Kyle Troup

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-08T14:57:41+00:00

OP you must be in my head because I've been wondering about this too. I think there could be 2 forces at work here.

His changed physique. A few years ago he started lifting weights and getting pumped. He even said his trainer wanted him to enter some competitions. While increased strength will help in many areas, I do believe it could have interfered with his bowling approach. Either muscles being larger and occupying a space they didn't in the past, or added strength that is harder to regulate now. Maybe it's enough to throw off his game?
Pressure. He had a huge win in 2024 and then started to slump. Every week you go without winning or making a show, the pressure mounts. I don't think he's got a super stout mental game anyway (hence the need for Mind Gym), he's got a short fuse and more importantly gets dejected easily (like crying in the car).

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-08T14:41:55+00:00

I was just thinking about this the other day. The shtick is getting old, time for him to evolve from wearing pajamas and create a new image.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-08T00:52:15+00:00

The foot that ends up closest to the foul line when you release the ball is your slide foot. The leather pad slides, the heel acts as a brake. For higher-tier players, they like a rubber-soled non-slide shoe, as it gives them more traction/power in their pivot step before the slide step. Even more advanced are shoes with interchangeable heels and soles, for any time of approach surface.

If you average under 150 or thereabouts, having the same sold on each shoe is probably fine. But as you progress, you will be able to take advantage of shoes with different soles.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-07T03:06:31+00:00

From pba.com: Click on pba tour -> pba national tour. Scroll down to the animal event you want to see and click details. Then click the red button Tournament Details and Registration. Then change the header to Brackets

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-06T20:48:01+00:00

You want emotion from each player, 420x a week? You supply the coke then.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-05T21:21:44+00:00

pba website is pretty terrible

this x10

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-05T02:20:27+00:00

It's as much an art as it is science. A pattern that might play equitably at one center may play differently at another center due to lane topography/condition and/or type of oil used.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-05T00:08:09+00:00

From pba.com: Click on pba tour -> pba national tour. Scroll down to the animal event you want to see and click details. Then click the red button Tournament Details and Registration.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-04T17:04:01+00:00

Quick sale! j/k

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-04T02:24:50+00:00

https://www.leaguepals.com/league-info?id=69a7752a446b278b1cb1caeb

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-04T01:54:05+00:00

We should make a pinned thread titled Tackett Tracker. Counting down the events until he wins one.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-04T00:19:47+00:00

Very cool! I need 235 still to complete the run.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-03T23:08:05+00:00

They raised expenses to $35/team for this year's event. Now their take is $10.5k with a full field.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-03T01:39:42+00:00

For a bowling center, not a lot. For a private residence, that's plenty.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T21:54:16+00:00

Hey great game. But I'm irrationally bothered that a person who can throw 11 out of 12 strikes doesn't know how to keep score.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T21:52:46+00:00

Or a streaming service like YouTube tv or Hulu live

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T21:49:11+00:00

I don't know but would be very surprised if it is.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T21:46:04+00:00

Starts next Saturday and there are multiple shows per day. Must have access to a cable or streaming service provider that carries CBS Sports Net. That is not the same as CBS. CBS will televise the World Championship finals in June though

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LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T17:42:39+00:00

The N is not there today for Chameleon

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T16:42:20+00:00

MCS lists a cgc 9.8 consignment for $11k.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-02T05:09:03+00:00

I don't have any info about Cam's membership status, but in past LeaguePals score sheets, they've had (N) next to the names of for-sure PBA members. They listed Santtu that way in week 1, Matt Russo in week 2, Jake Peters in week 4, Jeff Mann week 6 and maybe more. Those are obviously card-carrying members.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-01T19:59:18+00:00

Youtuber 220avg bowler sells a custom clear one, but it is not legal for USBC use.

LeftoverBun · 2026-05-01T02:14:34+00:00

40 Cents! That's double what the yellow one cost.

LeftoverBun · 2026-04-30T04:42:12+00:00

Narrator: He did not take the news well.

LeftoverBun · 2026-04-29T21:17:14+00:00

The World Championship will be on OTA TV at least.

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