I enjoy the PBA show and like the new format too. Been watching for nearly 40 years and will watch it as long as it is on.  Not much not to like except for the lack real technical information. Fluff. They say they are catering to the "average" viewer... howerver I would argue that the average viewer is not a 140 bowler who only bowls open play and yet it seems the amount of technical information is for that group.

I like the mic and being able to talk to the bowlers, but hey, they are working for the money and they need to be left alone to perform and not distract them. That being said, they are using CATS. If the announcers cant see the moves or changes a bowler makes fine. But at least put up the CATS stats where those who are interested in the "technical" stuff can at least see it and glean some learning.

I would like clarification on ball speed... off the hand... off the tail plank... and rev rate: off the hand and throw the mids and into the back ends, and what about accuracy? What about axis tilt, rotation and launch angle. Maybe we can see how Duke goes straighter or opens up by changing these things.

It just seems to me, that there is a golden opportunity to really show off how good these guys are by showing the details shot after shot, or at least post it on the net for us who want to see it. The game has gone technical why are we limit to the same level of information on the TV show as compared to the 70's?

But I really wonder what the viewer stats are. Viewers who regularly watch the entire PBA shows would be the better bowlers I would guess. Seems to be that way when I query my league bowlers, "Who watched the PBA Sunday?" And follow that up with comments about how well or poorly XYZ bowler performed etc.

Almost without exception the bowlers who watched the entire show were the better bowlers, not the beginners or the 130 average fun bowlers, even those in a league.

Therefore, I would guess the additional stats and technical information would be enjoyed by a lot of the viewers and perhaps teach some of the beginners something.
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   I agree with the spare shooting. I think it is a product of today mentality for scoring, all or nothing. While the scores can be higher today than the way it was in the old days of living in the pocket,shooting single pins spares and catching a double or triple for 220's are gone.
   I dont know if I agree with putting house shots up for the pro's. I just dont think they will score significantly more than the typical THS house hacks on decent nights and again that would blow the integrity of the pros. I mean, house hacks use THS effectly (by missing left and right down lane). The pros typically dont and end up fighting the carry down more. Just my perspective.
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I think Walter Ray or any other bowler making the show every week and maybe going on an extended winning streak might be good for the PBA Tour.  It might be the only way to garner some attention for bowling in the media and were that to happen we just might gain some new bowlers.