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by TheJesus
February 4th, 2021, 11:38 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

The reason I'm making those references is because of the armchair perception of PBA bowling, how bowling at that level is misconceived. Maybe I get it, the players would look like fools, that would make some people happy. Others could say: "I'm better than him". Then too, some people woul...
by TheJesus
February 3rd, 2021, 7:04 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

At the PBA level, one shot sends you home. I disagree. If that were the case, then we would see much more variation in who makes the shows. The reason they have so many games of qualifying, is just so that what you said never happens. And if you mean it in a strict way, because somebody misses the ...
by TheJesus
February 3rd, 2021, 6:55 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: How do YOU remove the factory polish on new balls?
Replies: 13
Views: 4100

Re: How do YOU remove the factory polish on new balls?

MegaMav wrote: February 1st, 2021, 4:40 pm Until the coverstock appears as dull as I want it.
Only by hand, not with a spinner.
Thanks. Are you aiming for some specific dullness or just to make it less shiny than factory ?
by TheJesus
February 2nd, 2021, 1:34 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

Let's use a hypothetical example, PBA only. Norm Duke can play any line, but it seems he is most effective if he can play off the corner, straight to the pocket. He starts competition on lanes 1 & 2. He starts with a 279 game. The next game, he is scheduled to bowl on alleys 5 & 6. The firs...
by TheJesus
February 1st, 2021, 9:17 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

Presumably, reps have done the homework. That's why they are there. To me, a reps input should be all or nothing. What would you like to see them do, or not do? The point i was making was that maybe they should talk with the players about strategy BEFORE the games and then let the players do their ...
by TheJesus
February 1st, 2021, 7:43 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

TomaHawk wrote: February 1st, 2021, 5:00 pm Are you implying, reps should not be used on all levels? The PBA tried that once. The end result, an awful product.
I think i covered that with number 2 on my list. But if you mean something else, please rephrase. :)
by TheJesus
February 1st, 2021, 2:38 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

I posted here a few hours a go, now it's gone. Anyway... Short version : 1.Billiards, Chess, Darts are all official sports. 2.We are not talking about eliminating reps, just saying that maybe its better if they do all the strategy and homework with the players before play. 3.Part of bowling, is to r...
by TheJesus
February 1st, 2021, 11:00 am
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: How do YOU remove the factory polish on new balls?
Replies: 13
Views: 4100

Re: How do YOU remove the factory polish on new balls?

MegaMav wrote: February 1st, 2021, 3:13 am I do the same thing. Hand pressure is best! More control and more direct pressure for a more accurate cut!
To both of you : do you find one pass with the grey scotch bright is fine? What duration do you use? Until you feel it is off?
by TheJesus
January 31st, 2021, 10:34 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: How do YOU remove the factory polish on new balls?
Replies: 13
Views: 4100

How do YOU remove the factory polish on new balls?

Was having a conversation with a friend about this. And the question was, "how do most people remove the gloss polish" of new balls, because they want to try them not so glossy. I hear some people call this "to crack the shine", or "break the shine" ? I'm not sure. Do y...
by TheJesus
January 31st, 2021, 9:34 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: New Youtube channel
Replies: 14
Views: 4424

Re: New Youtube channel

If stated i havnt read, but how long do these pads last, do they wear down like the other popular ones? I haven't performed thorough tests yet, but from what i used so far, i'd say it seems quite probable they last longer. Combined with the fact that they are cheaper as well, they are a good option...
by TheJesus
January 31st, 2021, 9:32 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition
Replies: 64
Views: 13998

Re: Opinion: Keep ball reps out of active competition

I agree with you as well. I prefer to know that the player accomplished more by himself, than with outside team help.
by TheJesus
January 18th, 2021, 5:30 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: New Youtube channel
Replies: 14
Views: 4424

Re: New Youtube channel

Based on the color i'd say mine is probably the 7448 (1500). thanks !
by TheJesus
January 17th, 2021, 9:30 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: dry sand vs wet sand on ball spinner
Replies: 2
Views: 1595

Re: dry sand vs wet sand on ball spinner

True wet sanding is less aggressive. I could test it out with some specific pad by hand or spinner and determine by how much with the laser scanner. But the way we use them also matters. Pressure, duration.
by TheJesus
January 17th, 2021, 9:27 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Ball surface on THS question
Replies: 3
Views: 1441

Re: Ball surface on THS question

Might also wanna try a short pin to pap ball. See if it suits you.
by TheJesus
January 17th, 2021, 9:22 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: What is BowlingChat worth to you?
Replies: 20
Views: 6892

Re: What is BowlingChat worth to you?

To me this forum was the kind of "not well known little source of knowledge". I feel bad that people have moved onto FB. Because they even "force" others to go there too. Previously i was looking around BBE, Ballreviews and PBA forums.
by TheJesus
January 17th, 2021, 9:01 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: New Youtube channel
Replies: 14
Views: 4424

Re: New Youtube channel

Which gray pad? There's 3 of them. COLOR , NUMBER, ABRALON EQUIVALENT tan, #7440, 135 dk gray, #7446, 210 brown, #6444, 270 maroon, #7447, 600 gray, #6448, 1100 lt gray, #7448, 1500 white, #7445, 2250 Unfortunately the shop i bought it from didn't have it in a bag or box with markings, but i believ...
by TheJesus
January 17th, 2021, 8:50 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: New Youtube channel
Replies: 14
Views: 4424

Re: New Youtube channel

Watched your first video, the Scotch Brite gray pad. This is my predominate, go-to material for my surface. I have always believed it to be 1500. I can buy the same material at a woodworking supply store and it's clearly rated at 1500. I use it wet, with some hand pressure, using a spinner. It does...
by TheJesus
November 2nd, 2020, 7:00 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: What is BowlingChat worth to you?
Replies: 20
Views: 6892

Re: What is BowlingChat worth to you?

To me it is a great bowling resource/forum, even though Mo doesn't post here anymore and posts in his son new FB group. It seems people are generally moving to FB groups lately.
by TheJesus
October 23rd, 2020, 8:49 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: New Youtube channel
Replies: 14
Views: 4424

Re: New Youtube channel

More stuff is up, i hope you find them interesting, feedback welcome, thanks !





by TheJesus
October 23rd, 2020, 9:49 am
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Best balls to use a shorter pin layout on
Replies: 6
Views: 4589

Re: Best balls to use a shorter pin layout on

...I have found the amount of side rotation still dictated how much back end you create ...no matter how much the ball flares...i have a physix with a 11/2 in pin and I can play up 8 or swing 4th arrow to 10 and have a hard time keeping it on the right side... Interesting. I redrilled my Messenger ...