Sep 242010
Question from Dave:
Q – I really enjoy watching Talk Bowling. My questions are some league bowlers bring in several balls 6,8 or more, is this really the way to go? I just bring in my 1 strike ball and move until it works (which is usually the tenth frame of the third game).
A – My suggestion is to have a minimum of two balls with you. One being your strike ball or ball that you tend to use most often in league. The second in my opinion should be a plastic spare ball to shoot at your spare with. If you do not use a spare ball I still feel you should have at least one other option.
When bowling in a regular league you can usually get your equipment down to two or three balls since the lane conditions generally tend to stay the same from week to week.
If you are bowling in a “sport” league or PBA experience league I can see bringing more balls in to have more options as the lane changes and certain changes are needed in equipment. To bring 6 or 8 balls into league is a little much and I find that most of the time those people tend to confuse themselves with balls changes throughout the night.
The other time to bring that many bowling balls with you is to a tournament. Sometimes you don’t know what pattern is being used. Also, you usually bowl many games on multiple lanes. It’s usually better to get the equipment to match the lane conditions, than to try to change your approach.
Question from ChristianL0530:
Q – What is the Total Invasion? Never heard of it, I was just o the web site and found nothing about a Total Invasion?
A – The Total Invasion does appear to be an overseas release of the Invasion. I was not able to find any specifics about the ball except a picture. Usually these balls are tweaked just a little and released in a different color for international distribution.
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Answer to last weeks question:
Q – What is the oldest certified bowling alley in the United States?
A – The Holler House in Milwaukee, WI was opened in 1908.
Congratulations to @DaneWoj and KingPin2897
KingPin added: It first opened on September 13, 1908. The Holler House also still has 2 lanes that need pinboys. They even have five, 15# wooden bowling balls.
This weeks question:
Q – Who has the most USBC sanctioned 800 series?
Q – I really enjoy watching Talk Bowling. My questions are some league bowlers bring in several balls 6,8 or more, is this really the way to go? I just bring in my 1 strike ball and move until it works (which is usually the tenth frame of the third game).
A – My suggestion is to have a minimum of two balls with you. One being your strike ball or ball that you tend to use most often in league. The second in my opinion should be a plastic spare ball to shoot at your spare with. If you do not use a spare ball I still feel you should have at least one other option.
When bowling in a regular league you can usually get your equipment down to two or three balls since the lane conditions generally tend to stay the same from week to week.
If you are bowling in a “sport” league or PBA experience league I can see bringing more balls in to have more options as the lane changes and certain changes are needed in equipment. To bring 6 or 8 balls into league is a little much and I find that most of the time those people tend to confuse themselves with balls changes throughout the night.
The other time to bring that many bowling balls with you is to a tournament. Sometimes you don’t know what pattern is being used. Also, you usually bowl many games on multiple lanes. It’s usually better to get the equipment to match the lane conditions, than to try to change your approach.
Question from ChristianL0530:
Q – What is the Total Invasion? Never heard of it, I was just o the web site and found nothing about a Total Invasion?
A – The Total Invasion does appear to be an overseas release of the Invasion. I was not able to find any specifics about the ball except a picture. Usually these balls are tweaked just a little and released in a different color for international distribution.
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Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/65
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Answer to last weeks question:
Q – What is the oldest certified bowling alley in the United States?
A – The Holler House in Milwaukee, WI was opened in 1908.
Congratulations to @DaneWoj and KingPin2897
KingPin added: It first opened on September 13, 1908. The Holler House also still has 2 lanes that need pinboys. They even have five, 15# wooden bowling balls.
This weeks question:
Q – Who has the most USBC sanctioned 800 series?
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The answer for this weeks question is John Chacko Jr. in Wisconsin has a record 100 800-series. This guy has to bowl a whole heck of a lot to post those type of scores.
so is there a definate rule or regulation that deals with lane conditions for league bowlers? I have seen where the lanes are oiled prior to bowling, but I have also experienced where they were only oiled once a day.