Post by: trash heap on February 17, 2009, 12:41:58 AM
I will say maybe 2 bowlers will be over 220.
And I think there is going to be a few (4 -5) in 190s.
Post by: mrbowlingnut on February 17, 2009, 08:58:43 AM
I say it favors Robert Smith with his rev rate and power, he gets no credit for his accuracy but I have watched him close up 4 times now and trust me he is pretty accurate.
Here is my show prediction.
Robert Smith
Parker Bohn lots of plastic experience
Norm Duke
Chris Barnes
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 17, 2009, 09:01:05 AM
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Post by: SLunsford on February 17, 2009, 09:09:24 AM
Post by: mrbowlingnut on February 17, 2009, 09:11:41 AM
quote:
Duke isn't bowling this week.
Post by: SLunsford on February 17, 2009, 09:12:57 AM
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Post by: SLunsford on February 17, 2009, 10:33:30 AM
This is for Thursday's qualifying - not including TQR:
Average for field: 208
Leading Qualifier Average: 228
Lowest Qualifier Average: 183
I think the scores can possibly get pretty ugly as the sets go on...we will see.
Post by: DRAFTIN300 on February 17, 2009, 11:45:48 AM
WRW Jr.
Barnes
Duke
Haugen Jr.
Honorable mentions
Jaros
R. Smith
Post by: jbuzz31 on February 17, 2009, 12:00:19 PM
quote:
212 is the cut line
WRW Jr.
Barnes
Duke
Haugen Jr.
Honorable mentions
Jaros
R. Smith
Duke isnt bowling this week!
read about 4 posts up from yours.
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Post by: BrianCRX90 on February 17, 2009, 03:59:02 PM
Post by: greenefam on February 17, 2009, 05:04:08 PM
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i am curious if they are allowed to alter surface of the plastic that they will be throwing, or if they all have to use the same surface?
I had the same question. The answer is yes, so expect everyone to have a full range of abralon pads in their bags.
quote:
Players will be granted the same rules for drilling options and surface manipulation of the bowling balls as they are typical weeks, meaning that while the balls will be identical in composition and color, there will be the opportunity for diversity of ball reaction.
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on February 17, 2009, 05:06:38 PM
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Post by: J_w73 on February 17, 2009, 05:54:46 PM
Duke, WRW, and Robert Smith if he can resist swinging it should all be in the finals. Duke and WRW cause they are already used to playing straight up.. and Smith can overpower the lanes with his revs... Barnes may have a chance too... as long as he doesn't have to use the spare ball for his 10 pins..
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Post by: NJStroker on February 17, 2009, 06:01:21 PM
quote:again for the 3rd time i think DUKE IS NOT BOWLING.
I don't know how easy or hard they are going to make the shot but I think there will be some higher averages than what is being said.
Duke, WRW, and Robert Smith if he can resist swinging it should all be in the finals. Duke and WRW cause they are already used to playing straight up.. and Smith can overpower the lanes with his revs... Barnes may have a chance too... as long as he doesn't have to use the spare ball for his 10 pins..
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Post by: BrianCRX90 on February 17, 2009, 06:23:11 PM
Post by: BrunsMike on February 17, 2009, 06:40:23 PM
As for the style of bowlers who make the tv finals wont be the rev dominant but more like Parker Bohn, WRW, Duke (yes i know hes not bowling), anyone whos got the experience playing off the corners. Cant wait to see some of the scores and results later this week.
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Post by: Juggernaut on February 17, 2009, 06:56:57 PM
You take a modified CHEETAH pattern ( read "modified" as lower volume ), soft plastic covers that "bleed" like some of the old yellow dots did, and strong cores that cause the balls to flare up, and it wouldn't surprise me to see scores as high or higher than a regular tournament.
The P.B.A. isn't going to let their guys look like chumps on national tv, and is probably going to use this tournament as propaganda, trying to tell everyone the pros are so good they can even make a plastic ball strike hard.
You give me drier lanes and a soft plastic "bleeder" cover with a flaring core and I'll make it look good too, especially if the people watching don't know whats going on and think the pros are using "houseballs".
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Post by: BrooklynSlop on February 18, 2009, 08:31:10 AM
Robert Smith
Tommy Jones
Kenny Simard
Sean Rash
Pure power in my opinion. These guys will carry the 10 out and that will be the difference. Don't count out folks like Mike Fagan, Chris Barnes, and John Nolen who also have their fair share of available revs.
For those of you who are looking for a stroker to make the show, don't forget that Brian Voss will be in the field.
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