Sorry, but I'm pretty disgusted with the current state of "big ball" bowling right now. Just some of the reasons are listed below, (in no particular order):
1) Lack of available prize money at its highest levels.
2) The scoring explosion
3) Lefty/righty issues
4) Becoming unaffordable for many, ($45 an hour lane rental, WTF?)
5) Controversy regarding no-thumbers & two handers
6) Lack of respect from the general public
7) AMF Bolmor's policies, (do I need to explain this one?)
Rule enforcement, or lack thereof.
9) The egos & attitudes of some bowlers ruin it for everyone.
and many more reasons I can't think of right now.
Candlepin bowling seems so much more appealing to me right now. Here's some reasons why:
1) It seems to be an "honest" game. No tricks to artificially inflate scoring
2) No advantage whether you're lefty or righty
3) No one has an equipment advantage over another.
4) Lane conditions. Never heard a candlepin bowler complain about it.
5) Lower costs. (Equipment & lineage)
6) Seems much more interesting, playable deadwood makes for infinite possibilities in pin action.
7) The scoring pinnacle(s) have NEVER been reached. No one has come even close to it. (Who will be the first to break the 600 barrier for 3?)
Does not require much athleticism to participate.
I've been looking for an alternate activity and candlepins would be a great solution for me. Currently, outside of the northeastern part of the country, it is pretty much non-existent.
I believe that with the PROPER MARKETING, it could catch on quite well as an addicting, affordable & challenging activity.
Thoughts?
