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downstroker7

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Dead Man's curve
« on: June 22, 2014, 08:48:34 AM »
Any advice for bowling on Dead Man's Curve? I've never bowled on any named pattern. I've been bowling for 9 years, high avg. 215, down and in, speed dominant. I don't know my rev rate or speed. I would appreciate some tips.

 

avabob

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Re: Dead Man's curve
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2014, 05:19:21 PM »
I have bowled on the pattern, but I don't recall the length.  However all of the challenge and sport patterns are most punitive to bowlers who like to exploit swing area.  Your style sounds like it will not be penalized as much as some providing you can repeat shots.  Biggest thing you might notice is that spares, especially left side ones get a lot more tricky than on house shots.  If you don't already use a spare ball, and plan on bowling more tournament patterns, I would suggest you incorporate one in your game, and use it for all of your non double wood spares, not just corner pins. 

Dave81644

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Re: Dead Man's curve
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2014, 05:31:53 PM »
you will have to learn to get the ball to roll in the proper spot
this patterns demands good shotmaking along with making your spares as mentioned above
your typical miss room that you have on THS is not going to be there on this pattern.
miss inside target and it will be high(less or no hold), miss out and it stays out (no recovery)

Dave81644

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Re: Dead Man's curve
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2014, 05:35:07 PM »
it 43' and 3-1 ratio
the shape of the pattern and the length of oil would suggest that you play around 10 to 13 at the arrows and about 12 at the breakpoint (very generally speaking)
your 1st few practice shots would tell you what ball to use and where to play

avabob

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Re: Dead Man's curve
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2014, 06:28:30 PM »
Also watch your transitions.  If you seem to have some back end out of the gate you will likely get carrydown and lose it, before the track opens up.  If that happens be ready to move your target and your break point in, not out.  If they seem tight all the way right out of the gate, you will get a more predictable break down and the track will open up nicely depending on how other guys are playing it.