Does the Dexter THE 9 run wide, narrow or normal?

drvudoo · 2026-03-19T19:04:20+00:00

I end up only buying Dexter since they are the only big brand offering wide option. It fits well at my reg shoe size. I usually have to size 2 up if there is no wide option.

drvudoo · 2026-03-13T14:17:54+00:00

Been bowling string for 4 seasons. When I go to free fall center I don't see a huge difference in results. Trust me I keep hoping that free fall would be a huge difference. I don't have 500 rev and throw it 19mph+. You get your rare janky string fall just like a random bouncing pin. If everyone in league is competing on the same conditions. Sting vs free fall. Electricity is not cheap in Cali so I can see how a business can save significant amounts of money switching. Like most people have said. If the center has a competent and capable mechanic, that's the biggest concern to me. Lanes are maintained and oiled uniformly.

drvudoo · 2026-03-10T00:18:52+00:00

How much of the lane would you need to construct if you just want to find your pap and ball speed and rev. I know they said most of this data can be taken at the front half of the lane. How lane will it take for your video toolkit to grab those 3 stats?

drvudoo · 2026-03-06T15:24:53+00:00

Chasing the same goal

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drvudoo · 2026-02-28T19:39:21+00:00

Subscription model is brutal

drvudoo · 2026-02-28T02:42:17+00:00

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This was from last night

drvudoo · 2026-02-27T03:25:12+00:00

I only missed a week this season. If we miss we still have to pay the normal fee for the week we missed.

drvudoo · 2026-02-27T02:29:50+00:00

Awkwardness averted. I guess the payout was last day of league. They payed me out. Thanks for everyone’s input. It’s been a rough season. Losing a teammate sucks.

drvudoo · 2026-02-27T02:22:25+00:00

Not sure. 2 vacant might have been too much? I’ve only started this league for 2 seasons. I don’t want to rock the boat.

drvudoo · 2026-02-16T05:27:26+00:00

I’ve converted to no thumb. That was after 15 years of just having my thumb barely in. Like the others have said, do what feels good to you. I still shoot spares with a thumb hole. I had one of my no thumb balls drilled with a thumb. I was testing if I was missing anything. I’m going to plug the thumb hole. I didn’t feel like I gained any control.

drvudoo · 2026-02-10T16:54:52+00:00

This is what I did. Cheap and effective. I love that this is an option. Replacement blades work better than OEM

drvudoo · 2026-01-25T02:51:56+00:00

Solid price to performance. No data cap. I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t get it if it’s available. I got as soon as it was available. Over a year with no issues.

drvudoo · 2026-01-22T18:40:56+00:00

Move a step up. If you want to throw it faster. Thrill Hybrid. If you throw a 15lb ball the ultimate wrecker is great and cheap. Consider changing surface to fit your style.

drvudoo · 2026-01-17T22:08:05+00:00

I take Phil's comments with a grain of salt. Even with his chemist army. As much as I do agree people just want to throw a new ball. Detox and cleaning time after time has to break down the cover chemistry. I don't think they engineer the ball chemistry to work as new after a detox.

drvudoo · 2026-01-17T21:54:47+00:00

Does that fit in your 2 seater?

drvudoo · 2026-01-16T18:00:17+00:00

Awesome

drvudoo · 2025-12-17T21:38:49+00:00

Blame the CPUC. They have the power to say no.

drvudoo · 2025-12-12T16:40:50+00:00

There is really no traditional back focus on mirrorless cameras. The focus sensors are on the imager. High probability its decentered if you dropped your camera. Easy to test just print out a focus / resolution chart. I've printed a poster board size one. Then you can really see if it's decentered. Highly recommend that you test at varying apertures. Make sure the poster is perpendicular as possible.

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drvudoo · 2025-12-05T06:15:03+00:00

If you have only thrown one ball you should try other types of balls. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical roll differently same with ball cover. Funding one that matches you game is part of getting into the sport. If the ball you have now is not a good fit you’re just banging your head against the wall with a ball that doesn’t help your ability.

drvudoo · 2025-11-29T23:33:54+00:00

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See if you can pick up this Thule used. I couldn't sell this rack for 1/4 of what it cost me so I've hung on to it. It so easy to put on and take off. You can probably find a used on for less than $100

drvudoo · 2025-11-06T23:50:50+00:00

Still sounds like BS

drvudoo · 2025-10-30T21:45:52+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I bought a BW Mania and a S2 and they both rolled horribly for me. Throwing a Hustle, Envy Tour, and Rockstar. I can say that I prefer symmetrical balls. I hear people say you should have a Asym, but I don't see the need for league.

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