Capping handicap scores at 300 and 900 doesn't make sense mathematically because handicap scores are relative to the system your league is using. If handicap was 90% of 300 instead of 220, your opponent would have beaten you 1137 to 927. Notice, the difference is still 210 pins because you both got the same amount of additional handicap ((300-220)*.9*3=216). However, using this system, both of you would have had over 900 for hdcp series. By your logic, you should have tied. I beg to differ.
Your opponent was 288 pins over his average for 3 games. Even if you had shot 900 scratch that would "only" be 243 pins over your average for 3 games. Therefore, your opponent should win in that hypothetical situation, provided both of your averages are legitimate and handicap is 90% of 220.
If you think this gives lower average bowlers an unfair advantage you are missing the big picture. The best bowlers have a MAJOR advantage if your handicap is based on 90% of 220. And it is there every game, not just for some impossibly bizarre scenario. If you need me to explain why, I will.
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Former Wisconsin Collegiate Bowling Conference President
Edited on 10/17/2008 8:56 PM
