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NElefantis

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First Time in Reno
« on: May 21, 2010, 07:26:31 PM »
Ok, So In a few weeks, I'm leaving for Reno. I've never bowled at the Stadium before, so I'm excited and nervous. I bowled in the Open last year, and found it to be tough but fair, but found a lot of backend. I'm more of a higher speed and outside line player, I'm wondering what to expect in terms of lane play, and how does it compare to last year? Thanks!
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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2010, 07:16:23 AM »
I think the shot is harder than Vegas, the premium is on making good shots with the right ball and surface is key. You dont need something like chalk as a team mate who had his VG at 360 found out.

You didn't say if your left or right handed. If you throw the ball hard outside 10 you will have to have alot of hand. If you play inside 15 you will have to have alot of hand.  The lanes will transition faster than in the past in my opinion. You have to watch the ball reaction for all 9 games. If you see the ball do something different after making 2 good shots then make a move or you will wish you had.

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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2010, 10:04:53 AM »
NEL,

From reading the posts on ballreviews and bowl.com it would appear the shot is a bit easier then last year.  Some folks were even saying alot more backend then last year.  

I have been bowling on the shot for a few weeks and it has some backend.  I think given the altitude changes from where I am at and Reno they may play a little tighter in reno but its really playable.  Especially straight up ten for lefties and probably 15 to 6 for righties.

As for the stadium great place.  Would caution the approachs are subject to being a bit tacky due to the high ceilings.  Seems the A/C Units do not get turned on often enough to regulate the humidity.  Otherwise not a big deal after 5 mins of warm up.  



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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2010, 12:44:53 PM »
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NEL,

From reading the posts on ballreviews and bowl.com it would appear the shot is a bit easier then last year.  Some folks were even saying alot more backend then last year.  

I have been bowling on the shot for a few weeks and it has some backend.  I think given the altitude changes from where I am at and Reno they may play a little tighter in reno but its really playable.  Especially straight up ten for lefties and probably 15 to 6 for righties.

As for the stadium great place.  Would caution the approachs are subject to being a bit tacky due to the high ceilings.  Seems the A/C Units do not get turned on often enough to regulate the humidity.  Otherwise not a big deal after 5 mins of warm up.  



I agree the approaches are more tacky that in the past and with me having a 2 time knee replacement it was not great, but would rather have them tacky than slick.

I also agree there is more back ends, but I think you will find if you miss left you will go Brooklyn or split depending on what shift you bowl.

Also, if you both have time when you get back, post your findings for me to read and others to learn. I am always interested in reading how people bowl on a shot I just bowled on.

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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2010, 01:11:39 PM »
Well to answer you question Shipper, I'm right handed. I'm just trying to find out where the shot is before hand so I don't waste my practice time. I just tend to score better from the outside, but am not afraid to move in. Thanks for the advice.
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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2010, 02:19:25 PM »
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Well to answer you question Shipper, I'm right handed. I'm just trying to find out where the shot is before hand so I don't waste my practice time. I just tend to score better from the outside, but am not afraid to move in. Thanks for the advice.
If you read Riggs blogs you will find the area around 7-8-9 board will be where you want to try and break them down. If you can get your team mates to try that area and stay there you will find you can score. You dont need 10 guys playing all over the lanes. And I cant stress this enough, you dont need a lot of surface to get the ball to the hole.

Stop at the Hammer booth and talk to Shawn, his is the main guy there I think and ask him about your stuff and what to do with it. He made me a believer when I had him take my Invasion down to far and it cost me in team.

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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2010, 07:12:44 PM »
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How far did he take your Invasion down in grit? What do you think you needed instead?
I took it from box with about 4 games on it to 500-2000 and it was too much. It was burning up and not giving me a good look in team. I had the Hammer booth take it to 4000 overall and it gave me a much better look as I bowled on fresh in d/s. Its a pin down controlled drilling with my pin just under my ring, the cg just right of that and the mb about 3 inches off the thumb.

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Re: First Time in Reno
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2010, 04:01:11 AM »
Typically in Reno, the Open shot has been out of bounds at 10 board and outside of that.  Now true down and in players will probably still be able to play a more comfortable line.  But swing or go parallel and you will be in the ditch.
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