every week, bowl 4 to 5 nights a week, each night in a different center and at least once a week on a PBA pattern? Practice the other 3 to 2 days, even if it is on a house shot. Go to every city, state and national tournament and do well. Because after all, they bowl on a PBA Exp league. Do they have to bowl PBA Regionals at high financial cost, even if theh know they will not cash or their household budget cannot afford it. Oh yeah....and use only one ball, preferably one that is at least 20 years old. And after all the above, average over 220.

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Rev_O · « **Reply #45 on:** September 03, 2009, 06:47:59 PM »

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I really thought someone would have said "Rev_O from 2004-2005"!

Rev_O's back, everyone hide your wallets. I'm sure he'll be pleading for handouts in no time.

Nice to see you as well Harry Ballsack.

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