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by boomer
January 13th, 2022, 4:23 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Program for drilling ovals
Replies: 86
Views: 27834

Re: Program for drilling ovals

Perhaps Python then? Should be platform independent. I was thinking of VB, but the question becomes other than Wintel platforms, and will it run on older versions of Window.. Probably. You can put it on an Apache server and then it will run anywhere. I typically do things, anymore, in C# and then c...
by boomer
January 12th, 2022, 7:06 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Program for drilling ovals
Replies: 86
Views: 27834

Re: Program for drilling ovals

Unfortunately, Java is kinda in the same boat these days. We are eliminating the JDKs from our images this year.
by boomer
January 12th, 2022, 5:59 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Program for drilling ovals
Replies: 86
Views: 27834

Re: Program for drilling ovals

then why are you required to download flashplayer_32_sa.exe - a flash player? Get it OFF FLASH - ANY flash content player is vulnerable to multiple avenues of attack. This is an OLD and very well known issue in IT. I've been in IT for nearly 30 years and anything worth it as been off Flash or Shockw...
by boomer
January 7th, 2022, 4:32 pm
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Layout advice
Replies: 103
Views: 20551

Re: Layout advice

unless your thumb is truly massive (and mine is pretty danged huge) you should be fine. I have three different thumbs of slightly different sizes (I only use one now, mostly - was from when I dropped a ton of weight during my knee replacement) and they are all fine.
by boomer
November 30th, 2021, 4:29 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Bowling Ball Resurfacing
Replies: 11
Views: 1917

Re: Bowling Ball Resurfacing

Probably been removed as a smaller ball would be a detriment. . . so sand your ball down to 8"? Go ahead, no skin off my nose! LOL

I did have one ball that lost some of its label (Storm Eraser Boost - LOVED that ball)
by boomer
September 27th, 2021, 8:40 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Video The Fascinating Physics of Bowling
Replies: 3
Views: 1294

Re: Video The Fascinating Physics of Bowling

Veritasium is an EXTREMELY good channel regarding physics, mathematics, etc. He's really thorough.

I'm watching it now.
by boomer
September 23rd, 2021, 4:01 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Polished bus sanded ball
Replies: 2
Views: 979

Re: Polished bus sanded ball

that seems exactly backward to me. If you're playing on the outside, you're in friction/low oil so I'd think you'd want polish; if you're inside, you're in the oil so you'd want sanded . . .
by boomer
September 10th, 2021, 3:49 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Ball for a straight shooter
Replies: 11
Views: 3824

Re: Ball for a straight shooter

All that said - if you're a straight shooter: A: you probably don't care about what your ball does to the oil pattern. I wouldn't. :) It's not relevant to you and actually would probably help you in competition since it DOES affect your opponents who do hook the ball. So don't worry about the oil - ...
by boomer
September 8th, 2021, 3:58 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Ball for a straight shooter
Replies: 11
Views: 3824

Re: Ball for a straight shooter

You can get a vis-a-ball or White-Dot or any plastic ball that will go dead straight.
by boomer
August 23rd, 2021, 6:51 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: A ball recommendation
Replies: 21
Views: 3729

Re: A ball recommendation

I think Tony's reply SOUNDED complex but really wasn't. Here's a quick thing, though, for Narcissus - count from your side of the lane. That way we can talk to each other, even though lefty / righty. Arrows are 5 boards apart, but we still call them first arrow, second arrow, etc. So as a righty, th...
by boomer
August 2nd, 2021, 3:25 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Ball Fit Advice
Replies: 39
Views: 5909

Re: Ball Fit Advice

Now if that concept could be applied to switch grips, that would be great! Why couldn't it? Just tape the grip and switch it from ball to ball as needed. I have three thumb-plugs for mine that I can use depending on my thumb. One of the first things I do, in fact, is to check my thumb in my "s...
by boomer
April 13th, 2021, 4:31 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: One-take drone video of Minnesota bowling alley goes viral
Replies: 2
Views: 1631

Re: One-take drone video of Minnesota bowling alley goes viral

I still think it was faked. Too much between the legs, through the machines, etc etc etc that just would not be feasible with a small drone.

but cool special effects.
by boomer
April 13th, 2021, 4:30 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: I joined the 300 club!
Replies: 7
Views: 2203

Re: I joined the 300 club!

TomaHawk wrote: April 13th, 2021, 11:53 am Congratulations! (aren't you the guy who just inquired about a new ball :) )
LOL - Yes. I did this with the IQTP. The Crux is still in the bag to keep it from being unbalanced, :D
by boomer
April 13th, 2021, 5:27 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: I joined the 300 club!
Replies: 7
Views: 2203

I joined the 300 club!

I went in to tonight thinking, let's try going straighter instead of swinging it like I've been doing. OK, line up on middle dot, which puts my right arm on 13 I think? Aim at 10, so swing just a touch out and hook at about 8. Minor adjustment (1 left with my feet) during practice but it was THERE. ...
by boomer
April 9th, 2021, 3:43 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Thumb Tape Residue
Replies: 7
Views: 2478

Re: Thumb Tape Residue

isopropyl alcohol typically works for me. Otherwise rub, rub, rub and it comes out.
by boomer
April 7th, 2021, 10:19 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Lost a ball, looking to replace. . .
Replies: 6
Views: 2050

Re: Lost a ball, looking to replace. . .

ok, so how about changing the question. Instead of straight up replacing the Crux, what would make a good complement to the IQTP and Marvel S?
by boomer
April 6th, 2021, 9:28 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Lost a ball, looking to replace. . .
Replies: 6
Views: 2050

Lost a ball, looking to replace. . .

So my Crux (original) was a casualty so my wife told me to buy a new ball . . . I have an original IQ Tour Pearl, polished, and a Marvel S, sanded to 1000 right now. Well, and a White Dot but does that count? LOL I was looking at the Hy-Road Max. I'd like something that will read mid - not early, no...
by boomer
March 31st, 2021, 4:29 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Program for drilling ovals
Replies: 86
Views: 27834

Re: Program for drilling ovals

don't do this - it installs a flash player on your computer. Flash has been discontinued for very good reason. It's one of the most insecure and hacked platforms in history. As an IT professional, I rejoiced when support for it finally ceased, when Chrome finally stopped its emulation, and I could r...
by boomer
March 11th, 2021, 5:30 pm
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: That $%^&* 10 pin
Replies: 24
Views: 10268

Re: That $%^&* 10 pin

I just haven't seen them in a while. Which is good! MegaMav - ON THE JOB!