It's amazing how much new lanes can make someone so much higher
scoring.  My home alley got new brunswick lanes this summer, from
old crappy wood lanes with guardian headers.  
So far this year we have probably 10+ people averaging over
200.  Last year our high average was 199.  The top this year so
far is around 230.  We have already had a 700 this year and several
660+ series, when our top series last year was around 680.  I think
we averaged 3 600's a week last year and last night we had 16 with
the one 700, which was me by the way, my first 700 and highest game
ever of 280.  Just letting you know how much lanes make everyone higher
scorers, not better bowlers, me included.