Author Topic: Your reason for having a number of balls (Read 6215 times)

leftybowler70 · « **on:** April 02, 2011, 01:19:36 PM »

I always hear things as "most anything will work on a house shot" -to "too many can confuse you ", but me personally i like the challenge of different conditions,sports/pba patterns,having different options and more.throwing just a couple just gets too boring for me

Also i avg 190-195 so thats not a issuei can throw 2-3 different hand positions

ive also cashed in tourneys so b4 anyone tries to bash me,i have all these issues covered and have NOTHING to do with my purchases.

i have 10 balls and luv the challange, so how many do you have and whats your reason/s for them other than being a ball whore/

trash heap · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:49:12 PM »

Are we going to see you on TLC's "Hoarding; Buried Alive".

OddBalls wrote on 4/4/2011 12:34 PM:
HEY!!

I resemble that remark..

I went out and cleaned the garage. 52+ balls laying around. Some I've even forgot that I have..

Isa ball 'ho, alright!!

The Curmudgeon wrote on 4/3/2011 4:40 PM:

Because just like a drug addict, they can't help themselves. They think that the ball is going to make them a better bowler, then they find out their game still has flaws, so they go out and buy another ball.

I love you all, I really do. Yeah, right.

Yes. it's I, the Inverted One..

ericfox4 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:00:10 PM »

i have a 3 ball bag and only carry 3 to league or tournaments a oil ball a pearl and a gemstone i have 6 balls that i use. i think with the new equipment and the way it soaks up oil they can die after 2-3 years or sooner if you use them alot so i don't think it's overkill if some people have alot more than they need, which for the most part is all of us who do not make a living bowling..lol but bowling is my addiction i would do it every day if i could and i would get all the balls i could if i could afford it

Steven · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2011, 04:18:20 PM »

"Because just like a drug addict, they can't help themselves. They think that the ball is going to make them a better bowler, then they find out their game still has flaws, so they go out and buy another ball."

My good friend 'The Curmudgeon' is content with averaging 190-200 while playing cards between shots, so I wouldn't expect him to appreciate the value of a larger arsenal. Different strokes for different bowlers.

For myself, it's not about trying to find magic for a league shot. It's about having a broad variety of equipment (different cover, drill, core combinations) that can be used on more challenging conditions. Contrary to what some believe, it's not about having an old Urethane Hammer, change your hand position, and you should automatically score on anything. The modern game is about equipment matchup in addition to prerequisite skill. You generally have to be a bit of a ball whore to get there.

gadgetman · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2011, 04:39:09 PM »

Well, first, I like it when they say, boy!, that guys got a lot of balls!

2nd, life is a learning experience, and so is bowling. Nuff said.

rvmark · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:36:02 PM »

The all knowing curmudgeon has spoken, oh that's right maybe some of us find him to be a joke..... guess I can call it like it see it as well.

Really doesn't matter what you our anyone thinks about how many balls someone carries with them. I usually take two to league along with my plastic spare ball, most weeks I use one ball but some weeks the lanes play differently and I will use the second ball. Whether that carries credence with you doesn't mean squat.

Mark

The Curmudgeon wrote on 4/5/2011 1:41 PM:Still playing that moldy oldie. The only responses on here that have any credence are the guys who have shops and want to be able to recommend a ball based on personal experience. The rest are just jokes. Sorry. Call 'em like I see 'em.

Steven wrote on 4/4/2011 4:18 PM:"Because just like a drug addict, they can't help themselves. They think that the ball is going to make them a better bowler, then they find out their game still has flaws, so they go out and buy another ball."

My good friend 'The Curmudgeon' is content with averaging 190-200 while playing cards between shots, so I wouldn't expect him to appreciate the value of a larger arsenal. Different strokes for different bowlers.

For myself, it's not about trying to find magic for a league shot. It's about having a broad variety of equipment (different cover, drill, core combinations) that can be used on more challenging conditions. Contrary to what some believe, it's not about having an old Urethane Hammer, change your hand position, and you should automatically score on anything. The modern game is about equipment matchup in addition to prerequisite skill. You generally have to be a bit of a ball whore to get there.

I love you all, I really do. Yeah, right.

Edited by rvmark on 4/5/2011 at 5:42 PM

mainzer · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:08:39 PM »

Just because I want to have that many. I bowl alot of tourneys and leagues in different houses, with different surfaces, and dramatically different conditions.

I am a ball whore also.

"Complexity lay within the artistry of execution"

+++Henry Zou+++

Founding FatherBR Inquisition
MainzerPower

Pat Patterson · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:44:53 PM »

No real reason, just a ball whore.

Pat Patterson

bighook69 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:31:35 PM »

I use a 4 ball arsenal... I have a couple other balls sitting in the closet but they rarely see use, once I find a good set I usually stick with them for the season. I don't use a plastic ball for spares so just 4 balls covers it for me. Generally bring 2-3 to league.

rvmark · « **Reply #24 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:54:26 AM »

My point is that if someone is a ball whore that is their decision, I don't care whether someone brings one ball or six balls to league, they are the ones that have to lug them around. You quite honestly don't know anything about me or the bulk of the people who post on here and I have never professed to be anything more than someone who enjoys bowling and a self admitted ball whore (mostly due to the fact that I can afford them). Do you ever post something useful or do just come on to attack others. Would appear that you need to lighten up and live...

