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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: 2handedvolcano on December 26, 2016, 01:51:22 AM

Title: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: 2handedvolcano on December 26, 2016, 01:51:22 AM: I think I bowl better with dimmer lights.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: xrayjay on December 26, 2016, 01:57:19 AM: yeah i suck on full moons myself...
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: BallReviews-Removed0385 on December 26, 2016, 04:57:33 AM: Quote from: 2handedvolcano on December 26, 2016, 01:51:22 AM
I think I bowl better with dimmer lights.

That makes perfect sense, actually. ;)

Some people are better when they can't see where their target is.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: ignitebowling on December 26, 2016, 08:48:34 AM: One of the things I hate about most bowling centers is how poor the lighting is especially over the lanes.

First year I bowled Nationals was in Baton Rouge. The best thing was how well lit the lanes were. You could actually see boards down lane.

Some newer centers have gone away from the sawtooth ceilings over the lanes and added some direct lighting which is nice.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: Locke on December 26, 2016, 09:51:19 AM: Lighting shouldn't effect the oil. Oil didn't evaporate, so the heating of more light shouldn't change anything. Most likely it is a psychological thing. Something about the summer lighting makes you more comfortable, so you shoot better.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: Antec on December 26, 2016, 10:07:03 AM: I feel ya 2handedvalcano, if the lights are to bright I just close my eyes and bowl on instinct.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: BallReviews-Removed0385 on December 26, 2016, 02:02:52 PM: Years ago in one of my leagues a guy had the front 11 strikes. His teammates dared him to bowl the last ball blindfolded so he pulled the bottom of his shirt up over his head and STRUCK anyway...
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: Juggernaut on December 26, 2016, 07:20:32 PM: Quote from: 2handedvolcano on December 26, 2016, 01:51:22 AM
I think I bowl better with dimmer lights.

Somehow, this makes sense coming from you.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: jimjames on December 27, 2016, 03:00:17 PM: On my alleys where I bowl, there is such a reflection from overhead lights that I cannot see most of the arrows or my mark (10 board). It's somewhat frustrating, but I suffice & carry on. Been doing it for so long it sorta becomes 2nd nature. Besides, what can I do about it. ::)
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: lilpossum1 on December 27, 2016, 03:57:34 PM: Jimjames, have you tried polarized sunglasses? Polarization filters light in a way as to cut out glare and reflection.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: Aloarjr810 on December 27, 2016, 04:20:02 PM: Quote from: lilpossum1 on December 27, 2016, 03:57:34 PM
Jimjames, have you tried polarized sunglasses? Polarization filters light in a way as to cut out glare and reflection.

The ones to get are a pair of the old driving or shooting glasses. They were polarized and had the yellow lenses for increased contrast.

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Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: jimjames on December 28, 2016, 10:03:10 PM: Quote from: lilpossum1 on December 27, 2016, 03:57:34 PM
Jimjames, have you tried polarized sunglasses? Polarization filters light in a way as to cut out glare and reflection.

Driving yes, bowling no. Hmm. Could give that a try for sure. Thanks for the lead.
Title: Re: do the overhead lights affect the oil
Post by: lilpossum1 on December 28, 2016, 10:28:49 PM: I didn't think of the shooting glasses, but they may actually work better. Never hurts to try