well, as alot of you know, I bowled the PTQ in akron today. It was exciting, disapointing, humbling, and educational all in one! Once again at first, my nerves got the best of me. When I get nervous, i get fast feet. When you have fast feet and are trying to throw it slow, well, lets just say it's not a good combination. I threw mostly the Arsenal Artillery, and the Machine a little bit. I didn't take anything with me that wasn't polished, and that was a BAD choice on my part. The Shark pattern today played tighter than normal(so i'm told). The lanes did open up later in the day, and I was able to get a little going. It seemed as though I'd throw 3 or 4 in a row, them throw a split. The second game was the worst, where I left 5 splits. I crossed with none other than Jeff Carter. I give him HIGH PROPS!!! Jeff, you threw it well today, and I hope it continues for you like that all week!! Watching Jennifer Petrick shoot 300 to start the day and Kelly Kulich make a charge at the end only to fall a few sticks short was exciting also. There world IS the real world when it comes to bowling, not the fantasy that most of us live in.

Anyway, here are the scores:

172
147
205
201
178
203
182

If you have any questions about today, shoot me a message! Thanks for everyones support!!
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Rev-O
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from what i'd read on the pattern, it was quite aggressive. Bad on my part! Live, spend $300 and learn!
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Rev-O
Track International Regional Staff Member
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I've never bowled on any of the PBA's named patterns. I'd be interested to know just how much room for error you had, where you had to stand, where you had to target, etc. Thanks!

Jess

Thanks, that was very interesting. How would you describe your game (revs, speed, style, etc.)?

Jess

At least you got to do the 200 dance, not once, not 2wice, but 3 TIMES!!  I bowled in a Regional over the summer and my high game was 225...it was my last game...and trust me when I say I should have bowled about 170 that game.
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My Arsenal:
Columbia 300 Action Packed (dulled), Brunswick Ultimate Inferno (polished), Lane Masters Big Bang, Hammer Road Hawg, Roto Grip Spare Tire

Steve-ster, thanks for all the insight!
I know most of know about 2 lane courtesy during certain tournaments and leagues.

But can you tell us about PBA lane courtesy? A couple of local Regional Pros in my area tell me it's just as smooth as 2 lane courtesy when everyone is on the right page.

From what I hear...all it is is basically waiting "a pair to your left and a pair to your right." Is this correct?

Can you give us an example when you can?
Thanks!
Ram
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Regards, M.C. RAMmer


Edited on 3/2/2006 9:57 AM