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by ihasaball
September 5th, 2018, 2:08 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Multipoint targeting
Replies: 4
Views: 994

Re: Multipoint targeting

I'm not quite a senior, but I'm getting there. My athletic issues are mostly due to multiple back/neck surgeries and consequent weight gain and loss of flexibility. In addition to the issues of executing a run up and slide, I can't hold the ball in the same starting position or follow through comple...
by ihasaball
September 4th, 2018, 2:43 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Multipoint targeting
Replies: 4
Views: 994

Multipoint targeting

I'm an older amateur with athletic issues and a 90 something average. I'm using a plastic ball to reduce variation due to lane conditions, but I still get plenty of hook on a house pattern. I've watched some videos and tried to implement some things, but I've mostly struggled to hit my target. In th...
by ihasaball
August 27th, 2018, 2:39 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Finger pain
Replies: 5
Views: 1301

Re: Finger pain

Check your grip with an IBPSIA certified pro shop, could be caused by too much emphasis on the fingers, if spans are correct then some changes in pitches might do the trick. If you insert your thumb fully and lay your fingers over the holes without stretching or inserting them (relaxed) the lower e...
by ihasaball
August 14th, 2018, 3:13 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Finger pain
Replies: 5
Views: 1301

Finger pain

Lately, maybe since I got my new ball, I've had severe aches in my middle and ring fingers after bowling that take about a week to go away. My fingers do t ache while bowling or immediately after. It takes about a day. I noticed a suction popping sound last time as my fingers came out of the holes, ...
by ihasaball
August 4th, 2018, 12:06 am
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Ball Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Ball Weight

I tried a 10 pound plastic lane ball tonight and my speed was 15.5 to 16.5 mph. I expected more. I'm aiming for 18 mph. My 8 pound ball goes 19 mph when I roll it. Maybe I should try a 9 pound ball? I did get one of my highest scoring games ever, but it was only a 157. I've also had new ball syndrom...
by ihasaball
July 30th, 2018, 10:07 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Ball Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Ball Weight

If you're an physically healthy individual with no limitations due to injury, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to hold use a 12 lbs ball for 3 games. The ball should basically hold on to you. It sounds like a bad grip, leading to excess grip pressure, leading to fatigue. Are you throwing a f...
by ihasaball
July 30th, 2018, 12:36 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Ball Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Ball Weight

I guess I misunderstood what he was offering. He basically gave me one free lesson where he made me more aware of my follow through and being more consistent with it. He was clearly too busy in the shop to be giving lessons.
by ihasaball
July 29th, 2018, 11:20 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Ball Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Ball Weight

I'm coming back from more than a year off due to multiple back and neck surgeries. I've never been an avid or skilled bowler, and I'd guesstimate my average at around 90. I typically prefer disc golf, and I have an amateur national champinionship title under my belt in that arena. But July and Augus...
by ihasaball
December 22nd, 2015, 8:49 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Layout Issue?
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: Layout Issue?

Thanks. I took your advice and visited the pro shop where I bought my ball. It's at AMF bowling in Garland, Texas. There is a pro there named Willie Wells who apparently just moved to the area. I looked online after I met him and saw that he is competing as a Senior and has some recent wins, plus a ...
by ihasaball
December 21st, 2015, 8:16 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Layout Issue?
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Layout Issue?

I'm a middle aged woman who recently started bowling regularly, and I have a natural hook, but I'm getting either too much or too early fade with my reactive resin ball. The few times that I've been able to hit the pocket, I've had to stand all the way left and flirt precariously close to the right ...