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by Starion
January 11th, 2020, 9:23 am
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: High diff. core/low flare layout vs. med diff/regular layout
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: High diff. core/low flare layout vs. med diff/regular layout

This thread is great & deserving of a bump. Thanks to all for contributing. I've re-read several times and making notes as I learn & ponder my two main centers' different conditions & equipment choice / drilling. Love the science & logic behind this. Cheers!
by Starion
January 11th, 2020, 9:01 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Bowling games price increase
Replies: 12
Views: 3156

Re: Bowling games price increase

I'm grateful that a few lanes around here still have evening specials 2-3 hours for $5-10. Otherwise $3.75-$5+ per game. The newer Headpinz centers have very high hourly rates that I don't bother with, but are fine if there's big parties of 4-6 per lane and happy with maybe 1 game pp. It really does...
by Starion
December 12th, 2019, 7:23 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Ball Speed vs Rev Rate Chart
Replies: 3
Views: 5199

Ball Speed vs Rev Rate Chart

Found & saved this for good measure. Agree? Best to be matched #3?? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/62/7b/20/627b20930989c832a9512738479f7530.jpg Q: How much difference is there (roughly) from the speed at release to that which most houses pick up & show on screen? I know they won't be same o...
by Starion
December 12th, 2019, 7:12 am
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns
Replies: 8
Views: 3583

Re: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns

Great to hear he's in Tampa. I'm just S in Fort Myers. Would love to talk with him some time, maybe have him fit my ball for drilling...after I've learned a ton more from you fine people that is. ;)
by Starion
December 12th, 2019, 2:03 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: No Thumb - One handed??
Replies: 11
Views: 4498

Re: No Thumb - One handed??

Interesting point & much appreciated, as I'm trying to learn this all. --why this site is so great-- From what I saw & read repeatedly, the Baller is pretty versatile for a stronger reaction ball. That said, I hope it's not too tight in it's snap range so to say. How close to what you just r...
by Starion
December 12th, 2019, 1:55 am
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns
Replies: 8
Views: 3583

Re: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns

Great share Stacy. Thanks for showing me a current pro who does this. Any idea what his ball speed is? - seems plenty fast. Ball weight?

Really helps to see this & compare. I plan to take some video tomorrow.
by Starion
December 11th, 2019, 9:22 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: THIS would be hilarious!
Replies: 2
Views: 1295

Re: THIS would be hilarious!

^ What a great share! That grinning smile!! I'll have what he's having.
by Starion
December 11th, 2019, 8:38 am
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns
Replies: 8
Views: 3583

Re: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns

^ Exactly. I'll prob. experiment with thumb drills on my old garbage Gyro poly now that I have a couple good balls. Think I'll refine some other big & small parts of my game first. Despite my initial concerns, it's not the end of the world if I end up switching & get a few balls redrilled.
by Starion
December 11th, 2019, 8:33 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: No Thumb - One handed??
Replies: 11
Views: 4498

Re: No Thumb - One handed??

Thanks for following up. Great post & video share SLMRCS. You sure have a lot in your arsenal! I'm only on my first REAL ball fit for me & just got polish w/ Abrelon pads coming to experiment with too. I've also definitely noticed a limitation on my back swing and unstable release at times b...
by Starion
November 15th, 2019, 6:35 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores
Replies: 10
Views: 2394

Re: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores

Keep in mind that many folks do not know what they look like during bowling, ergo the importance of video or a reliable witness ... Agreed. I've been watching in full mirror while practicing approach at home & taking notes. Making small changes 1 at time then going to late night lane time to tr...
by Starion
November 15th, 2019, 6:07 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores
Replies: 10
Views: 2394

Re: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores

Thanks again all. http://forum.bowlingchat.net/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=14500&p=113532#p113532 ^ A few of you seem to have responded to my other thread more dedicated to my endeavors vs this one on speed/equip of male to female . IF that topic is wrapped up???... I'm happy to keep my game's tang...
by Starion
November 14th, 2019, 10:19 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores
Replies: 10
Views: 2394

Re: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores

Thanks all. Interesting info & vids. Seems to confirm my feelings on it, as did this vid: [youtube]https://youtu.be/_gPEOcPUak4?list=PLQtXByJ-zzVhbzth-MLGMCe6DoN2-a6Po[/youtube] Seems a pretty marginal difference in pin impact all things considered. My ball speed and revs seem more important tha...
by Starion
November 11th, 2019, 5:32 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores
Replies: 10
Views: 2394

Male & Female Technique, Equipment, & Scores

As a male bowler I'm just getting into my own equipment for the first time and using a 14# to ensure I develop good technique and steady control, yet I rarely ever see or hear what the pros use...presumably 16#, with some going 15#? I've never even bowled league yet. What about the ladies? I don't g...
by Starion
November 10th, 2019, 4:19 am
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns
Replies: 8
Views: 3583

Radical's Article on No-Thumb Drilling Patterns

Pretty insightful article. I'm new to this and learning as I've always been no-thumb one-handed. Now have a Resurgence drilling for me (in Full Roller layout of all things!?), but seeking possible use of a thumb. Comments on this article would be helpful as I work with a coach to determine my specs ...
by Starion
November 9th, 2019, 8:49 am
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thumb
Replies: 11
Views: 5619

Re: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thum

Starion, be sure to check out the forum wiki if you have not already done so. Check all the sections, walk the isles so to speak. Since you have recently added the thumb as a variable, check this article on the wiki http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Reducing_Grip_Pressure" oncli...
by Starion
November 9th, 2019, 7:57 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: BowlingChat Upgrade to PHP 7.2 / phpBB 3.2 - *COMPLETED*
Replies: 27
Views: 19744

Re: Change is coming... BowlingChat Upgrade to PHP7.2/phpBB

Good call with the upgrade. Very much needed. This is def. one of the older of the forums I'm active in. I don't envy your challenge in trimming the fat and reintegrating to the new setup, but appreciate it! Lots of great content here for bowlers wanting to learn & up their experience like me. :...
by Starion
September 18th, 2019, 6:54 am
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thumb
Replies: 11
Views: 5619

Re: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thum

Nice! I love me some nicely brewed beer! Stouts, Porters, Brown Ales esp. IPAs are cool, but overplayed IMO. UPDATE on first session with new ball: **NOTE** This was the FIRST TIME EVER that I've had a ball with finger holes that actually FIT my skinny digits. ALL previous experience was with bigger...
by Starion
September 17th, 2019, 12:49 am
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thumb
Replies: 11
Views: 5619

Re: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thum

“How do you want to see the ball move”? It is very hard to replicate the movement created by adding thumb. If you’re wanting to hook the whole lane, I’d suggest a partial thumb in so it gives you some control back. TBH I'd like it to move similar to where I'm at, but with a more steady and consiste...
by Starion
September 16th, 2019, 9:03 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: No Thumb - One handed??
Replies: 11
Views: 4498

Re: No Thumb - One handed??

^ Great stuff Boomer. Thanks.

For any others seeing this: Topic moved to ----> viewtopic.php?f=20&t=14500

At least for my feedback.

Happy to keep a general discussion on 1 hand thumbless going here. Others' experiences, thoughts, etc.
by Starion
September 16th, 2019, 5:21 pm
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thumb
Replies: 11
Views: 5619

Re: ISO Info on switch from two fingered Full Roller to thum

Thanks Boomer!! Awesome response! :) Why this antiquated phpBB doesn't allow a second + vote of reputation "so soon after previous" (ummm 20+ mins??) is beyond me! :? (apparently "CTRL + U" doesn't = underline text but - loads code :? ) But I digress... Great input on the differe...