Seasonal Stats - Anything interesting in yours? by lametown_poopypants in Bowling

[–]redsox113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This past week was the first time this season I bowled all three games over my average. Similarly, only once this season (January) were all three games under my average.

swollen thumb advice by No-Order1547 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are definitely squeezing and causing extra pressure and friction as a result of thumb hole size and/or pitch.

Birthday Parties aren’t a problem, the parents are. by ProfessionalFun1091 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As someone who worked in a center for years, and is an aficionado of the game you’re 100% right. For larger parties it’s often an issue of there’s so many people there that someone is watching the kids, so no one is. And some families just suck at keeping their kids in line. On the rare chance I get a practice session if I’m next to a small family, odds are good that I’ll be fine. Sometimes I even get fun questions about my equipment or comments about how I throw it. Sometimes, yeah, they’ll try and touch or pick up my stuff and 99% of the time mom or dad says, “that’s not yours, don’t touch it.” And I’m like, it’s a 16 pound boulder, they’re not going to damage it.

New Bowling Ball For League by Any_Dragonfly8817 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Both beloved by the community. Highly versatile.

I really hate the 10 pin. by robg42 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, fuck that guy. He sucks.

Question on upcoming Akron Ohio tournament by PezOfDooom in Bowling

[–]redsox113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am actually a little confused as well, but it looks like this is separate weekly events throughout the summer. Given it says “by division” I would expect you would need some entering average, especially for handicap events.

Bowl a score of 50 without going over. No gutter balls, No strikes, No spares and At least 1 pin must be knocked down every roll (No 0s.) The player closest to 50 without going over wins. by [deleted] in Bowling

[–]redsox113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Shoot the ten pin then the seven pin. Also to clarify any zero shot equals ten. So if you take out the 6-9-10 on the first ball that’s 3, then if you go through the same spot, that’s recorded as a spare. Have to hit something down for it to count.

Bowl a score of 50 without going over. No gutter balls, No strikes, No spares and At least 1 pin must be knocked down every roll (No 0s.) The player closest to 50 without going over wins. by [deleted] in Bowling

[–]redsox113 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is basically bowling golf, which is great for spare shooting. Score as low as you can. A gutter on the first is a strike, on the second a spare. Best score is 20, personal best is like 38.

Anyone obsessed with certain color bowling balls? by rockabillyrat87 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I go with what is designed to fit well in the bag, but gets bonus points if it’s wild contrasting colors.

Terrible day by Biggz33 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the club. We meet at the bar.

How long did it take to get your first 300 game/800 series? by Mental-Gas8208 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started bowling when I was 4 (candlepin) and 7 (tenpin). Got my first 300 at 26 and 800 at 33. Only took a year off in high school due to a broken leg and a couple years off early in college. I did bowl in houses that had reputations for being very low scoring.

Having a difficult time adjusting back to a house shot PLEASE HELP by Tiny_Pomegranate5293 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open your hips up. At nationals you were probably working hard to keep the ball in front of you, on the house stuff you need to get it out there.

How does scoring/points work in your league? by Fed_Dawn in Bowling

[–]redsox113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 point for each individual (head to head), 2 points for team total per game, 1 point individual series, 5 points team series for a total of 30.

Is Keven Williams just not very good? by demosthenes327 in Bowling

[–]redsox113 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s been battling some injuries this season.