To echo that statement, it's generally the BOWLERS who do the most complaining about how USBC let technology "ruin the sport." Now, they're limiting tech in one capacity to keep people from getting an advantage, and people are complaining about that. We can't have it both ways. Either we want to embrace technology or we don't. Now, to be clear, I liked the live streaming and pattern announcements. To me, having the pattern out doesn't give anyone a true advantage unless they get to practice on the championship lanes. Aside from that, with all the variables that impact how patterns play from one center to the next, all anyone ever had was a general idea as to how the patterns would play, and, to be honest, they always play somewhat similarly. You want to break down the outside, try to create some hold inside, and make quality shots. That's what it takes to do well there, not practicing on the pattern or having a magic ball. Still, this was USBC trying to respond to bowler complaints, and all they get is more in return.
