It's not about too much hand. Don't make assumptions.
My style has not changed much in 10 years of bowling. 4 years ago I could go into my center on league night and throw my reactive equipment. I would have to change lines, but I could throw reactive. I usually was able to stand between 21 - 27 on the approach and play around third arrow.
The Bowling center changed ownership 2 years ago. I am still using the same equipment I had 4 years ago. With that same equipment I am now standing around 30 - 36 and working around 4th arrow (Not very comfortable). If I use Urethane I can stand back in my comfort zone. I am far more accurate there. I swing the ball easy and get a good roll versus trying to speed up to keep the ball on the right side.
I am still able to play and score. Any bad nights I have are due to my lack abilities and skills. The people I am seeing affected the most are those who are older. Those who have slower ball speeds than me. These bowlers really struggle to get the ball to the pocket. What used to be a longer pattern (with more oil) allowed these bowlers to throw a ball at 12 - 13 mph and still have some punch left at the pocket. Now the pattern is shorter and with lighter volume. Their reactive ball is now burning up and is usually a big dud when it gets to the pins.
