Being too accurate can definitely be a bad thing, at least in the THS aspect. Myself and another guy I bowl with were among the most accurate people in our league, able to hit our marks with impunity, but we were always leaving 10-pins because for whatever reason we weren't carrying. We were able to average over 200 because we can pick up our spares, but on first shots we would hit and leave a 10, sometimes a 7, on a flush pocket hit; while in the next lane over some guy who basically picks up the ball, stands way left, drifts half a lane, throws it right and has one of the worst forms ever is carrying everything.
There is one thing about being accurate that has an advantage over the people who just get up there and wing it right with high speed and revs, and that is that when we hit a certain way we know exactly why and exactly how to fix it. Also, if we're observant enough we can see how the pins fell and relate it to how the ball hit. Granted, those of us who rely on accuracy also can at any point in time start stringing strikes once we find the right line, whereas the flingers are basically relying on the dry boards to funnel them back, luck and pin action.
As for the weight thing, being too large or too small can definitely cause problems in the approach and armswing. Too large and you have to go around yourself which means you're arm is sort of swinging more around instead of straight. To small and you have to use more of your body to get the leverage needed. There really is no "perfect" bowling body because everyone has different styles and their body type usually matches that style. There is the health factor, but that has more to do with preventing injury and being able to keep going without getting so tired so quickly than it does with anything else.
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15.5# MoRich NSane LevRG
16# AMF Nighthawk (replacing soon)
16# Roto-Grip Neptune
16# Colombia White Dot
More to come!
Edited on 4/24/2008 10:46 AM
