You have my sincere condolences.
We often complain about the lack oil but NEVER to the extent that we need to use plastic. That's ridiculous and obscene.
May I ask what city/town and state you're in?

During the summer the house I bowl league where testnig patterns this summer. The last winter leagues, bowlers were complain of less hook, more skid, carry down, blah blah blah.... the patter was 40'

This winter, I guess they came to a final oil pattern that'll make many bowlers happier. It's a short 35', low volume (19 units?? I was told), and plenty hook (for those low rev bowlers) pattern. So I guess I'm lucky, I haven't yet gone to plastic. But during practice, the plastic is very usable....

That's because a lot of the bowlers that went to Landpark came from Alpine.

I am on both sides of the fence on this one.

Part of me wants to state: "Shut up and Bowl!"

Then the other side:

"Well if you want my business, give me a shot I can use my newly purchased $200 ball on!"

Proprietors are ones that should be getting the finger wag. Not only did they create the THS. They perfected it!  Now there are some trying to save a few bucks, cutting back on the oil. What I see is the low rev/high speed bowler still scoring. Until bowling center ticks off that group, better learn how to throw hard and fast. Alternative: get a plastic or urethane ball.