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by b3y0nd3r
May 21st, 2019, 7:50 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Cover strength and core strength
Replies: 15
Views: 4502

Re: Cover strength and core strength

40% layout, 30% core, 20% surface and 10% cover stock material. That's my take from my experiences.
by b3y0nd3r
May 10th, 2019, 12:56 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Summer leagues
Replies: 6
Views: 1454

Re: Summer leagues

My summer league starts Monday 5/13. It's 12 weeks with 12 different patterns plus free bowling on Tuesdays.

This will be my second league I joined since the early 2000s. I am hoping to really hone my game and have a great score.
by b3y0nd3r
May 6th, 2019, 2:07 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: What I learned last week 5/6
Replies: 2
Views: 543

What I learned last week 5/6

To review; I am a right handed, no thumb one hander with a speed of 12-14 mph. My issue is speed as my rev rate(about 400) is more than sufficient. I am still thinking on getting a coach. I had two practice sessions last week working on speed, smoothing my approach, and modifying my delivery. I did ...
by b3y0nd3r
April 29th, 2019, 1:03 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: An interesting experience.
Replies: 2
Views: 924

An interesting experience.

A few months ago, I had my purple hammer drilled by my PSO. He choose a two finger/handed layout. The ball hooked so much I couldn't do a thing with it. I read up on some layouts and had him re-drill it. I had a few good games on heavy oil(practice) but the ball was once again useless with a unpredi...
by b3y0nd3r
April 25th, 2019, 5:47 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

I can see your point somewhat, but no matter what sport I watch it is to see people perform in a way that I'm not capable of. I don't really care if there's bad blood or conflict between the competitors in the least. If anything, I'll root against a person because I don't like them. That said, I am...
by b3y0nd3r
April 25th, 2019, 12:56 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

I totally disagree with that perspective. The most exciting time in any sport revolves around success , a run in baseball, goals and great plays in hockey, an ideal shot in golf, any type of score in basketball and a blocked shot on the defensive end. Bowling is no different. You're suggesting conf...
by b3y0nd3r
April 24th, 2019, 4:14 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Bowling ball conspiracy.
Replies: 7
Views: 1942

Re: Bowling ball conspiracy.

Quite a bit, without plasticizers, these balls would be just urethane covers. I just read a whole thread on this. According to that thread, that statement isn't true: Here's an interesting post on this subject from pba.com ! Enjoy! There seems to be a popular misconception that plasticizers in a ba...
by b3y0nd3r
April 24th, 2019, 3:41 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Bowling ball conspiracy.
Replies: 7
Views: 1942

Re: Bowling ball conspiracy.

Your probably talking about Ron Hickland and the case of plasticizers. You can prove that there is a liquid in a new ball by taking a strong magnifying glass and press down on the cover stock of a new ball, and you will see a oil released. As soon as you take the knife off, you will see the oil soa...
by b3y0nd3r
April 24th, 2019, 1:38 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Bowling ball conspiracy.
Replies: 7
Views: 1942

Bowling ball conspiracy.

Please forgive me if I offend anyone with this post! Please keep in mind I am NOT a PSO, just a bowler. Also, I am just going by what was heard on a youtube video by a guy who sells bowling ball cleaners and polishes(his own brand I think). In one of his videos, he claims that all new bowling balls...
by b3y0nd3r
April 23rd, 2019, 12:46 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

True - they are on the decline, but what I read was that the only things that beat the Autoclub 400 was PGA and the NCAA tournament. Anyway - comparing UFC and WWE to Nascar (honestly, don't care about any of them) and using Hulk Hogan (how long ago was he a star? Now he's, what, an advertisement g...
by b3y0nd3r
April 22nd, 2019, 4:18 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: The light came on last night!
Replies: 5
Views: 1071

Re: The light came on last night!

kajmk wrote:b3, if and when you start looking, you might create a post on the forum, e.g. "Coaching in wherever".
Take care.
Ah thanks so much! This helps a lot!
by b3y0nd3r
April 22nd, 2019, 4:13 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

So if, as you say (and I agree) that Nascar and Golf are boring, how do you explain their ratings and popularity? Nascar - can't say participation, because the number of people who can afford to race is small; the number who can afford to race (time AND money - it takes both - I can no longer affor...
by b3y0nd3r
April 22nd, 2019, 2:12 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: The light came on last night!
Replies: 5
Views: 1071

Re: The light came on last night!

b3, what weight ball are you using? Have you tried experimenting with different weight house balls? Just wondering ... I have 14,15, and 16s. I have pearls, a solid, urethane, a hybrid, and even a particle. Since I posted this, I figured out my aim needs to be more right on certain shots. I have a ...
by b3y0nd3r
April 22nd, 2019, 1:57 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

This is not the first go-around with the noise factor, the PBA tried it once before. It's just the PBA grasping for straws, as in, what can we do to make bowling more interesting. Watching bowling is boring. It is comparable to golf. Watching NASCAR vehicles go around and around is boring too. Both...
by b3y0nd3r
April 18th, 2019, 2:31 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: The light came on last night!
Replies: 5
Views: 1071

The light came on last night!

I never bowled my house on a Wed night...until last night. All I can say is wow! Let me explain. Stats(I need to add these to my sig): Right, one handed no thumb 12-14 mph revs(guess) 300 169 average Up until last night, I encounter only three oil patterns at my house: Dry mids: This condition usual...
by b3y0nd3r
April 16th, 2019, 6:02 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

I think the old alley before the renovations made it nostalgic for the PBA league, when there is really nothing on the line. But with the players Championship on the line, it doesn’t need a Happy Gilmore feel to make it exciting . I agree! However, the PBA doesn't feel that way. They are trying the...
by b3y0nd3r
April 16th, 2019, 1:55 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.
Replies: 27
Views: 5377

Re: PBA Playoffs. HATE the shouting.

At first, I felt the same way. The shouting is too much. Then I thought about it at practice. As I got up on the approach, the little kid in the lane next to me stood right in front of me and the parents didn't care. The other side had a bunch of wild people shouting for any reason you can think of....
by b3y0nd3r
April 16th, 2019, 1:33 pm
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: I've totally lost reaction on my house shot (long)
Replies: 7
Views: 1735

Re: I've totally lost reaction on my house shot (long)

I have played on this condition and it is by far the worst. Dry mids with slicker backends make it so difficult to navigate. First, if you haven't done so, sweat the oil out of your balls. Oil saturation is the biggest reason for lost ball reaction. Sometimes multiple treatments are needed. Second, ...
by b3y0nd3r
April 15th, 2019, 6:24 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: My first official tornament.
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: My first official tornament.

When did you start bowling? October 2018? If that’s when you just started buying equipment, stop. If you have those types of funds, get a coach and figure out how you want to throw the ball. Figure the hard stuff out first, your specs might change 2-3 times as you figure things out. Then when you’r...
by b3y0nd3r
April 15th, 2019, 2:13 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: My first official tornament.
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: My first official tornament.

Thanks for all the replies! Great tips which I will try to incorporate into my practice routines! I bowl about 20 games a week which is all I can afford ATM. I watch and read as much bowling material as I can absorb. I am on my 12th bowling ball(just bought one on Sunday 4/14) and this is all been s...