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Pinbuster

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How do they keep making them easier?
« on: May 18, 2012, 09:00:54 AM »
I'm going to bowl a summer league in a house that I normally don't bowl at.

It is a singles scratch league bowling 4 games. Last night we had a league meeting and then had a small tournament for bowlers who wanted to stay and bowl some.

There were about 25 bowlers who entered. During the 3 game qualifying there were 3 300's, 2 299's, a 290, and 2 800's shot.

Now these are good bowlers but come on. The shot was wide open, changed little, and the carry was phenomenal. 

Every year I marvel at how easy it is to get to the pocket and yet the next year houses seem to figure out a way to make it easier.
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Re: How do they keep making them easier?
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2012, 09:20:45 AM »

Hold area inside and "bounce" area outside. Instant easy!
 
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Re: How do they keep making them easier?
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2012, 09:23:26 AM »
Is it possible that you weren't bowling on your league shot and in fact were bowling on lanes that had been bowled on previously or had a shot laid down that is more for off-season protection of the lanes, which could lend itself to really high scores?
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Re: How do they keep making them easier?
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2012, 09:35:27 AM »
Yeah, ditto what TDC asks... Also, wasn't it optional "for bowlers who wanted to stay & bowl some", therefore, they didn't put down the shot that night...?  And what shot was it?

If it's the same pattern next week & the scores are high again, then someone should check w/the establishment to make sure the lane guy didn't accidentally put down the THS instead... Or do it before the next league night... Just a suggestion.
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Impending Doom

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Re: How do they keep making them easier?
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2012, 09:49:31 AM »
Close your eyes. It will be even easier
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Re: How do they keep making them easier?
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2012, 10:05:22 AM »
you want easy. Bowl any of the "Demo days" events where you get to try out equipment. There fun and I know that folks are trying to sell equipment but come on.   
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Pinbuster

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Re: How do they keep making them easier?
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2012, 03:44:34 PM »
They had run about 10 lanes just for this event so they were fresh.

I'm sure it was their THS. This house produces lots of honor scores each year (200+).

Every house around here runs an easy THS. Big puddle in the middle and dry outside. This wasn't much different than what I normally see in that respect.

But they didn't break down much and the carry was incredible. I could see how someone could shoot 900 on stuff like this.

Even though it is a scratch league, no one runs tough shots for leagues around here. All the sport leagues have died out other than some short season summer leagues.

I'm a house bowler and full well know my limitations.

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