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tommyboy74

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When a league pattern blows up completely...
« on: August 28, 2013, 11:17:34 PM »
So week 1 is now in the books, and I got off to a good start.  However, I think I saw one of the quickest transitions in a long time.  For example, I started throwing 10-4 with my Critical Theory (around 19mph), and had a very nice line in game 1.  Game 2, went down to my Outlaw, maintained a good look through the 4th frame. 

That's when hell started for everyone.  Basically the pattern was playing very flat, so most everyone had played somewhat inside, while 1 of my teammates played out, and I played further out.   By the end of the night, I ended up finishing out at 30-10, throwing around 22mph (according to the lane radar) and using my Frantic.  Regardless of what I threw, the ball was hooking way too much.

Even more interesting, some people switched to plastic, which also was hooking way more than it should. 

With that being said, here is a fun question.  Has anyone ever experienced a pattern where the lanes blew up very quickly?  And if you have, what did you to do stay successful?

As for me, I ended up having to loft the ball to take some of the heads out of play and really amp up my speed.  At least my spare game wasn't bad.
« Last Edit: August 28, 2013, 11:19:10 PM by tommyboy74 »
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kidlost2000

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Re: When a league pattern blows up completely...
« Reply #31 on: September 07, 2013, 02:31:49 PM »
I've drilled a lot of bowling balls with 5-6" pins for length which they have. The down lane reaction however is too strong.  The 2" pin has plenty of length and isn't quite as strong down lane. Playing right with less tilt and higher speed on our current shot is the higher scoring percentage.

Trying to move in deeper with the Slingshot or Strike King or anything else is really fighting the lane. The more head oil us great but the amount of friction down lane is harsh.

Getting deep isn't a problem but the friction down lane leaves very little room for mistakes. The bowlers who start there and finish there are either strike or split results. With very little else in between.

With less tilt and more speed the ball can clear the heads easily and the friction down lane does all of the work. A lot less effort then moving left with this ball and throwing the ball normal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMLzXDdm83Y
« Last Edit: September 07, 2013, 02:39:22 PM by kidlost2000 »
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Re: When a league pattern blows up completely...
« Reply #32 on: September 07, 2013, 03:40:41 PM »
I saw the same thing both first nights of my leagues!

Punched up a marvel-s bagged it after frame 4.  My VRsolid took it to em tho! 
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