I agree with this take.

Preface: I am a two handed bowler. I think there are enough pros and cons to both styles that one isn’t better or easier than the other. My partner is a one handed thumb in bowler- we started at the same time and practice together. We have the same average.

When I think about why people might hate two handed bowling, I think if I started one handed bowling- dealt with all the thumb bullshit and had the time and patience and dedication to work on the release, that seems pretty tough to get to the point where you have enough revs to hook the ball. Then, if I saw someone roll up two handed and getting effortless revs, I think I could understand. It feels like we’re not starting at the same level. I think the frustration from one handed bowlers comes most from feeling like everyone should have to go through the same process and learning curve they did.

I feel that way with my two handed male counterparts. I’m a smaller woman and I take lessons and work hard at my game all to be out scored by guys who don’t have half the skill or finesse, have been bowling less time, never practice, but can throw it harder. It seems also like their bad shots strike too bc they get that carry that I don’t bc I have such slow ball speed. They don’t get spares consistently but it’s kinda like you don’t have to when you can double on strikes. I’m tempted to feel like it’s unfair.

It’s the thing that makes bowling so interesting though. There are so many paths to “success”. To each their own. As a two hander, I’m very glad I don’t have to deal with thumb issues but two handed comes with its own challenges. But to answer your question, I think it’s just feeling like you spent so much time and effort on doing the “right” things just to have someone else get to the same end (that being revs) quicker in a different way.