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txbowler

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Which is Better, Versatility or Arsenal
« on: October 12, 2009, 06:18:34 AM »


Bowler "A" who has one release, and is very freaking good at it.  He has 12 bowling balls in his trunk that covers most conditions he sees.  He never has to change his release, just changes balls.

Bowler "B" has 8 releases and 2 bowling balls.

Who is the better bowler?  We know, bowler "B" is the most versatile bowler, but does that make him better when bowler A can always use his A game.

 

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Re: Which is Better, Versatility or Arsenal
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2009, 02:53:07 PM »
More often than not, my money would be on bowler B provided he is equally skilled at all 8 releases.  But in today's game, even if you're versatile, 2 balls aren't going to cut it unless you bowl in 1 center all the time on a league shot.  Even if you can throw it 8 different ways.  I went down to the USBC Masters in Vegas last year and even the pros who are considered the most versatile (Duke, Barnes) had an arsenal of 18-25 bowling balls and will get one drilled up by the representative on the spot if they don't like their ball reaction. Like someone else said, must be nice to be on staff to a ball company.  Unfortunately, ball selection is a bigger part of today's game than it has ever been, even for the versatile ones.   In the PBA tournaments, the top pro who has the best matchup (ball to lane condition) usually wins.

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Re: Which is Better, Versatility or Arsenal
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2009, 03:16:06 PM »
Since everyone says B, I'll go with A.  He never changes his release, therefore, he should be much more consistent.  Nobody does 8 releases equally well.  There is always an "A" game, "B" game, "C" game, etc.  For arguments sake, let's assume A knows which ball to use equally to B knowing which release to use.  A will repeat his shots at a higher rate than anything but B's "A" game.  A is always using his "A" game.  A wins.
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Re: Which is Better, Versatility or Arsenal
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2009, 03:46:19 PM »
depends,

if bowler is lefty, i will go with A

if bowler is righty, B
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Re: Which is Better, Versatility or Arsenal
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2009, 04:25:13 PM »
quote:
depends,

if bowler is lefty, i will go with A

if bowler is righty, B
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When a house bowler misses the mark, misses the break point and strike, for many ppl its called a wallshot. When a pro does that its call adjustment

When a house bowler gets his finger stuck in the ball and fall on the lanes, for many ppl its called lame bowler. When a pro does that its called the Machuga flop! ha i like this one.



most leagues I bowled in people don't know how to play the patterns correctly,just chuck it up ten board no matter what.I've found it's better to play in the path that every one else makes or you just deal with them pushing oil in your line so... my answer for league would be "A".

now if on a traveling league or a tourney bowler I would choose "B".
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OddBalls

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Re: Which is Better, Versatility or Arsenal
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2009, 04:31:31 PM »
I'm an "A" working on trying to get to a "B"..

I do well when the lanes are medium to medium heavy with oil, but when they go to the lighter side, I'm SOL..

I have a TON of stuff trying to adjust the ball around my game and it's not working out that well on the lighter pattens which is pretty much ALL I see lately.



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