Respond if you must but I am officially done with this thread.

Have a great day!

Mark

The Curmudgeon wrote on 4/5/2011 6:59 PM:Wow, Mark. I forgot what a manly man you are when you post on here. Fact is, I also take three bowling balls to matches. Does that make me as tough as you? No way. You're the baddest ass around here.

rvmark wrote on 4/5/2011 5:36 PM:
The all knowing curmudgeon has spoken, oh that's right maybe some of us find him to be a joke..... guess I can call it like it see it as well.

Really doesn't matter what you our anyone thinks about how many balls someone carries with them. I usually take two to league along with my plastic spare ball, most weeks I use one ball but some weeks the lanes play differently and I will use the second ball. Whether that carries credence with you doesn't mean squat.

Mark

The Curmudgeon wrote on 4/5/2011 1:41 PM:
Still playing that moldy oldie. The only responses on here that have any credence are the guys who have shops and want to be able to recommend a ball based on personal experience. The rest are just jokes. Sorry. Call 'em like I see 'em.

Steven wrote on 4/4/2011 4:18 PM:"Because just like a drug addict, they can't help themselves. They think that the ball is going to make them a better bowler, then they find out their game still has flaws, so they go out and buy another ball."

My good friend 'The Curmudgeon' is content with averaging 190-200 while playing cards between shots, so I wouldn't expect him to appreciate the value of a larger arsenal. Different strokes for different bowlers.

For myself, it's not about trying to find magic for a league shot. It's about having a broad variety of equipment (different cover, drill, core combinations) that can be used on more challenging conditions. Contrary to what some believe, it's not about having an old Urethane Hammer, change your hand position, and you should automatically score on anything. The modern game is about equipment matchup in addition to prerequisite skill. You generally have to be a bit of a ball whore to get there.

I love you all, I really do. Yeah, right.

Edited by rvmark on 4/5/2011 at 5:42 PM

I love you all, I really do. Yeah, right.

Jeffrevs · « **Reply #25 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:57:24 AM »

Man, ...this looks just like a cat that used to rome these halls ......Clutch ....I mean, ...exactly!

The Curmudgeon wrote on 4/3/2011 4:40 PM:
Because just like a drug addict, they can't help themselves. They think that the ball is going to make them a better bowler, then they find out their game still has flaws, so they go out and buy another ball.

I love you all, I really do. Yeah, right.

Jeff
The Revless Wonder, ...AND.... King Douchebag!

Jeffrevs · « **Reply #26 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:58:53 AM »

2 and a plastic ball ....

One for fresh, ...one when they break down ..... for me, it's that simple.

BUT ..... I'm not going out an doing tourneys either ....if I were, I'd probably carry 5 or 6 + a spare....

Jeff
The Revless Wonder, ...AND.... King Douchebag!

trash heap · « **Reply #27 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:27:53 AM »

Okay! We know the real reason you "ball whores" can't stop! Its to have an excuse when you have a bad night. For those of you who have too many balls and can't possibly bring them all to the lanes...You can always say "I didn't have the right ball with me. I should brought my ______ ball with the _____ layout and _______ surface!"

Steven · « **Reply #28 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:55:51 AM »

I Don't have the time or energy to play "moldy oldies". I offered a valid reason why a larger arsenal is valid and useful, but without any acknowledgment you call it a joke. Curmmy, that's very disappointing.

As I said before, if I was satisfied averaging 190-200 once a week with no aspirations towards any level of competitive bowling, I wouldn't own more that 2-3 balls. Why bother?? But that's no reason to ignore valid arguments for doing so.

The Curmudgeon wrote on 4/5/2011 1:41 PM:
Still playing that moldy oldie. The only responses on here that have any credence are the guys who have shops and want to be able to recommend a ball based on personal experience. The rest are just jokes. Sorry. Call 'em like I see 'em.

NeumannKnight · « **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:58:13 AM »

I would consider myself somewhat of a ball whore. Its more or less just a collection. My buddy bought me a Swagga to replace my No mercy and I got the chalk so I could have the other TNBA ball. I throw them both an equal amount.

Other than that, I like to try at least one ball from each company. I am not one to run out and grab the latest and greatest. I will peruse here and ebay for some odd pieces and try it out.

Normally bring solid, pearl or hybrid, and urethane to league nights to cover all bases

I'm in the process of trying to find out where I fit in the bowling world. I do not know my tech specs of my game, but it's all a learning process.

kidlost2000 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 06, 2011, 01:21:30 PM »

That would be different then the guy with only two or three that says "I just didn't have the right ball for the shot", or "my equipment is too old, if I had something newer this would be easy"?

If you bring 3+ bowling balls to league and didn't have something then that is your fault alone.

When your bowling good it doesn't matter what ball your throw.

When your bowling bad it doesn't matter what ball you throw.

trash heap wrote on 4/6/2011 10:27 AM:
Okay! We know the real reason you "ball whores" can't stop! Its to have an excuse when you have a bad night. For those of you who have too many balls and can't possibly bring them all to the lanes...You can always say "I didn't have the right ball with me. I should brought my ______ ball with the _____ layout and _______ surface!"

Be good, or be good at it.

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leftybowler70

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