Does anyone else have a problem believing in a level playing field when
3 right-handers can't shoot above 203, and the sole left-hander can't shoot below
235?  I'm not here to stoke the usual flames about lefties always having an easier
lane condition, because that simply isn't true.  Some would argue that the pattern
just breaks down that way, but this is hard to believe when the number of games
bowled on the pair is only 6!  If a pattern can't hold up equitably for lefties and righties over a measly 6 games, it simply shouldn't be used.  Watching this particular telecast, I am reminded again of what a lousy job the PBA is doing marketing the sport--let's not forget the lack of live coverage, and how about the recent posting that only Dexter shoes will be allowed on Tour?  I haven't checked, but they're probably owned by Storm. Is this kind of totalitarian clubbiness really necessary?
It really looks bad.

 

If you want equality why not have a fresh shot for each match?

Plus knowing Dom...I am sure he would love the ball back in the 6th......that was the match right there...

I mean oil before EACH match ..... both players could have 1 or 2 practise shots on each lane then start the match.

Don't want to speak for Dom....but I am sure that if he strikes in the 6th it is a totally different match and result...

Overall very uninformed

Does anyone else have a problem believing in a level playing field when
3 right-handers can't shoot above 203, and the sole left-hander can't shoot below
235?  I'm not here to stoke the usual flames about lefties always having an easier
lane condition, because that simply isn't true.  Some would argue that the pattern
just breaks down that way, but this is hard to believe when the number of games
bowled on the pair is only 6!  If a pattern can't hold up equitably for lefties and righties over a measly 6 games, it simply shouldn't be used.  Watching this particular telecast, I am reminded again of what a lousy job the PBA is doing marketing the sport--let's not forget the lack of live coverage, and how about the recent posting that only Dexter shoes will be allowed on Tour?  I haven't checked, but they're probably owned by Storm. Is this kind of totalitarian clubbiness really necessary?
It really looks bad.

 

Never understood why they allow them to break it down in the first place. Its almost like allowing golfers to dig a channel so the ball can roll into the whole.

Anyways the lefty had the advantage but as the week before that proved you still gotta make good shots. He did that this week, he didn't the week before and lost in the title match.

What about the tournament shifts?  Some post higher scores on the fresh and some do on the broken down, so why does the pattern have to be fresh for 3-4 games?

There is no way they blow apart the integrity of the pattern in practice.  They may shape it some, but the pattern is still there.  They aren't turning the Chameleon into a house shot with a few minutes of practice.

I say let them do as they will. It's becoming part of the sport.  If there were three lefties, the show would have gone the same way, with Randy talking about how the righty can do whatever he wants.  If that were the case, I don't think this would be such a polarizing topic.