Colored Oil?

[six6guy]

Do the pros who are competing see the color? or is it just a camera filter thing for TV viewers?


Brad

[vdubtx]

Yes, they can see the oil.

[SpinBowler300]

Another stupid Tom Clark idea.

[RobLV1]

The idea is to let the viewers see the changes in the oil so that they (you) can understand what is going on. It's a great idea that helps the understanding of the sport. Oh, by the way, the pros don't need to see the oil... they see the ball reaction and know what's going on.

[GrumpyCatFace]

I really, really want to see this at local centers. But then they’d actually have to oil consistently.

[RobLV1]

They do oil consistently. The lanes (topography) are not consistent. Once you can get past the idea that everything is about the oil, you'll be a much better bowler.

[ALazySavage]

I really, really want to see this at local centers. But then they’d actually have to oil consistently.

Ignoring the cost aspect, the flood of complaints with stained bowling balls would be insane.

[SpinBowler300]

>> Ignoring the cost aspect, the flood of complaints with stained bowling balls would be insane.

I wish the current ball companies would tell the PBA to knock it off. It ruins the appearance of their bowling balls on TV.

[GrumpyCatFace]

Ignoring the cost aspect, the flood of complaints with stained bowling balls would be insane.

This is a valid point.

[santos314]

At my house, if I see any oil on the ball it’s a surprise!!! Lol

[Just_Steve]

I personally like it and would like to bowl on it as a learning tool since I am feeling like Rip Van Winkle at the moment, waking up, looking around and saying "Whoa, WTF Happened!? It's not 1984 anymore."

Rob, to your point - if you can see the oil and the ball doesn't behave as expected would you not go 'Hmmmm.... something else is going on here"?

Oh wait, never mind it still has to be the oil. ;):rolleyes:

[RobLV1]

Oh wait, never mind it still has to be the oil. ;):rolleyes:

As I said earlier in this thread, it's really not all about the oil anymore. When reactive resin balls go down the lane, they absorb oil and expose the topography below it. While the oil is there initially, the ball is skidding across it, minimizing the reaction to the topography. Once the area dries up, the ball begins to react to the topographical differences. This is why a pair of lines will often transition totally differently. Does this make sense to you?

[Just_Steve]

Sorry Rob, I've read the research, watched the video and find the Physics of it all fascinating - I get it and agree with you. It was a weak attempt at humor and probably won't happen again until I can't help myself......